Like our list of Top 75 Men’s basketball players, the Women’s Top 75 list is comprised of women we felt accomplished both individually and collectively in side of their teams. Lastly, we also rated these elite athletes on their influence on the generations that followed.
#75
Paula Goncalves
- FIBA Hall of Fame
- Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
- Gold – 1994 World Champion – Brazil
A dynamic guard from Brazil who won 14 National Championships in her native land and 4 in South America. “Magic Paula” displayed her magic offensively during her long pro career starting at the age of 14 all over the globe. Helping Brazil reach their first Olympics for Women’s basketball she was one tough competitor.
#74
Hortencia de Fatima Marcari
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
- FIBA Hall of Fame
- Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
- Gold – 1994 World Champion – Brazil
The first-ever four-time Associated Press and USBWA All-American in women’s college basketball history, Paris starred for the Sooners from the 2005-06 through 2008-09 seasons.
#73
Courtney Paris
- WNBA Champion – 2018
- 2x WNBA Rebound Champion
- 2xWNA Peak Performer
An absolute load around the basket, Paris rebounded everything that came off of the glass at Oklahoma and in the WNBA. She was the first woman to ever win 4x AP and USBWA All American in college basketball history. A walking double-double averaging 19.9 Ppg and 14.8 Rpg, Courney still holds the NCAA-record for 112 double-doubles in a row.
#72
Sabrina Ionescu
- Gold – 2022 World Cup Champion
- WNBA All Star – 2022
- All-WNBA Second Team
- NCAA All-Time Leader – Triple-Doubles
- Naismith Player of the Year – 2020
- AP Player of the Year – 2020
- USBWA Player of the Year – 2020
Sabrina is climbing the ladder but she is fun to watch. She’s a guard that has a chance to go down as one of the best of all-time if she continues to play at a high level.
Career Under Construction
#71
Lakeisha Frett
- 3x All American
- VHSL All-Time Scoring record
Lakeisha was a quiet assassin from the DC-Virginia-Maryland area. Holding state records in Virginia in high school for career scoring average in a season (32.9) and rebounding winning player of the year honors (1993 National Prep). Another remarkable feat, till this day she holds the Virginia High School League (VHSL) all-time points record, 3.290 at Phoebus High. In college Frett appeared in the Final Four in back-to-back years winning SEC titlesl.Professionally she played in the ABL, WNBA and overseas. Her great IQ, defensive skills along with what she was able to offensively was a coach’s dream.
#70
Katie Douglas
- WNBA Champ – 2012
- WNBA All-Star MVP- 2006
- 5x WNBA Time All-Star
- All-WNBA First Team
- 2x All-WNBA Second Team
- 4x All-Defensive First Team
- 1x All-Defensive Second Team
- NCAA Champion – 1999
Solid on both ends of the floor and winning the NCAA Championship at Purdue, Katie continued to have a very successful pro-career. Contributing at a high level on both ends of the floor and her jersey was retired by the Connecticut Sun. Having elite defensive skills she was selected for 5 All-Defensive teams making her a cornerstone of the Sun’s franchise.
#69
Vickie Johnson
- 2x WNBA Time All-Star
- Sun Belt Conference Player of Year – 1996
- Louisiana Player of the Year – 1996
A shooting guard, Vickie graduated from Louisiana Tech, playing for 13 years in the WNBA and Europe. A two-time WNBA All-Star (1999 & 2001), she earned the 2008 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award and was inducted into the Louisiana Tech Athletics Hall of Fame in 2007.
#68
Bridgette Gordon
- 2012 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame inductee
- 2007 Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame inductee
- 2002 DeLand (Fla.) High School Hall of Fame inductee
- 2001 UT Athletics Hall of Fame inductee
- Gold – Olympics – 1988 – USA
- 2x NCAA champion
- 1989 NCAA Final Four MVP
During her prolific playing career, Gordon was one of the best student athletes in the history of Tennessee Women’s basketball. Holding records for most steals and in the top 5 for all-time scoring in school’s history, she was 1 of 2 players that were still in college that played on the Gold Olympic winning team in 1988.Bridgette also played as an all-star overseas and won 7 Italian Championships.
#67
Caity Matter
- 2020 Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame inductee
The Division III Player of the Year in her junior and senior year of highschool, Caity got the nickname ‘Ms. Basketball’ when she averaged 25.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 4.0 steals per game in the 1999-2000 season. Despite suffering an ACL injury she was able to shoot well from deep, holding the single season record at Ohio State of 106. Matter was second in the nation when she averaged 45.1 from the 3 that same 2002-2003 season. Ultimately her pro-career was shortened due to multiple leg surgeries due to injuries.she sustained while playing.
#66
Natalie Williams
- 4x WNBA All-Star
- 3x All-WNBA 1st team
- 2x All-ABL First Team
- 1999 USAB Female Athlete of the Year
- ABL MVP – 1998
- Gold – Olympics – 2000 – USA
- Gold – World Cup – 1998.2002 – USA
- 2x NCAA Champion
A solid big who was dominant in basketball but just as good in volleyball earning the honors of All-American in both sports as well. Averaging 20 ppg and 12 rpg she continued to have a great career professionally in both the ABL and WNBA. winning Gold in both the Olympics and World Cup. A true model of athletic excellence Natalie is an executive in the WNBA, the GM of the Las Vegas Aces who recently won an WNBA title.
#65
Isabelle Fijalkowski
- FIBA Hall of Fame
- French Basketball Hall of Fame
- European MVP- 1996
- French League MVP 1996
- Italian League MVP 1996
- 5x French League Champion
- 2x Euroleague Champion
- Big 8 Conference Champion – NCAA – 1995
This star from France at 6’4” was an ideal stretch 5. Hooping from the age of 12, she played on the France National team and moved to the USA to gain more experience by playing in the NCAA. Isabelle’s size and skill was so unique which led her to win multiple MVPs and championships in her career overseas.
#64
Catarina Pollini
- FIBA Hall of Fame 2022
- Italian Basketball Hall of Fame 2013
- WNBA Champion – 1997
- 12x Italian Champion
- 7x European Champion Cup
Known for having great footwork, this Italian star was an offensive weapon. At 6’6” she was smooth on the court which allowed her to be a huge threat to defensive schemes. Winning multiple titles in her pro career, this power forward had a 20 year career and was recently inducted in the Fiba Hall of Fame in 2022.
#63
Kelly Cain
An incredible shot blocker who anchored the Tennessee Vols in college. Cain averaged 2.5 Blocks per game with a season high of 3.4 Blocks per game in her 2009-2010 season. Drafted to the WNBA she continues her pro career overseas in Turkey.
#62
Tari Phillips
- 4x WNBA All-Star
- All-WNBA Second Team
- Gold – FIBA Championship – 2002
- 2x ABL All-Star
- MVP ABL All-Star Game – 1997
The Florida native was a WNBA star who played hard and tough. Her impact in rebounding and being able to score was rather impressive until her injury on her shooting hand during her pro career. After college she played in the ABL, WNBA and overseas.
#61
Shannon Johnson
- 5× WNBA All-Star
- 3× All-WNBA Second Team
- Gold – FIBA World 2002- USA
- Gold – Olympics 2004 – USA
This student-athlete was a guard at the University of South Carolina averaging 20 points per game setting a scoring record in a single season of 24.7 points per game. Johnson’s jersey was retired in 2004 and is in the Hall of Fame at the University of South Carolina. An All-American athlete which led her to a great pro career helping the US National team win multiple Gold medals.
#60
Liz Cambage
- 4× WNBA All-Star
- All-WNBA First Team
- All-WNBA Second Team
- WNBA scoring leader – 2018
- WNBA All-Rookie Team
- WNBA Peak Performer
Easily one of the most skilled bigs in WNBA history. This Australian star averaged double-doubles in back-to-back post season appearances in the WNBA. She also played for her national basketball team, winning a Bronze medal at the 2012 Sydney Olympics.
#59
Teresa Edwards
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
- Women Basketball Hall of Fame
- FIBA Hall of Fame
- 4x Gold Olympics medals
- 2x Gold FIBA Championships
The Cairo Georgia native brought toughness and defense to every team she played for. Offensively she was an amazing finisher and uncanny shot maker. At 5’11” she was truly a combo that could run a team as a point guard, shoot and score as a shooting guard.
#58
Andrea Stinson
- 3× WNBA All-Star
- 2× All-WNBA Second Team
Super entertaining player for her time. Stinson was not only an impressive scorer of the basketball, but an all around player who captivated the audience at NC State and as a professional. Her jersey was also retired with NC State and the Charlotte Sting.
#57
Jackie Styles
- WNBA Rookie of the Year – 2001
- WNBA All-Star
Jackie Stiles comes from a small town in Kansas where she sold out gym game after game. She was an impressive scorer who held the NCAA scoring record for about ten years. Her WNBA career was cut short by injury, but her work ethic and focus are legendary while only few a may know who she is.
#56
Ivory Latta
- 2× WNBA All-Star
- Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award – 2017
Lotta was a ball of energy in a small ball way. A great three point shooter and finisher. Her height and joy for the game made her a fan favorite which is why ESPN in 2006 awarded her as player of the year. She was also the ACC player of the year in 2006 amd her jersey retired with the North Carolina Tar Heels.
#55
Michelle Snow
- 2× WNBA All-Star
- WNBA Most Improved Player – 2003
- NWBL champion – 2003
- Israeli National League champion – 2008
- EuroCup winner – 2012
Mainly known for being the third woman to dunk in a college game, Michelle was a great athlete at every level she played. Finding success in multiple leagues globally, she was inducted into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame in 2018.
#54
Carla Mcgee
- Gold 1996 Olympics – USA
- 2x NCAA National Champion
Solid center in college for the University of Tennessee winning national titles and was also inducted into their Hall of Fame. She played for the USA National team, ABL and in the WNBA.
#53
Erika de Souza
- WNBA champion – 2002
- EuroLeague champion – 2011
- 3× WNBA All-Star
- WNBA All-Defensive Second Team
- MVP Spanish League – 2006
- MVP FIBA Americas Championship for Women – 2011
De Souza was a Brazilian big who was a load to play against internationally and in the WNBA.
#52
Chante Black
A Center for Duke that made her presence known in the paint whether it was rebounding, or blocking shots. Black is in the record books for total block shot (2nd) and blocks per game at Duke for Women’s Basketball.
#51
Carol Blazejowski
- Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame
- Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
- New Jersey Hall of Fame
- Gold – FIBA World Championship – 1979
Known as “The Blaze” , Carol is one of the all-time scorers in college basketball history and played without having a 3 point line. At Montclair State University Blazejowski holds scoring records for a single season (38.6 ppg) and overall college career (31.7 ppg). She was also averaging over 10 rebounds per game and won the Wade Award.
#50
Ruthie Bolton
- 2× WNBA All-Star
- All-WNBA First Team
- 2x Gold – Olympics – 1996, 2000
- Gold FIBA World Championships – 1998
Bolton was a southern bell and physical specimen on the basketball court. She could get to the basket at will and was a good defender.
#49
Alana Beard
- 1x WNBA Champion – 2016
- 2x WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
- 4x WNBA All-Star
- 1x All-WNBA Second Team
- 5x WNBA All-Defensive First Team
- 4x WNBA All-Defensive Second Team
Beard ended her playing career as one of the best defenders of all time. The Shreveport Louisiana native was a capable scorer over the course of her career. She is the all-time steals leader for the Washington Mystics and has the most steals among active players today (697).
#48
Katrina McClain
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
- Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
- Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
- 2×Gold – Olympics – 1988,1996
- 2x Gold – FIBA World Championships – 1986-1990
- National Player of the Year
- 2× USA Basketball’s Female Athlete of the Year
McClain made her way by being a hard working big that was a key player for the original dream team. The South Carolina native will go down as one of the best players to attend Georgia. The NCAA even has an award that is given to the best power forward in womens basketball named the Katrina McClain Award.
#47
Skylar Diggins-Smith
- 6x WNBA All-Star
- 4× All-WNBA First Team
- 2× All-WNBA Second Team
- WNBA Most Improved Player
- WNBA All-Rookie Team
- Gold – Olympics – 2020
- Gold – World Championships – 2012
The Notre Dame star won the national championship in college before going to the WNBA. Her toughness and drive are legendary and has helped her become a crowd favorite by the fans and the media.
#46
Nancy Liebmann-Klien
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
- Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
- WABA champion – 1984
- WABA Most Valuable Player – 1984
- WBL Rookie of the Year 1981
Leiberman persona is one of the biggest in basketball. She is as American as apple pie and one of basketball’s best passers. She continues to influence the game with camps, clinics and TV appearances.
#45
Nykesha Sales
- 8× WNBA All-Star
- All-WNBA Second Team
- WNBA steals co-leader
- 2x NCAA Champions
Shooting, getting to the rim was automatic for Sales but her toughness on the defensive end also made her a great competitor. One of the top career scorers of all time at Uconn for women basketball (6th), she was also able to bring that same grit to the WNBA.
#44
Candice Wiggins
- WNBA champion – 2011
- WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year
- WNBA All-Rookie Team
Wiggins was a crafty player with a high basketball IQ. Stanford would definitely aid in her intelligence as she outsmarted players at every level.
#43
Rebecca Lobo
- WNBA All-Star
- All-WNBA Second Team
- NCAA champion
Solid big who’s WNBA career didn’t pan out quite the way she wanted because of injuries, but she was a very good player in college and a member of the Dream Team.
#42
Cheryl Ford
- 3× WNBA champion
- 4× WNBA All-Star
- 2× All-WNBA Second Team
- WNBA All-Star Game MVP – 2007
- WNBA Rookie of the Year Award
- 2× WNBA rebounding champion
The daughter of Karl Malone, Ford won a championship playing with the Detroit Shock and was Co-Starring next to Swin Cash. A rebounding champion, Ford was an ideal forward.
#41
Jennifer Azzi
- Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
- 1x Gold Olympic – 1996
- 2x Gold FIBA Championship – 1990,1998
- NCAA Final Four MVP
Shooting was definitely the strong suit of Azzi, especially her catch and shoot game was second to none. She was the league leader for 3P% for multiple seasons averaging over 50% from the 3 point line more than once. Today she holds the record for 3P% at 45.8%.
#40
Arike Ogunbowale
- WNBA All-Star Game MVP
- All-WNBA First Team
- All-WNBA Second Team
- WNBA All-Rookie Team
- 2x WNBA All-Star
- WNBA scoring champion
- NCAA champion – 2018
She is one of the best at using the dribble to get to her jump shot, making it all but impossible to stop. Ogunbowale aided Notre Dame’s national title run in 2018 and was the scoring champion in the WNBA in 2020. Currently playing for the Dallas Wings and her brother Dare is a football player.
Career Under Construction
#39
Jewel Loyd
- Gold – Olympics – 2020
- Gold – World Cup – 2018,2022
- 2× WNBA champion – 2018, 2020
- WNBA Rookie of the Year
- 4× WNBA All-Star
- All-WNBA First Team
- All-WNBA Second Team
- WNBA All-Rookie Team
Super scorer in today’s WNBA. Another from the Chicagoland area with a toughness and hunger to score.
Career Under Construction
#38
Taj McWilliams-Franklin
- 2× WNBA champion – 2008, 2011
- 6× WNBA All-Star
- 2× All-WNBA Second Team
- WNBA All-Defensive Second Team
- WNBL champion -2005
- Gold – FIBA Championships -1998
- Spanish National League champion
- Russian National League champion
- EuroLeague champion
A big with low post moves in close proximity around the basket. She may be the game’s best offensive rebounder, and holds the record as the all-time offensive rebounding leader in the WNBA.
#37
Courtney Vandersloot
- WNBA champion -2021
- 4× WNBA All-Star
- WNBA All-Rookie Team
- 2× All-WNBA First Team
- 3× All-WNBA Second Team
- 6× WNBA assists leader
- 5× WNBA Peak Performer
- Turkish National League MVP
- Turkish National League champion
Vandersloot is a rock solid point guard who was a key piece in the Chicago Sky winning a WNBA championship.
Career Under Construction
#36
Deanna Nolan
- 3× WNBA champion – 2003, 2006, 2008
- WNBA Finals MVP – 2006
- 5× WNBA All-Star
- All-WNBA First Team
- All-WNBA Second Team
- WNBA 20th Anniversary Team
Tweety Nolan was poetry in motion as a basketball player. Her dribble pull up game rivals almost any player in the history of the game.
#35
DeLisha Milton-Jones
- 2× WNBA champion -2001, 2002
- 3× WNBA All-Star
- Gold – Olympics – 2000,2008
- 2x Gold – FIBA – 1998,2002
Jones as a player was comfortable on the block making post moves, but she could also step on the floor and set her feet to make three point shots as well.
GAME CHANGER
#34
Lucia Harris
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
- Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
- International Women’s Sports Hall of Fame
- 3× AIAW champion -1975, 1976, 1977
- 3× AIAW Tournament MVP -1975, 1976, 1977
- 3× All-American
- Honda Sports Award for basketball
Lucia, a pioneer to the game, was the first woman to be officially drafted to the NBA, and participated in the first ever women’s basketball olympic games tournament. “The Queen of Basketball” as she is called, even had an Academy award documentary produced by a few NBA legends with that same name in honor of her contributions to the sport.
#33
Candice Dupree
- WNBA champion -2014
- 7× WNBA All-Star
- WNBA All-Rookie Team
- 2x Gold – FIBA World Championships – 2010-2014
The Oklahoma native and Temple graduate came into the WNBA wrecking shop. The lefty is a natural driver of the basketball and brutal on defenses.
#32
Lynette Woodard
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
- Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
- Gold – Olympics – 1984
- Gold – World Cup – 1990
- Honda Sports Award
The Kansas Jayhawk scored almost 4000 points in college before joining the Harlem globetrotters.
#31
Penny Taylor
- 3× WNBA champion 2007, 2009, 2014)
- 3× WNBA All-Star
- All-WNBA First Team
- All-WNBA Second Team
- WNBL champion – 1999
- 3× WNBL All-Star Five
- 2× WNBL Top Shooter Award
- FIBA World Championship MVP – 2006 – Australia
- Gold – FIBA World Championships – 2006 – Australia
Taylor was not the flash of her wife Dianna T but she was great as a glue girl. She made timely jumpshots, good finisher and capable passer. Penny was the ultimate role player on winning teams and was the MVP for Australia’s National team during the 2006 FiBA World Championships.
#30
Becky Hammon
- 6× WNBA All-Star
- 2× All-WNBA First Team
- 2× All-WNBA Second Team
- WNBA assists leader – 2007
- Spanish League champion
Another of the game’s greatest passers, and to no surprise the Aces franchise retired her jersey. Hammon is now one of the premiere coaches in the WNBA, adding to resume as one of the games greatest minds.
#29
Teresa Weatherspoon
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
- Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
- Louisiana Tech Athletic Hall of Fame
- 2× WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
- 5× WNBA All-Star
- 4× All-WNBA Second Team
- WNBA assist champion
- 2× WNBA steals champion
- Gold FIBA World Champtionship – 1986
- Gold – Olympics – 1988
- NCAA Division I champion
Spoons toughness and her ability to run a basketball team has made her a favorite amongst her peers. Her impact on both ends of the floor is the reason why she has found success in college and professionally.
#28
Cappie Pondexter
- 2× WNBA champion (2007, 2009)
- WNBA Finals MVP
- 7× WNBA All-Star
- 3× All-WNBA First Team
- All-WNBA Second Team
- WNBA All-Defensive First Team
- WNBA All-Rookie Team
- Gold – Olympics – 2008
- 4× Turkish National League champion
- 2× Russian National League champion
Chicago’s very own, Cappie was one of the games very best scoring point guards.
#27
Katie Smith
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
- Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
- 2× ABL champion – 1997, 1998
- 2× WNBA champion – 2006, 2008
- WNBA Finals MVP
- 2× All-WNBA First Team
- 7× WNBA All-Star
- WNBA scoring champion
- 3x Gold Olympics – 2000, 2004, 2008
- 2x Gold World Cup – 1998, 2002
Maybe she should be ranked higher on our list but Katie was the ultimate scoring guard with an extraordinary handle on the basketball.
GAME CHANGER
#26
Ticha Penicheiro
- Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
- WNBA champion
- 4× WNBA All-Star
- 2× All-WNBA First Team
- All-WNBA Second Team
- All-Defensive First Team
- 7× WNBA assists leader
- WNBA Peak Performer
- 5x National League* champion
Probably the best passer with the most flair. Penicheiro made her teammates look great including Yolanda Griffith. This Portuguese star was a true competitor who was a champion in 5 different leagues overseas (Latvian, Polish, French, Russian and Czech National Leagues)*.
#25
Lindsay Whalen
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
- 4× WNBA champion -2011, 2013, 2015, 2017
- 5× WNBA All-Star
- 3× All-WNBA First Team
- 2× All-WNBA Second Team
- 3× WNBA Peak Performer
- 3× WNBA assists leader
- 2x Gold Olympics – 2012, 2016
- 2x Gold World Championships – 2010, 2014
Whalen was a combination of shooting and passing with the Minnesota Linx. She will go down as a catalysts on one of the best dynasty teams in WNBA history.
#24
Nneka Ogwumike
- WNBA Champion – 2016
- WNBA MVP
- WNBA Rookie of the Year
- WNBA All-Rookie Team
- 7× WNBA All-Star
- All-WNBA First Team
- 4× All-WNBA Second Team
- 4× WNBA All-Defensive First Team
- WNBA All-Defensive Second Team
- 2x Gold World Cup – 2014, 2018
Whether it’s catch and shoot or drive and finish at the rim, Nneka has no fear once she steps on the basketball court. Her hunger to compete is why many have called her explosive and relentless to describe her game.
Career Under Construction
#23
Dawn Staley
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
- Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
- 6× WNBA All-Star
- 2× ABL All-Star
- 2× Naismith College Player of the Year
- 2× WBCA Player of the Year
- 2× USBWA Player of the Year
- 3x Gold Olympics – 1996, 2000, 2004
- 2x Gold World Cup – 1998, 2002
The little general Dawn Staley ran her teams just like she runs South Carolina women’s team. She was a very good passer and defender.
#22
Swin Cash
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
- Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
- 3× WNBA champion -2003, 2006, 2010
- 4× WNBA All-Star
- 2× WNBA All-Star MVP
- 2× All-WNBA Second Team
- 4× NBA Shooting Stars champion
- 2× NCAA champion -2000, 2002
- 2x Gold Olympics -2004, 2012
- Gold FIBA World Championships -2010
Swin was a very good catch and shoot player over the course of her career. She led the Detroit Shock to their only championships (2). Today she is working in the front office for a NBA team, the New Orleans Pelicans.
GAME CHANGER
#21
Brittney Griner
- WNBA champion -2014
- 8× WNBA All-Star
- 2× WNBA scoring champion
- 8× WNBA blocks leader
- 2× WNBA Peak Performer
- 3× All-WNBA First Team
- 3× All-WNBA Second Team
- 2× WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award
- 3× WNBA All-Defensive First Team
- 4× WNBA All-Defensive Second Team
- WNBA All-Rookie Team
- NCAA champion -2012
- 2x Gold Olympics -2016, 2020
- 2x Gold World Cup -2014, 2018
The freakishly talent Griner has been a lightening rod over her career. At 6’8″ she patrols the lane and is one of the leagues best defenders.
Career Under Construction
#20
Tina Thompson
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
- Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
- 4× WNBA champion -1997 to 2000
- 9× WNBA All-Star
- WNBA All-Star Game MVP
- 3× All-WNBA First Team
- 5 × All-WNBA Second Team
- 2x Gold Olympics -2004, 2008
- Gold World Cup -1998
Known for her signature red lipstick, Tina Thompson was the third piece of one of the most dominant team that started the WNBA. The Houston Comets post player played her role perfectly in their dynasty.
#19
Tina Charles
- WNBA MVP – 2012
- WNBA Rookie of the Year
- 8x WNBA All-Star
- 5× All-WNBA First Team
- 4× All-WNBA Second Team
- 2× WNBA All-Defensive First Team
- 2× WNBA All-Defensive Second Team
- 4× WNBA rebounding champion
- 2x WNBA scoring champion
- 4× WNBA Peak Performer
- 2× NCAA champion -2009, 2010
- 3x Gold Olympics -2012, 2016, 2020
- 3x Gold World Cup -2010, 2014, 2018
An absolute bucket. Tina scores the ball at every level, She is also worth the price of admission with her flare and big shot making capabilities.
Career Under Construction
GAME CHANGER
#18
Sylvia Fowles
- 2× WNBA champion -2015, 2017
- 2× WNBA Finals MVP -2015, 2017
- WNBA MVP -2017
- 8× WNBA All-Star
- 3× All-WNBA First Team
- 5× All-WNBA Second Team
- 4x WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
- 8x WNBA All-Defensive First Team
- 3× WNBA All-Defensive Second Team
- 2× WNBA blocks leader
- 3× WNBA rebounding champion
- 3× WNBA Peak Performer
- WNBA All-Rookie Team
- 4x Gold Olympics -2008, 2012, 2016, 2020
- Gold World Championships -2010
Drafted as a defender, Syvia Fowles blocked shots, rebounded and was the DPOY multiple years.
GAME CHANGER
#17
Lauren Jackson
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
- Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
- 7× WNBA All-Star
- 3× WNBA MVP -2003, 2007, 2010
- 2× WNBA champion -2004, 2010
- 3× WNBA scoring champion
- WNBA Finals MVP -2010
- WNBA rebounding champion
- WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award
- 7× All-WNBA First Team
- All-WNBA Second Team
- 2× All-Defensive WNBA First Team
- 3× All-Defensive WNBA Second Team
- 3× WNBA Peak Performer
- 5x WNBL champion -1999, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2010
- Gold World Cup – 2006 – Austrailia
Jackson was the ultimate power forward during her reign. She dominated at the scoring spots of the 90’s and 2000’s. Her midrange game was tough to guard, especially at the top of the key.
#16
Yolanda Griffith
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
- Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
- WNBA champion -2005
- WNBA Finals MVP -2005
- WNBA MVP -1999
- 8× WNBA All-Star
- 2× All-WNBA First Team
- 3× All-WNBA Second Team
- 2× WNBA rebounding champion
- WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award
- 2x Gold Oly)mpics -2000, 2004
Legendary post player who dominated the low post area and had great footwork. Griffith was a great defender and rebounder.
#15
Angel McCoughtry
- 5× WNBA All-Star
- 2× All-WNBA First Team
- 4× All-WNBA Second Team
- 2× WNBA scoring champion
- 2× WNBA steals leader
- 2× WNBA Peak Performer
- 7× WNBA All-Defensive First Team
- WNBA All-Defensive Second Team
- WNBA Rookie of the Year
- 2x Gold Oly)mpics -2012, 2016
- 2x Gold World Championships – 2010, 2014
Angel is a gifted scorer. One on one, she is a load to handle. Her heavy frame allows her to put players on her hip and drag them along for the ride.
Career Under Construction
#14
Sue Bird
- 4× WNBA champion -2004, 2010, 2018, 2020
- 13× WNBA All-Star
- 5× All-WNBA First Team
- 3× All-WNBA Second Team
- 3× WNBA assists leader
- 2× WNBA peak performer
- 5x Gold Oly)mpics -2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020
- Gold World Championships -2002, 2010, 2014, 2018
- 2× NCAA champion -2000, 2002
Bird has been a winner at every level. The of the best of the point goddesses to come out of New York. Sue was an extraordinary passer and winner.
#13
Elena Delle Donne
- 2× WNBA MVP -2015, 2019
- 6× WNBA All-Star
- 4× All-WNBA First Team
- All-WNBA Second Team
- WNBA Rookie of the Year
- WNBA All-Rookie Team
- 50–40–90 Club
- WNBA Scoring Champion
- WNBA Peak Performer
- Gold Olympics -2016
- Gold World Cup -2018
Delle Donne shot making ability, big frame and smooth mid-game have made her an impossible check. Her footwork at the power forward spot is legendary.
Career Under Construction
GAME CHANGER
#12
Breanna Stewart
- 2× WNBA Champion -2018, 2020
- 2× WNBA Finals MVP -2018, 2020
- WNBA MVP -2018
- 4× WNBA All-Star
- WNBA Rookie of the Year
- WNBA Scoring Leader
- 4× All-WNBA First Team
- All-WNBA Second Team
- WNBA All-Rookie Team
- WNBA All-Defensive First Team
- 3× WNBA All-Defensive Second Team
- 4× NCAA Champion 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
- 2x Gold Olympics -2016, 2020
- Gold World Cup -2014, 2018, 2022
Stewie, is he ultimate player that could end up being the best basketball player the women’s game has ever seen by the end of her career.
Career Under Construction
#11
Chamique Holdsclaw
- Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
- 6× WNBA All-Star -1999–2003, 2005
- 3× All-WNBA Second Team -1999, 2001, 2002
- WNBA Rookie of the Year
- 2× WNBA rebounding Champion
- WNBA scoring Champion
- 3× NCAA Champion -1996, 1997, 1998
- Gold Olympics -2000
- Gold FIBA World Championships -1998
Chamique is one of the best players out of New York regardless of gender. Her size, skill and competitive nature was unbelievable. She was the first version of Candace Parker. Although her WNBA career make have lacked a bit, her impact on the mens and womens game may never be duplicated.
#10
A'ja Wilson
- WNBA Champion -2022
- 2× WNBA MVP -2020, 2022
- WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
- 4× WNBA All-Star
- WNBA Rookie of the Year
- 2× All-WNBA First Team
- All-WNBA Second Team
- WNBA All-Defensive First Team
- WNBA All-Defensive Second Team
- 2× WNBA Bocks Leader
- FIBA World Cup MVP
- NCAA Champion -2017
- Gold Olympics -2020
- 2x Gold World Cup -2018, 2022
With her huge personality, A’ja has led the Las Vegas Aces to a championship while being the MVP of the league. The super forward’s ability to run the floor, rebound and score in space make her one of to best to ever do it.
Career Under Construction
GAME CHANGER
#9
Seimone Augustus
- 4× WNBA Champion -2011, 2013, 2015, 2017
- WNBA Finals MVP -2011
- 8× WNBA All-Star
- All-WNBA First Team
- 5× All-WNBA Second Team
- WNBA All-Rookie Team
- WNBA Rookie of the Year
- 3x Gold Olympics -2008, 2012, 2016
- Gold World Championships -2014
Maybe the most underrated of the superstars, Money Mone was impossible to stop in the mid-range and electrifying one on one.
#8
Tamika Catchings
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
- Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
- WNBA champion -2012
- WNBA Finals MVP -2012
- WNBA MVP -2011
- 10× WNBA All-Star
- 7× All-WNBA First Team
- 5× All-WNBA Second Team
- 5× WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
- 10× WNBA All-Defensive First Team
- 2× WNBA All-Defensive Second Team
- 8× WNBA Steals Leader
- WNBA Rookie of the Year
- NCAA Champion -1998
- 4x Gold Olympics -2004, 2008, 2012, 2016
- 2x Gold World Championships -2002, 2010
Although she was hearing impaired, Tamika’s toughness and leadership (especially on defense) led to her being a dominant force in basketball. Winning Indiana Fever its first championship, she is also the WNBA All-Time playoffs leader in scoring, rebounding and steals.
#7
Cynthia Cooper
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
- Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
- WNBA Hall of Fame
- 4× WNBA Champion -1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
- 4× WNBA Finals MVP -1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
- 2× WNBA MVP -1997, 1998
- 3× WNBA All-Star
- 4× All-WNBA First Team
- 3× WNBA scoring Champion
- 2× NCAA Champion -1983, 1984
Loud and confident as a player, this scoring champion (3x) dominated at an advanced age. Not only did she win 4 consecutive championships, Cooper also won all 4 Finals MVP for the Houston Comets, the first WNBA dynasty.
GAME CHANGER
#6
Sheryl Swoopes
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
- Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
- Texas Sports Hall of Fame
- Houston Sports Hall of Fame
- 4× WNBA Champion 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
- 6× WNBA All-Star
- WNBA All-Star Game MVP
- 5× All-WNBA First Team
- 2× All-WNBA Second Team
- 3× WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
- 2× WNBA All-Defensive First Team
- 3× WNBA MVP -2000, 2002, 2005
- 2× WNBA scoring Champion
- 2× WNBA steals Leader
- WNBA Peak Performer
- 3x Gold Olympics -1996, 2008, 2004
- 2x Gold World Cup -1998, 2002
The Jordan of her time, Swoopes had her own signature basketball shoe. She had an elite quickness and scoring ability which aided in the Houston Comets dominance and led to their dynasty success.
GAME CHANGER
#5
Diana Taurasi
- 3× WNBA champion -2007, 2009, 2014
- 2× WNBA Finals MVP -2009, 2014
- WNBA MVP
- 10× WNBA All-Star
- 10× All-WNBA First Team
- 4× All-WNBA Second Team
- WNBA Rookie of the Year
- 5× WNBA scoring champion
- WNBA assists leader
- 6× WNBA Peak Performer
- 3× NCAA champion -2002, 2003, 2004
- 5x Gold Olympics -2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020
- Gold World Championships -2010, 2014, 2018
Arguably the most decorated basketball player. Diana is a great scorer, leader and winner. Her longevity is crazy. Imagine if she could defend..
Career Under Construction
#4
Maya Moore
- 4× WNBA champion -2011, 2013, 2015, 2017
- WNBA Finals MVP -2013
- WNBA MVP -2014
- 6× WNBA All-Star
- 3× WNBA All-Star Game MVP
- 5× All-WNBA First Team
- 2× All-WNBA Second Team
- 2× WNBA All-Defensive Second Team
- WNBA steals leader
- WNBA scoring leader
- WNBA Rookie of the Year
- WNBA All-Rookie Team
- FIBA World Championship MVP
- 2x Gold Olympics -2012, 2016
- 2x Gold World Championships -2010, 2014
You can’t love basketball without loving Maya Moore. Moore was an incredible scorer, leading UConn and the Minnesota Linx to multiple championships.
GAME CHANGER
#3
Lisa Leslie
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
- Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
- 2× WNBA champion -2001, 2002
- 2× WNBA Finals MVP -2001, 2002
- 3× WNBA MVP -2001, 2004, 2006
- 8× WNBA All-Star
- 3× WNBA All-Star Game MVP
- 8× All-WNBA First Team
- 4× All-WNBA Second Team
- 2× WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
- 2× WNBA All-Defensive First Team
- 2× WNBA All-Defensive Second Team
- WNBA Peak Performer
- FIBA World Championship MVP
- 4x Gold Olympics -1996, 2000, 2004, 2008
- 2x Gold World Championships -1998, 2002
Leslie played the center position with style and grace. She is one of the founding faces of the WNBA and leader in sport. Leslie won multiple MVPs in the WNBA finals, all-star game, and league. She was a threat on both ends of the floor and has left her mark globally.
#2
Candace Parker
- 2× WNBA champion -2016, 2021
- WNBA Finals MVP -2016
- 2× WNBA MVP -2008, 2013
- 7× WNBA All-Star
- WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
- WNBA All-Star Game MVP
- WNBA Rookie of the Year
- WNBA All-Rookie Team
- 7× All-WNBA First Team
- 3× All-WNBA Second Team
- 2× WNBA All-Defensive Second Team
- 3× WNBA rebounding leader
- 3× WNBA peak performer
- 2× NCAA champion -2007, 2008
- 2x Gold Olympics -2008, 2012
Chicagoland native dominated college, WNBA and Europe. As a rookie in the WNBA, she was the first overall pick, rookie of the year and MVP. Never a great shooter but could do everything else at a high level.
Career Under Construction
GAME CHANGER
#1
Cheryl Miller
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
- Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
- FIBA Hall of FAme
- 2× NCAA champion -1983, 1984
- 3× Naismith Player of the Year -1984, 1995, 1986
- 2× Honda Sports Award -1984, 1985
- Gold Olympics -1984
- Gold Pan American Games – 1983
- Gold FIBA World Championships -1986
Cheryl Miller’s career is one that most people wanted to see more of but she didn’t have the outlets. Miller scored 100 points in a high school game. Her brother Reggie Miller is a Top 75 Player in the NBA. He said she was a better basketball player than he was.
A special thank you to the contributors of the Top 75 Women’s Basketball players list, Coach “Mo” Boykins (@CoachMo_Boykins), Coach Karen Miller (@KarenMiller97) and Nelly J (@Nelley_J).
