The Emerald City has a reason to cheer loud and proud today! The Seattle Storm’s own Flau’jae Johnson has officially been named to the 2026 AP All-Rookie team. This is a huge shoutout for our squad and a major signal that the Storm’s future is looking bright.
Rookie Recognition for the Storm
Johnson wasn’t alone on this elite rookie list. She was joined by some serious talent from around the league, including Azzi Fudd from the Dallas Wings, Sydney Taylor of the Chicago Sky, Pauline Astier from the New York Liberty, and Kiki Rice representing the Toronto Tempo. Making this list is no joke, especially when you consider the caliber of players in the WNBA right now. For our Storm to have a player like Johnson recognized so early in her career? That’s what we love to see! It shows the league is watching what’s happening right here in Seattle.
The League’s Best Shine Bright
Beyond the rookies, the AP also dropped its All-WNBA First and Second Teams, packed with certified legends. The 2026 AP All-WNBA First Team featured some absolute titans of the game: Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson, Olivia Miles from the Minnesota Lynx, Kelsey Mitchell of the Indiana Fever, and the New York Liberty’s Breanna Stewart. Talk about a stacked lineup! The Second Team was just as loaded with talent, bringing in the Atlanta Dream’s Angel Reese and Rhyne Howard, Paige Bueckers from the Dallas Wings, Jackie Young of the Las Vegas Aces, and Gabby Williams representing the Golden State Valkyries. The competition at the top is absolutely fierce.
Top Honors Go Out
Individual awards were also handed out, with some familiar names taking home the biggest prizes. A’ja Wilson, a force of nature, was rightfully named the AP’s WNBA Player of the Year. Then there’s Caitlin Clark, who earned the AP’s Comeback Player of the Year award, showing everyone her resilience. And if you needed proof that defense wins games, Angel Reese claimed the AP’s Defensive Player of the Year award. These players are defining the league right now, pushing the game forward with every play.
With Flau’jae Johnson earning a spot on the All-Rookie team, the Storm has a building block for something special. As we look at all these incredible talents celebrated across the league, it just makes you even more excited for what’s next. The WNBA playoffs are always insane, and these awards just pump up the hype even more. The future is bright for our Storm, and Johnson’s recognition is a huge part of that.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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