Las Vegas Aces star and former Gamecock A'ja Wilson continues to make history. On Sept. 21, the WNBA announced that Wilson has been named the league's MVP for the 2025 season. Wilson becomes the first player ever to win four WNBA MVP awards. This breaks the previous tie with three-time winners Sheryl Swoopes, Lauren Jackson, and Lisa Leslie. In fact, Wilson now has four MVPs in just eight seasons, including back-to-back titles (2024-2025). ESPN notes that Wilson joins Cynthia Cooper as the only player to win unanimous MVP honors.
1st 4x WNBA MVP 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧@_ajawilson22 – IV ever to thee! pic.twitter.com/GiGOt4XSty
— South Carolina Women's Basketball (@GamecockWBB) September 21, 2025
A’JA WILSON IS IN A LEAGUE OF HER OWN AS THE ONLY WNBA PLAYER TO WIN MVP FOUR TIMES 👑 👏
— ESPN (@espn) September 21, 2025
Sources told @ShamsCharania pic.twitter.com/Bf3a7pe1Hi
In 2025, Wilson led the league in scoring with 23.4 points per game, adding 10.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists. During the month of August, she powered th4e Aces on a franchise-record 16-game winning streak, setting a WNBA single-season record with 13 games with 30+ points. She also earned co-Defensive Player of the Year, alongside Alanna Smith, after ranking second in the league with 92 blocks. South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley even took to social media to support her former player on her historic fourth MVP.
@_ajawilson22 congrats on your 4th @WNBA MVP! To have achieved MVP in half of the years you have been in the league is truly amazing! We are proud of the work you put in every off season-you make it count on the biggest stage. The Sky is not your limit! GOD IS!🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/Sqfs8SHxst
— dawnstaley (@dawnstaley) September 21, 2025
In Game 3 of the first-round playoffs, Wilson racked up 38 points, tying her career playoff high, to push the Aces to a 74-73 win over the Seattle Storm. That victory clinched the spot into the semifinals for the Aces. Wilson's 38-point night marked her sixth career playoff game with 30+ points.
Only the elite: 4 MVPs < 30
— WNBA (@WNBA) September 21, 2025
The only 4 players across the WNBA and NBA to be named Most Valuable Player before age 30 are Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, LeBron James and NOW A’ja Wilson 🏆🏆🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/8lB11uza5P
Wilson's alma mater continues to support her success in the pros and celebrate her legacy as a record-breaking star. The University of South Carolina installed a bronze statue in her honor back in 2021, honoring the Gamecock great who led the women's team to its first NCAA title in 2017. The school also retired her No. 22 jersey, making Wilson the first Lady Gamecock to have her number hung in the rafters. She was also selected for the USC Athletics Hall of Fame 2025 class, with an induction set for October 23. Wilson remains active in the community in Columbia, SC as well, earning recognition from the City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Foundation, who will honor her on November 13 for her achievements.