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Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson made history during the highly anticipated matchup against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever by breaking the WNBA’s single-season scoring record. Wilson came into the game with 929 points, just 10 shy of Jewell Loyd’s previous record of 939 points.
Needing 11 points to set the new record, Wilson quickly tied it with 10 points in the first quarter. After a quiet second quarter, she made a 17-foot pull-up jumper, officially surpassing the record with 941 points.
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A’ja Wilson has been having a phenomenal WNBA season, averaging 27.3 points, 11.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.9 steals per game. This year, she also set a new personal best, surpassing her 2023 total of 912 points.
A two-time WNBA champion, Wilson has earned numerous accolades, including Rookie of the Year in 2018, two MVP awards in 2020 and 2022, Finals MVP in 2023 and Defensive Player of the Year in 2022 and 2023.
Here's a closer look at the updated top 10 list of most points scored in a WNBA season, now led by Wilson.
Top 10 WNBA single-season scoring leaders ft. A'ja Wilson
#1. A'ja Wilson (956 and counting)
Following tonight’s game, A’ja Wilson has become the new WNBA scoring leader after her 27-point night that brought her total to 956 points with four games remaining.
#2. Jewell Loyd (939)
Jewell Loyd held the record for a year with 939 points scored in 2023. That season, she earned an All-Star selection and was named to the All-WNBA Second Team, averaging 24.7 ppg, 4.7 rpg and 3.4 apg for the Seattle Storm.
#3. Breanna Stewart (919)
Breanna Stewart tallied 919 points in 2023, the year she won her second MVP award. She was also named First Team All-WNBA and All-Defense for the New York Liberty that year.
#4. A'ja Wilson (912)
Before this season, A'ja Wilson was already among the top three for highest-scoring seasons. In 2023, she averaged 22.8 ppg and 9.5 rpg, accumulating a total of 912 points.
#5. Diana Taurasi (860)
Diana Taurasi, known for her consistency as a point guard, had her highest-scoring season in 2006, averaging 25.3 ppg over 34 games with the Phoenix Mercury. That year, she was the MVP runner-up.
#6. Arike Ogunbowale (849)
Arike Ogunbowale contributed to the high scoring of 2023 with 849 points, averaging 21.2 ppg across 40 games.
#7. Diana Taurasi (820)
In 2008, Diana Taurasi had her second-highest scoring season, averaging 24.1 ppg for the Phoenix Mercury.
#8. Maya Moore (812)
Maya Moore had a standout season with the Minnesota Lynx in 2014, scoring 812 points and averaging 23.9 ppg, earning the MVP award.
#9. Napheesa Collier (796)
Napheesa Collier, one of the top players in today’s league, scored 796 points in 2023, averaging 21.5 ppg, which earned her a First Team All-WNBA selection.
#10. Arike Ogunbowale (792 and counting)
Arike Ogunbowale is poised to climb further on this list, currently at 792 points in the 2024 season, where she is currently averaging 22.6 ppg.
