2023 WNBA Peak Performer Awards Announced
Published on September 11, 2023 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) News Release
Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd, Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas and New York Liberty guard Courtney Vandersloot have earned the 2023 WNBA Peak Performer Awards as the league leaders in points, rebounds and assists per game, respectively.
2023 SCORING LEADER
Jewell Loyd, Seattle Storm - 24.7 PPG
Loyd is the WNBA scoring leader for the first time. She finished with the second-highest single-season scoring average in league history (24.7 ppg) and tied a WNBA record with 12 games of 30 or more points. Her 939 total points were the most ever in a season.
2023 REBOUNDING LEADER
Alyssa Thomas, Connecticut Sun - 9.9 RPG
Thomas is the WNBA rebounding leader for the first time. She also set league records for most triple-doubles (six) and total assists (316) in a season.
2023 ASSISTS LEADER
Courtney Vandersloot, New York Liberty - 8.1 APG
Vandersloot is the WNBA assists leader for the seventh time. She recorded at least 10 assists in 14 games.
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