A’Ja Wilson named WNBA Finals MVP after winning back-to-back titles

A’Ja Wilson dropped 24 points and 16 rebounds in the Las Vegas Aces’ 2nd straight championship victory Wednesday night over the New York Liberty.

The Aces’ full cast is full of several former SEC stars such as Tennessee’s Candace Parker, Texas A&M’s Sydney Colson and former Gamecocks Alaina Coates. Parker made WNBA history by becoming the first player to win 3 titles with 3 separate teams.

But, rightfully so, Wilson was named MVP for being the star of the show. It’s the first Finals MVP and 2nd straight title for the 5x WNBA All-Star and South Carolina icon.

“AND NOW WE POPPING CHAMPAGNE TOGETHER!” ?

A’JA WILSON IS YOUR #WNBAFinals MVP ? @sportsiren pic.twitter.com/kqOj5D1wnK

— ESPN (@espn) October 19, 2023

After the game, Wilson was seen sharing a moment with former coach Dawn Staley courtside.

Dawn & A’ja shared a moment after the Aces became back-to-back champions ❤️@GamecockWBB | #WNBAFinals pic.twitter.com/n8bwIvhp9s

— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) October 19, 2023

Ethan Stone

Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.