If you enjoy basketball, Diana Taurasi (or Breanna Stewart) are likely the best women's players. But what about the other names on this list? Courtney Vandersloot is on the list, as well as Elena Delle Donne. While you'll need to make your own decisions about these players, I've put together a list of the top 10 female basketball players.
Diana Taurasi
If you are looking for an argument for why Diana Taurasi is the best WNBA basketball player, it may be best to look at her resume. An impressive collection of trophies has been accumulated by this All-Star, including the MVP award and scoring title. Diana has won three championships and two Finals MVP Awards. She also received 14 All-WNBA selections. This makes her one of best players in the league.
Breanna Stewart
The Seattle Storm are back in the Finals for the 2nd consecutive year. Breanna Stearn is one of the top players in the WNBA. The two-time Finals MVP was in the MVP conversation coming out of the Olympic Games in 2016, and by the time she rolled back from an Achilles injury to win the title, she was widely considered the best player in the league. After winning the NBA's 2018 WNBA championship, she was named the league MVP in 2017 and the Finals MVP in 2018.
Courtney Vandersloot
After missing four years because of Elena Delle Donne's departure, Vandersloot led the Seattle Sky to the playoffs in 2021. Vandersloot averaged 8.6 assists per match that season, leading the league in this category. In 2014 and 2015, she was the league's leader in assists per match and the first WNBA player with more than nine assists per contest. In addition, she was the best player in the league in points per game. Vandersloot averaged 10.2 assists per match in the postseason.
Elena Delle Donne
Many women will argue about Elena Delle Donne's ability to play WLBA well, but the evidence shows that she is. This former Duke star enjoyed a remarkable season in Washington. She became the first WNBA athlete to shoot more than 50% from the court. In addition, she also shot above 40% from behind the 3-point line. Her shooting percentage is so impressive that she was awarded two MVPs on two different teams. Her performance helped the Mystics to finish first in league play and win the playoffs. Her performances earned her 12 votes.
Allie Quigley
Allie Quigley is a highly skilled and intelligent player in women's basketball. Her mental toughness as well as intelligence make her a valuable player. She once hit the game-winning shot as a Chicago Sky player in the playoffs. Quigley dribbled to the basket and was surrounded by two defenders. She quickly used the momentum of her defenders against her to pull up for a midrange jumper. She sank the shot, pulling up and firing elbow-to-elbow.
Tamika Catchings
Tamika's career has been filled with incredible stats. She is considered one of the top players in WNBA. She is the all-time leader in steals and ranks third in career points with 7,380. She has been awarded WNBA Player and League of the Year. Catchings is one of WNBA's most recognizable players, and will be inducted into Women's Basketball Hall of Fame at 2021.
Tina Charles
Tina Charles was drafted No. Tina was the overall No.1 pick in the WNBA Draft. She won the league's Rookie of Year award while playing for the Connecticut Sun. In her rookie season, she also set league records in double-doubles as well as rebounds. Charles won her first gold medal at the Olympics after her breakout season.