A'ja Wilson crowned MVP of women's basketball tournament at 2024 Paris Olympics

Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson continues to solidify her legacy as one of the greatest players in women's basketball. The two-time WNBA champion added another impressive accolade to her resume, being named the MVP of the women's basketball tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Wilson's dominant performance on the international stage further cements her status as a true basketball legend.

Wilson helped power Team USA to a thrilling win over France in the final to secure an eighth straight gold medal for the United States.

“It’s amazing,” Wilson said after the win. “It truly is a dynasty that we have built here at USAB and it has been incredible. And I am so proud of the resilience that my team showed. We could have fumbled it many times, but we pulled through. To say I am a two-time gold medalist, I am so blessed.”

Wilson tallied 21 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks in the 67-66 win and averaged 18.7 points, 10.2 rebounds and 2.7 blocks over six games at the Olympics.

In addition to tournament MVP, she was named to the All-Star Five for women’s basketball at the Paris Olympics alongside teammate Breanna Stewart, Gabby Williams of France, Alanna Smith of Australia and Emma Meesseman of Belgium.

The eight straight golds broke a tie with the American men’s program that won seven in a row from 1936-68. The women’s victory came less than 24 hours after the U.S. men’s team 

also beat France

Information from the Associated Press was used in this report.