{"id":4635,"date":"2024-05-06T12:02:07","date_gmt":"2024-05-06T16:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestsportsbettingcanada.ca\/?p=4635"},"modified":"2024-05-06T12:02:07","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T16:02:07","slug":"top-10-wnba-players-with-the-most-instagram-followers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestsportsbettingcanada.ca\/blog\/2024\/05\/06\/top-10-wnba-players-with-the-most-instagram-followers\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 WNBA Players With The Most Instagram Followers"},"content":{"rendered":"
Key Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n The 2024 WNBA Draft may have altered some of the power dynamics of teams within the league, but it also shook up the rankings of the WNBA’s most followed players on Instagram. With the likes of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese now entering the professional ranks, the WNBA will have more eyes than ever on it as these social media starlets bring with them millions of fans. But where do the newcomers rank in terms of their social media prowess? Let’s take a look at the WNBA players with the most followers on Instagram.<\/p>\n *As of 5\/1\/2024. All players must be on a WNBA roster to be considered for rankings.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n The WNBA has exploded in popularity over the last few seasons. The 2023 WNBA season became the most-watched regular season in 21 years<\/a>. Higher ratings mean more people are watching some of the world\u2019s best basketball players.<\/p>\n Thanks to the increased viewership and branding opportunities, many of the league’s marquee players have developed strong social media audiences, especially on Instagram. With the rise of NIL, several college players are entering the WNBA with large followings.<\/p>\n Heading into the 2024 season, these are the top 10 WNBA players with the most followers on Instagram.<\/p>\n One of the best WNBA players ever is Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne. In 10 seasons, Delle Donne has been a two-time MVP and seven-time All-Star. Delle Donne won the championship with the Mystics in 2019.<\/p>\n After a sensational college career, Kamilla Cardoso entered the 2024 WNBA Draft, going to the Chicago Sky at No. 3. The six-foot-seven shot-blocking center led South Carolina to three Final Fours, with two national championships in 2022 and 2024.<\/p>\n Drafted out of Baylor in the 2013 WNBA Draft, Brittney Griner made an impact right away, helping the Phoenix Mercury win the 2014 WNBA Championship. After missing the 2022 season, Griner returned in 2023 and quickly reestablished herself as a top player with averages of 17.5 points and 6.3 rebounds.<\/p>\n Cameron Brink, the versatile forward out of Stanford University, was drafted by the Los Angeles Sparks with the No. 2 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Brink built a significant following in college and became New Balance\u2019s first female basketball player.<\/p>\n There may not be a more accomplished player on and off the court than Las Vegas Aces center A\u2019ja Wilson. The 27-year-old is a two-time WNBA MVP, two-time WNBA champion, and one-time WNBA Finals MVP. When not playing basketball, Wilson is a New York Times Best-Selling Author and Nike-sponsored athlete.<\/p>\n Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum was born to score the basketball. The former No. 1 pick helped the Aces win back-to-back championships in 2022 and 2023. Plum\u2019s popularity landed her an endorsement deal with Under Armour.<\/p>\n When her career ends, Skylar Diggins-Smith will go down as one of the best point guards in WNBA history. Diggins-Smith\u2019s nine-year resume includes six All-Star teams, four All-WNBA First-Team appearances, and two All-WNBA Second-Team selections.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n New York’s Sabrina Ionescu has become one of the game\u2019s best point guards since entering the league in 2020. Ionescu is one of the league\u2019s most popular stars, with over 1.1 million Instagram followers. Additionally, Ionescu is one of three WNBA players with a signature sneaker.<\/p>\n Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is arguably the most popular basketball player, male or female, right now in the United States. Clark broke nearly every scoring record in college at Iowa. Now, Clark enters the WNBA with massive endorsement deals with State Farm and Nike. With Nike, Clark signed an eight-year, $28 million contract, which includes a signature shoe.<\/p>\n Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese is the most followed WNBA player with 3.1 million followers. The \u201cBayou Barbie\u201d became a superstar in 2023 when she captured the national championship with LSU. Reese is already one of the more marketable stars in the league because of her endorsement deals with Beats by Dre and Reebok.<\/p>\n Resources<\/b><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wnba.com\/news\/2023-season-record-breaking-success-recap<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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Top 10 WNBA Players With The Most Instagram Followers<\/h1>\n
10. Elena Delle Donne, Washington Mystics \u2014 451K<\/h3>\n
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9. Kamilla Cardoso, Chicago Sky \u2014 477K<\/h3>\n
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8. Brittney Griner, Phoenix Mercury \u2014 718K<\/h3>\n
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7. Cameron Brink, Los Angeles Sparks \u2014 729K<\/h3>\n
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6. A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces \u2014 867K<\/h3>\n
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5. Kelsey Plum, Las Vegas Aces \u2014 916K<\/h3>\n
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4. Skylar Diggins-Smith, Seattle Storm \u2014 1 million<\/h3>\n
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3. Sabrina Ionescu, New York Liberty \u2014 1.1 million<\/h3>\n
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2. Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever \u2014 2.2 million<\/h3>\n
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1. Angel Reese, Chicago Sky \u2014 3.1 million<\/h3>\n
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