Quick answer: Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was named to the 2026 All-WNBA First Team, the second first-team selection of her career, according to ESPN. She is joined by MVP A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Fever teammate Kelsey Mitchell and Rookie of the Year Olivia Miles.
Who made the 2026 All-WNBA First Team?
The WNBA announced its 2026 All-WNBA teams on October 24, and "Caitlin Clark All-WNBA First Team" quickly became one of the top trending searches in the US on Google Trends.
According to ESPN, the first team is:
- A'ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces): the 2026 MVP and her sixth first-team selection.
- Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty): a former two-time MVP and her seventh appearance.
- Caitlin Clark (Indiana Fever): her second first-team selection.
- Kelsey Mitchell (Indiana Fever): also her second first-team selection.
- Olivia Miles (Minnesota Lynx): the 2026 Rookie of the Year, who made the team in her first season.
ESPN reports that Wilson, Mitchell and Clark were the league's top three scorers in points per game. It also reports that Clark won the 2026 assists title and that Mitchell set the WNBA single-season points record.
The second team: Angel Reese's breakthrough
ESPN reports that Atlanta Dream teammates Angel Reese and Rhyne Howard earned their first All-WNBA honors, both on the second team. They are joined by Washington's Shakira Austin, Las Vegas guard Jackie Young and Dallas guard Paige Bueckers. Reese led the league in rebounding, according to ESPN. The Athletic reports that the honor makes Reese eligible for a supermax contract.
Reese has been in the headlines off the court too. Yahoo Sports reported that DeWanna Bonner reacted to Reese celebrating with Bonner's partner, Dream teammate Alyssa Thomas. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that Atlanta is relying on its veterans during its WNBA Finals run. Any reading of the moment beyond what those outlets reported is fan speculation, not fact.
The real names behind the stars
None of these players uses a stage name, but several go by shortened or stylized versions of their names:
- Caitlin Clark: Her full name is Caitlin Elizabeth Clark, according to her Wikipedia biography.
- A'ja Wilson: Her full name is A'ja Riyadh Wilson, according to her Wikipedia biography.
Nicknames and shortened names are common in sports, and we track the people whose public names differ from their legal ones. You can browse other real-name stories on the realnameof.com home page, for example wrestling legend Gorilla Monsoon, hockey great Stan Mikita and rapper Desiigner.
What comes next
With the WNBA Finals still underway, the All-WNBA honors mark the end of the regular-season awards. For Clark, a second straight first-team nod adds to a résumé that is already among the most closely watched in women's sports.
FAQ
Did Caitlin Clark make the All-WNBA First Team in 2026? Yes. ESPN reports that Clark was named to the 2026 All-WNBA First Team, her second first-team selection, after leading the league in assists.
What is Caitlin Clark's full name? Her full name is Caitlin Elizabeth Clark, according to her public biography.
Who else made the 2026 All-WNBA First Team? A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Kelsey Mitchell and Olivia Miles, according to ESPN.