The WNBA just dropped its official 2026 All-Defensive Teams, and the biggest names in the league are getting their shine. Atlanta Dream forward and reigning Defensive Player of the Year Angel Reese, alongside Las Vegas Aces center and five-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson, have officially locked in their spots on the All-Defensive First Team. When you’ve got players like that, it’s pretty clear why they’re at the top.
First Team Dominance: Reese and Wilson Lock In
It really wasn’t much of a shocker to see Reese and Wilson leading the charge for the First Team. Reese, who already snagged the DPOY title, has proven she’s a force to be reckoned with on that end of the court. And A’ja Wilson? Come on, she’s a five-time WNBA MVP. Five times! Her defensive impact goes hand in hand with her offensive brilliance, making her one of the most complete players in the game. These two absolutely earned those top spots with their elite play all season.
Stewart on Second Team: Still Elite Among the Best
While Reese and Wilson are owning the First Team headlines, New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart, an eight-time All-Star herself, made the All-Defensive Second Team. Stewie is undeniably one of the league’s all-time greats, so her presence on an All-Defensive squad is always expected. It just goes to show how stacked the WNBA is with defensive talent when an eight-time All-Star is on the Second Team. The competition at the top is absolutely fierce.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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