WNBA 2019 season predictions: Who wins MVP? Who wins the title?
Earlier than the WNBA’s 23rd season opens Friday, ESPN’s panel of specialists weigh in with their predictions for the way the 2019 marketing campaign will unfold. Which gamers will stand out? Which groups will lead the pack?
Analysts Rebecca Lobo and LaChina Robinson, play-by-play personnel Ryan Ruocco and Pam Ward, ESPN.com’s Kevin Pelton, The Undefeated’s Sean Hurd and espnW’s Mechelle Voepel and Katie Barnes forged their picks under.
Who’s your preseason decide for MVP?
Barnes: Elena Delle Donne, Washington Mystics
Hurd: Elena Delle Donne, Washington Mystics
Lobo: Brittney Griner, Phoenix Mercury
Pelton: Elena Delle Donne, Washington Mystics
Robinson: Brittney Griner, Phoenix Mercury
Ruocco: A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces
Voepel: Elena Delle Donne, Washington Mystics
Ward: Elena Delle Donne, Washington Mystics
Who’s your preseason Rookie of the 12 months?
Barnes: Asia Durr, New York Liberty
Hurd: Jackie Younger, Las Vegas Aces
Lobo: Arike Ogunbowale, Dallas Wings
Pelton: Asia Durr, New York Liberty
Robinson: Jackie Younger, Las Vegas Aces
Ruocco: Asia Durr, New York Liberty
Voepel: Arike Ogunbowale, Dallas Wings
Ward: Napheesa Collier, Minnesota Lynx
Which 5 gamers will make the All-WNBA First Workforce?
Barnes: Liz Cambage, Las Vegas; Elena Delle Donne, Washington Mystics; Tiffany Hayes, Atlanta Dream; Nneka Ogwumike, Los Angeles Sparks; Courtney Vandersloot, Chicago Sky
Hurd: Liz Cambage, Las Vegas Aces; Elena Delle Donne, Washington Mystics; Chelsea Grey, Los Angeles Sparks; Jonquel Jones, Connecticut Solar; Courtney Vandersloot, Chicago Sky
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Lobo: Liz Cambage, Las Vegas Aces; Elena Delle Donne, Washington Mystics; Chelsea Grey, Los Angeles Sparks; Brittney Griner, Phoenix Mercury; Tiffany Hayes, Atlanta Dream
Pelton: Liz Cambage, Las Vegas Aces; Elena Delle Donne, Washington Mystics; Jewell Loyd, Seattle Storm; Candace Parker, Los Angeles Sparks; Courtney Vandersloot, Chicago Sky
Robinson: Elena Delle Donne, Washington Mystics; Brittney Griner, Phoenix Mercury; Tiffany Hayes, Atlanta Dream; Kayla McBride, Las Vegas Aces; A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces
Ruocco: Liz Cambage, Las Vegas Aces; Elena Delle Donne, Washington Mystics; Chelsea Grey, Los Angeles Sparks; Tiffany Hayes, Atlanta Dream; A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces
Voepel: Elena Delle Donne, Washington Mystics; Chelsea Grey, Los Angeles Sparks; Brittney Griner, Phoenix Mercury; Nneka Ogwumike, Los Angeles Sparks; A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces
Ward: Liz Cambage, Las Vegas Aces; Elena Delle Donne, Washington Mystics; Chelsea Grey, Los Angeles Sparks; Brittney Griner, Phoenix Mercury; A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces
5 of our panelists predicted Washington Mystics ahead Elena Delle Donne will win the MVP award this season. Brittney Griner bought two votes and A’ja Wilson one. Elena Delle Donne
Which groups will meet within the WNBA Finals?
Barnes: Connecticut Solar vs. Washington Mystics
Hurd: Connecticut Solar vs. Las Vegas Aces
Lobo: Connecticut Solar vs. Phoenix Mercury
Pelton: Connecticut Solar vs. Washington Mystics
Robinson: Phoenix Mercury vs. Washington Mystics
Ruocco: Los Angeles Sparks vs. Phoenix Mercury
Voepel: Phoenix Mercury vs. Washington Mystics
Ward: Phoenix Mercury vs. Washington Mystics
Which crew will win the 2019 WNBA title?
Barnes: Washington Mystics
Hurd: Connecticut Solar
Lobo: Phoenix Mercury
Pelton: Washington Mystics
Robinson: Phoenix Mercury
Ruocco: Phoenix Mercury
Voepel: Phoenix Mercury
Ward: Phoenix Mercury