2024 Paris Olympics Women's Basketball MVP Rankings: Top 5 potential candidates ahead of tournament tipoff

Modified Jul 27, 2024 10:35 GMT

The Paris Olympics Women's Basketball MVP is an honor all the female ballers worldwide participating in the 2024 Paris Olympics desire. However, only a few are worthy enough to earn the title.

Here are the five potential candidates who could win the Paris Olympics Women's Basketball MVP honor at the prestigious international sports meet:

2024 Paris Olympics Women's Basketball MVP Rankings

#5 Xu Han- China

Xu Han performed well at the 2023 FIBA Women's Asia Cup. She was the driving force for China as she won the MVP honor and the gold medal at the international tournament.

If China can wake up from its slumber and return to its winning form that saw them win the World Championship two years ago, the former New York Liberty star could be a strong contender to become the Paris Olympics Women's Basketball MVP.

#4 Napheesa Collier - USA

Napheesa Collier has a strong chance to grab the Paris Olympics Women's MVP title this year. The Minnesota Lynx forward has delivered spectacular performances in the WNBA this season and has been one of the top-five scorers in the league.

She's averaging 20.0 points, 10.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game for the Lynx. Moreover, her performance against Belgium in the FIBA Women's Olympic qualifying tournament showed that she can deliver at the same level on an International stage.

#3 Breanna Stewart - USA

Breanna Stewart is a name who shouldn't be left out when talking about MVP honors. The former MVP of the 2018 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup knows the winning formula to add another prestigious title to her already stacked resume.

The New York Liberty forward has been performing at a high level in the WNBA this season. She's averaging 19.3 points, 9.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game. Given her decorated international career, she has proven herself as a wild card who could turn the tide for her team and also win the 2024 Paris Olympics Women's Basketball MVP title in the process.

#2 Emma Meesseman - Belgium

Emma Messeman is the best in-form player in international women's basketball right now.

The Belgian and former Chicago Sky forward has a rich international career resume, with the latest addition being the MVP honor at the 2023 FIBA Women's Eurobasket and 2024 FIBA Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

She would have been on the top of this list if not for one player who has been wreaking havoc in the WNBA with her insane stats and weekly performances.

#1 A'ja Wilson - USA

A'ja Wilson and the MVP honor go hand in hand, as the Las Vegas Aces center has won many of them.

During the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Wilson was the driving force behind the USA. She led them to the gold medal, beating hosts Japan in the gold-medal game.

Wilson is in great form in the WNBA this season, averaging 27.2 points, 11.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists. She has plenty of experience in winning major titles. So if there's someone who could lead USA to another gold medal and secure herself the Paris Olympics Women's Basketball MVP title, it's her.