Michael Voepel Close Michael Voepel ESPN Senior Writer Michael Voepel is a senior writer who covers the WNBA, women's college basketball and other college sports. Voepel began covering women's basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996. , Charlie Creme Close Charlie Creme ESPN.com Charlie Creme projects the women's NCAA tournament bracket for ESPN.com. , Kendra Andrews , Kareem Copeland Apr 30, 2026, 08:45 AM ET Before the WNBA tips its 30th season with a new collective bargaining agreement in place and new franchises in Portland and Toronto, we're ranking the top 50 players heading into the 2026 season. There's no suspense about No. 1: Four-time MVP A'ja Wilson of the defending champion Las Vegas Aces stays in the top spot where she finished last year. Rookies are not included in these rankings but will be considered for subsequent updates throughout the season. Players who are currently unsigned by a WNBA team are not eligible.β¦