If you are a woman who likes to play basketball, Diana Taurasi and Breanna Stewart probably rank high on your list. But who else is on the list? Courtney Vandersloot or Elena Delle Donne are also on the list. 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. This All-Star has accumulated a impressive list of trophies that includes the MVP and scoring titles. Diana is one of the best players on the league, having won three championships as well as two Finals MVP awards.
Breanna Stewart
The Seattle Storm are making their second consecutive appearance in the Finals. Breanna Stark is one of today's most outstanding players in WNBA. The two-time Finals Champion was in the MVP discussion after the 2016 Olympic Games. By the time Stewart recovered from an Achilles injury, she was widely considered to be the best player within the league. After winning the 2018 WNBA championship, she was named league MVP and Finals MVP.
Courtney Vandersloot
Vandersloot, who was a part of the Seattle Sky's 2021 playoffs success story after missing four years with Elena Delle Donne's retirement, helped them return to the post-season in 2021. Vandersloot averaged 8.6 assists per match that season, leading the league in this category. In 2014, and 2015, she was league leader in assists per team and the first WNBA female player to average over nine assists a game. She was also the league's top player in points per match. Vandersloot had an astounding 10.2 assists per games in the postseason.
Elena Delle Donne
Many women will debate whether or not Elena Delle Donne is the best WLBA player, but the evidence is clear. 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 impressive shooting percentage made her the first player to win both MVPs for two different teams. Her play helped the Mystics finish first in the league and top of the playoffs. Her performances earned 12 votes.
Allie Quigley
When it comes to women's basketball, Allie Quigley is one of the most intelligent and talented players in the league. Her intelligence and mental toughness make her an indispensable player. In the playoffs, she hit the game-winning shot for Chicago Sky. Quigley was quickly surrounded by two defenders as she dribbled towards the basket. Quickly, she used the momentum from her defenders to pull up for a midrange leaper. She sank the shot, pulling up and firing elbow-to-elbow.
Tamika Catchings
Tamika Catchings has amassed a tremendous amount of stats over her career. This makes her one of the best players within the WNBA. She holds the all-time record for steals and ranks third among career points with 7,380. She has won the WNBA Player Award and three other league awards. Catchings is one of the most decorated players in the WNBA and is destined to be inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021.
Tina Charles
Tina Charles, the No. Tina was the overall No.1 pick in the WNBA Draft. She won the league Rookie Of The Year award after playing in Connecticut Sun. She also set league records for double-doubles and rebounds during her rookie year. After her breakout season, Charles was named the WNBA MVP and won her first of two gold medals at the Olympics.