A’ja Wilson named WNBA West Player of the Month for May, sets record

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A’ja Wilson has been named the WNBA’s Western Conference Player of the Month for May, marking a record 14th time she has earned the honor.

The Las Vegas Aces star averaged nearly 25 points, just over eight rebounds and better than two blocks a game in May. Wilson shot 52 percent from the field and a league-best 60 percent from three-point range during the month.

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Tina Charles is the closest to Wilson in Player of the Month honors, with 12 on the Eastern Conference side.