Jessica Shepard Named 2026 WNBA Most Improved Player
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Jessica Shepard of the Dallas Wings has been named the 2026 WNBA Most Improved Player. She received 29 out of 74 votes, ahead of Shakira Austin (25 votes) and Carla Leite (11 votes). Shepard's averages of 14.5 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game this season showed significant improvement from her previous averages of 8.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2.6 assists. She also led the league in triple-doubles with six and became one of only two players to average a double-double.
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