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WNBA 25 Under 25 2026: Clark, Bueckers Lead Next‑Gen Stars

The 2026 WNBA 25 Under 25 rankings spot Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Sonia Citron and Aliyah Boston as the league’s brightest young stars as the WNBA celebrates its 30th season and expands with the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo.

The 2026 WNBA 25 Under 25 list names Caitlin Clark (Indiana Fever) as the top young player, followed by Paige Bueckers (Dallas Wings), Sonia Citron (Washington Mystics) and Aliyah Boston (Indiana Fever). Clark, who averaged 16.5 points, 8.8 assists and 5.0 rebounds in 2025, remains the highest offensive ceiling among players 25 or younger. Bueckers, with 19.2 points, 5.4 assists and 3.9 rebounds last season, already shows franchise‑player potential. Citron, averaging 14.9 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists, is praised for her two‑way play and fit in Washington’s young core. Boston, with 15.0 points, 8.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists, is considered a solid long‑term building block. The rankings factor 2025 performance and 2026 projections, including rookies and overseas prospects, as the league expands and enters its 30th year. amunra-online.pl