Top 10 WNBA Power Forwards 2026 Rankings

Ranking the best WNBA Power Forwards of the 2026 WNBA season as Breanna Stewart lead the way. Also where Nneka Ogwumike, and more rank

By Neamen Baattai | June 19, 2026

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Who is the Best WNBA Power Forward Right Now?

When you think of the league’s best right now, you think of the bigs. This is a league that has historically been dominated by front court players, and although there has been a recent run of elite young guards, bigs still rule the league.

Players like Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, and Alyssa Thomas all sit at the top of the WNBA’s elite of not only bigs but players period.

Ranking these players is tough, but not as tough as playing against these elite talents.

Here is a look at the Top 10 WNBA Power Forwards 2026 Rankings:

Honorable Mention

Azura Stevens

Team: Phoenix Mercury

WNBA Stats: 9.1 Pts, 5.7 reb, 1.8 ast

Azura Stevens would usually make the top 10 of this list, and I originally had her above Laura Juskaite, but after further evaluation, Azura just has not been the same level of player this year as she has been in previous years.

Azura has struggled to be efficient, and she was dealing with an injury earlier in the year. One of the biggest advantages of having Azura on the court is what she does as a shooter at her size. The problem with that this year for her is that she has been dreadful at shooting the 3. She is at 11% a game on 3 attempts and just has not been the same level of offensive player as she was last year in LA.

She still protects the rim and rebounds well, so there is value in that, and at the end of the day, teams still somewhat respect her shot enough for her to be a floor spacer.

She has played a lot of power forward this year, with Kamilla Cardoso getting her minutes at center, so I opted to leave Azura as a 4. I do think Azura will right the ship at some point, but as of right now, she is an HM.

Top 10 WNBA Power Forwards 2026 Rankings

10. Laura Juskaite

Team: Washington Mystics

WNBA Stats: 8.0 pts, 4.2 reb, 2.1 ast

Starting my list is Toronto Tempo rookie forward Laura Juskaite. Juskaite is one of the oldest rookies ever at 28, but looking at her game, there are still a lot of things to like.

Laura can operate at either forward spot and is an elite shooter. The spacing she can provide you when he is playing the 4 is super impactful, and she has an excellent basketball IQ. With Juskaite, there were a lot of questions about whether she would be an impactful player for several reasons, and I feel like she has answered a lot of them.

I know she is obviously a lot older as a rookie, but there are still a lot of improvements that will be made from here, which is why I have her on this list. She has already gotten better at things like putting the ball on the floor and just being a more aggressive basketball player in general, so again, I do think she takes a step up at some point. She is averaging 9.3 PPG right now and has become an integral part of Toronto’s rotation.

9. Naz Hillmon

Team: Atlanta Dream

WNBA Stats: 9.5 pts, 5.1 reb, 1.6 AST

My number 9 spot is Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon. I admire the shift in Naz Hillmon’s game since coming into the league from Michigan. There were concerns about her size while at Michigan as an interior scorer who did not shoot many threes.

Those were legit questions, and what better way to answer them than by shifting your whole game to one of the most adaptable styles/roles in the sport. After not being a part of her game at all her first few years, Hillmon has developed a little bit of a three-point shot and has turned into a fantastic defender.

Then, in another shift in her game, Naz went from winning 6th man of the year last year to now because of an injury to Brionna Jones, starting all 14 games she has appeared in. She is averaging career highs in points, steals, and assists while also tying her career high in rebounds per game.

8. Aneesah Morrow

Team: Connecticut Sun

WNBA Stats: 11.9 pts, 10.4 reb, 1.5 ast

The Connecticut Sun have the worst record in basketball, and there is not much to be optimistic about right now. It’s been really tough sledding for a team that is in an obvious rebuild as they set their sights on their soon-to-be new home in Houston after they relocate following the 2026 season.

When you are in an aggressive rebuild, such as the Suns are, you look for young talent that you could see potentially lead your team for the coming years. I think the Sun have multiple of those players right now, one being Aneesah Morrow.

Morrow plays with the type of fire and energy you love from a young player, and she is a walking double-double. Morrow is averaging a double-double and is 3rd in rebounds right now with 10.4 per game. While she has at times struggled to stay efficient, she is averaging 11.9 PPG as well, while only starting about half the games she’s played in.

She has gotten better in virtually every category in year 2, which is really all you can ask for from young players, and I see Morrow being a massive piece to a nice core of young players.

7. Awa Fam

Team: Seattle Storm

WNBA Stats: 10.8 pts, 4.9 reb, 1.4 AST

Awa Fam is technically listed as a Center right now, but I have her on this list because one, she has played a lot of power forward this year, and two, I imagine both Dominique Malonga and Awa Fam should be huge parts of Seattle’s future, and I think in that equation sees Awa Fam play the 4.

Truthfully, even in a different situation, there is a good chance Awa would be projected to be more of a 4 anyway. I know it is early putting her here as she has only played 10 career games, but sometimes you know stardom when you see it, and I think Awa has that.

She just turned 20 and is averaging 10.8 PPG, and her three-point shooting has really picked up in the last three games. She is already an outstanding floor spacer at both the 4 and 5, and has a real post bag she can get to.

She is a terrific passer and has the kind of defensive mobility coupled with elite size you just don’t see often. She was a top 3 pick in this last draft for a reason, and the hype around her as a prospect will soon be more than just hype.

6. Janelle Salaun

Team: Golden State Valkyries

WNBA Stats: 13.7 pts, 4.1 reb, 1.3 ast

The Golden State Valkyries are playing some great ball right now, and I think their frontcourt players are a big reason why. Gabby Williams leads this team in points, followed by PG Veronica Burton, but right behind them is second-year forward Janelle Salaun.

Salaun comes off the bench for this team and has a real chance at winning the 6th man of the Year. She is averaging 13.7 PPG, second behind Chennedy Carter for first in bench points per game. Saluan is a wing/forward hybrid who shoots the three at a high level and can get after it defensively.

She gets the bulk of her offense behind the arc and is shooting it at a 40% clip. I love her defensive versatility, and even at 6’3, she moves super well, which allows her to guard multiple spots. Salaun is a premium role player and a key contributor to the Valkyrie team that could make a run in the playoffs.

5. Kiki Iriafen

Team: Washington Mystics

WNBA Stats: 14.6 pts, 8.9 reb, 1.6 Ast

There is a slew of uber-talented young bigs on this Mystics squad, and you could argue none have been as good as Kiki Iriafen the last two years.

Coming off an all-star appearance in her rookie season, Kiki has elevated and expanded her game this season. We know what she can do facing up and driving by players or getting to her mid-range, but now she has stretched her game out to the three-point line. She is averaging 14.6 PPG this year, which is nearly a point and a half higher than last year, and doing it in fewer shots per game.

Her rebounding is elite still this year, and her mix of athleticism and length has been a real asset on defense. I love how hard she plays, and the talent mixed with motor is something that should not be slept on.

4. Napheesa Collier

Team: Minnesota Lynx

WNBA Stats: N/A

Napheesa Collier is the second-best player in the WNBA, in my opinion, and she would be 1 on this list if she were healthy. Her still being 4 despite not playing a game yet speaks volumes to how good she is and the kind of impact she will have when she gets back.

Her return is imminent, and with the Lynx playing great ball with rookie sensation Olivia Miles, along with others, the return of Collier should put the Lynx as the favorites come playoff time.

Collier is a two-way star who has been knocking at the door of an MVP for several years now. She has a DPOY to her name and is a mainstay as a member of the first team WNBA. Although she doesn’t have an MVP right now, and obviously, because of time missed, she won’t win one this year, I see her adding that award to her cabinet at some point.

When it comes to how the Lynx will look when she comes back, specifically the Olivia Miles and Collier fit, I see them meshing well fairly quickly. We know Olivia Miles is a master at operating pick and rolls, and I think using Collier as a screener opens up a lot. She can step out and shoot, or roll off those screens, and what Collier can do moving without the ball is also a great fit next to Miles.

At the end of the year, when this list is remade, I see Napheesa Collier not only returning to number 1 on this list, but I could very well see her with a ring.

3. Nneka Ogwumike

Team: Los Angeles Sparks

WNBA Stats: 15.2 PTS, 8.9 REB, 1.1 STL

Nneka Ogwumike made her return to the Los Angeles Sparks following a two-year stint in Seattle, and in her return, she has looked really solid. At 35, she may not be the same player she was when she won MVP a decade ago, but she is still a star with high-level value.

In a lot of ways, Nneka has sort of reinvented her game and playstyle as she has begun to age. She went from using her elite athleticism to score in the paint to now using a consistent jumpshot and elite footwork as a well-rounded threat.

She is having a career year shooting the three, both % and volume-wise, and she is now a real three-level scorer. She is still a really good defender and one of the best bigs in the game. She is averaging an efficient 15.2 PPG and 8.9 RPG.

2. Alyssa Thomas

Team: Phoenix Mercury

WNBA Stats: 14.2 PTS, 7.2 REB, 8.3 AST

At number 2, I have the gritty and experienced Alyssa Thomas. The Phoenix Mercury have not been able to replicate the success they had last year as they’ve really struggled this season. But I still think Alyssa Thomas is playing great ball. Thomas is one of the most unique bigs in this league’s history and still gets it done as the Mercury’s primary playmaker.

Versatility and toughness are what define a player who is often referred to as “the engine”. She is extremely physical, and she still plays bully ball when she wants to. I would put AT up there with almost anyone as the strongest player in the history of the sport, and it shows in multiple areas of her game.

You see her strength utilized with her back-to-the-basket game, and you also see it when players try to move her in the post. She is a versatile defender who has consistently been in the conversation for the DPOY.

AT is first in assists this season with 8.3 to go along with her 14.2 PPG and 7.1 RPG.

1. Breanna Stewart

Team: New York Liberty

WNBA Stats: 19.7 PTS, 8.8 REB, 1.5 STL

The New York Liberty probably has the best accumulation of high-end talent in the league, and Breanna Stewart is the leader of it. Stewie is another two-way superstar big man who has long been the cream of the crop when it comes to the sport’s best players.

The three-point shooting is down again this year, and it is something that has oddly become somewhat of a weakness in her game as of late. But besides that, she is still playing at an extremely high level. Her length still makes her shot around the rim hard to stop, and she is one of the best finishers with her off hand in the league. Again, the jumpshot has not been as efficient, but she is still a threat on all those levels, and that aforementioned length is still a giant factor on defense.

Stewie is averaging 19.7 PPG and 8.8 RPG and is the leading scorer on a first-seed Liberty squad.

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