A'ja Wilson
Awards & Honours
27
Awards Won
34
Honours
2
Rankings
4
Covers
3
Records
A'ja Wilson has built a trophy case that rivals any in WNBA history. She is a four-time MVP, two-time Finals MVP, and Defensive Player of the Year, all while leading the Aces to three championships. In 2025, she accomplished something no NBA or WNBA player had ever done: winning the scoring title, championship, Finals MVP, MVP, and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season. She has also won two Olympic gold medals and two FIBA World Cup golds with Team USA. Her dominance is historic, and she is widely expected to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
WNBA All-Rookie Team
Selected to the WNBA All-Rookie Team.
WNBA All-Defensive First Team
Named to the All-Defensive First Team.
WNBA All-Defensive First Team
Named to the All-Defensive First Team.
WNBA All-Defensive First Team
Named to the All-Defensive First Team.
WNBA All-Defensive First Team
Named to the All-Defensive First Team.
WNBA All-Defensive Second Team
Named to the All-Defensive Second Team.
All-WNBA First Team
Selected to the All-WNBA First Team.
All-WNBA First Team
Selected to the All-WNBA First Team.
All-WNBA First Team
Selected to the All-WNBA First Team.
All-WNBA First Team
Selected to the All-WNBA First Team.
All-WNBA First Team
Selected to the All-WNBA First Team.
All-WNBA Second Team
Selected to the All-WNBA Second Team.
WNBA All-Star
Selected as a WNBA All-Star.
WNBA All-Star
Selected as a WNBA All-Star.
WNBA All-Star
Selected as a WNBA All-Star.
WNBA All-Star
Selected as a WNBA All-Star.
WNBA All-Star
Selected as a WNBA All-Star.
WNBA All-Star
Selected as a WNBA All-Star.
NCAA All-American First Team
Named to the NCAA All-American First Team.
NCAA All-American First Team
Named to the NCAA All-American First Team.
NCAA All-American First Team
Named to the NCAA All-American First Team.
SEC All-Freshman Team
Named to the SEC All-Freshman Team.
SEC All-Defensive Team
Named to the SEC All-Defensive Team.
SEC All-Defensive Team
Named to the SEC All-Defensive Team.
SEC All-Defensive Team
Named to the SEC All-Defensive Team.
SEC Freshman of the Year
Named SEC Freshman of the Year.
NCAA All-Tournament Team
Named to the NCAA All-Tournament Team.
NCAA Regional Most Outstanding Player
Named Regional Most Outstanding Player.
NCAA Regional Most Outstanding Player
Named Regional Most Outstanding Player.
Jersey Retired
Her No. 22 jersey was retired by the South Carolina Gamecocks.
BET Sportswoman of the Year
Awarded BET Sportswoman of the Year.
TIME 100 Next
Named to the TIME 100 Next list.
Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year
Named AP Female Athlete of the Year.
Sporting News Athlete of the Year
Named Sporting News Athlete of the Year.
Rankings & Lists
TIME 100 Next
Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year
Magazine Covers
ESPN The Magazine
2019
The Body Issue
Sports Illustrated
2022
The A'ja Wilson Era
TIME
2023
TIME 100 Next
ESPN
2024
WNBA Preview
Records & Feats
First WNBA or NBA player to win scoring title, championship, Finals MVP, MVP, and Defensive Player of the Year in same season
In 2025, Wilson achieved this unprecedented sweep, solidifying her status as the most dominant player in the league.
Most WNBA MVP awards (4) among active players
Wilson has won four MVP awards, tying the second-most in WNBA history.
Led South Carolina to its first NCAA women's basketball championship
Wilson was the cornerstone of the Gamecocks' 2017 title run, earning Tournament MOP.