Top 5 Most Influential Free Agents Ready To Turn WNBA Free Agency Into Total Chaos
Top free agents like Kahleah Copper, Jackie Young, Sabrina Ionescu, Nneka Ogwumike and Alyssa Thomas would be a mega powershift in the upcoming WNBA …
Alyssa Thomas was born on April 12, 1992, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. From a young age, she stood out as a strong and skilled player. She attended Central Dauphin High School, where she became one of the top recruits in the nation.
Thomas committed to play college basketball at the University of Maryland. Her time at Maryland (2010–2014) was outstanding:
ACC Player of the Year three times (2012, 2013, 2014).
Finished her career as Maryland’s all-time leading scorer.
Averaged 18.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game in college.
Led Maryland to multiple NCAA Tournament runs, including a Final Four appearance.
Her toughness, ability to score inside, and playmaking skills made her one of the best players in the nation.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Alyssa Thomas |
| Born | April 12, 1992 (Age: 33) |
| Hometown | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Position | Forward |
| College | University of Maryland (2010–2014) |
| WNBA Draft | 2014 – 1st Round, 4th Overall by New York Liberty (traded to Connecticut Sun) |
| Current Team | Connecticut Sun |
| Jersey Number | #25 |
| Notable Records | All-time WNBA leader in career triple-doubles (15+) |
| WNBA All-Star | 4× (2017, 2019, 2022, 2023) |
| Social Media | @athomas_25 on Instagram |
Alyssa Thomas entered the 2014 WNBA Draft and was selected 4th overall by the New York Liberty. On draft night, she was traded to the Connecticut Sun, where she has played her entire career.
As a rookie in 2014, Thomas showed her versatility. She could defend multiple positions, rebound, and handle the ball like a guard despite being a forward. Over the years, she became the face of the Sun franchise.
Alyssa Thomas is the all-time WNBA leader in triple-doubles.
2022 Season: She recorded 4 triple-doubles, including two in the Finals against the Las Vegas Aces.
2023 Season: She broke her own records, finishing with 8 triple-doubles in one season.
Career Total (as of 2025): Over 15 career triple-doubles, the most in WNBA history.
Her ability to score, rebound, and create for teammates makes her one of the most unique players the league has ever seen.
2022: Averaged 13.4 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game. Helped lead the Sun to the WNBA Finals.
2023: Had her best all-around season, averaging 15.5 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 7.9 assists per game. Finished second in MVP voting behind Breanna Stewart.
2024: Continued her dominance with 14.7 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 7.5 assists per game, proving her consistency.
2025: Still the centerpiece of the Connecticut Sun, averaging near a triple-double again and pushing her team toward another playoff run.
WNBA All-Star: 4× (2017, 2019, 2022, 2023).
All-WNBA Team Selections: Multiple (First and Second Teams).
WNBA All-Defensive Team: Several times.
WNBA Finals Appearances: 2019 and 2022.
WNBA Triple-Double Record Holder: Most career and single-season triple-doubles.

Top free agents like Kahleah Copper, Jackie Young, Sabrina Ionescu, Nneka Ogwumike and Alyssa Thomas would be a mega powershift in the upcoming WNBA …

Alyssa Thomas pulled out of the 1-on-1 matchup against Aliyah Boston, and fans claimed that she feared the Fever forward.

Players like Breanna Stewart, Alyssa Thomas and Brittney Griner will be in focus as the Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament will give them the opportunity to …

Aliyah Boston will take on Alyssa Thomas in her first 1-on-on matchup from Pod D, handing her the opportunity to get huge praise.

The Mist BC and Laces BC have a close contest at the top, while Rose BC and Breeze BC drop down in power rankings in the Unrivaled Season 2.
![Cameron Brink Still Manages To Score After Taking A Hard Blow To Her Face Against Laces BC [VIDEO]](https://wnbatake.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Cameron-Brink-2-400x225.jpg)
Cameron Brink nearly gave away the play and made the attempt with one hand on her face to put her side within reach against the Laces BC.

The Laces BC has a healthy and deep roster to impact the games in various ways, allowing them to take on any challenger in the Unrivalled season 2.

As WNBA and WNBPA are still on ‘square one’ on CBA discussions, a WNBA analyst highlights a big question over Kelsey Mitchell and Alyssa Thomas’ …

WNBPA claimed A’ja Wilson and Alyssa Thomas combined for 3 million views. Caitlin Clark fans laughed at the ‘delusional’ claim.

Alyssa Thomas will play for the revamped Laces BC in the Unrivaled season 2, who are one of the favorites for the title.

Jonquel Jones joins Saudi-backed Project B after Nneka Ogwumike and Alyssa Thomas, escalating WNBA’s CBA turmoil, equal-pay tensions, and growing …

Alyssa Thomas becomes the newest addition to Project B, and the WNBA fans didn’t like it, considering the CBA negotiations standoff.

The Phoenix Mercury will look to re-sign its star players and add a few impactful pieces to go one step ahead of the 2025 season’s result.

Alyssa Thomas praises Kristi Toliver’s leadership during the Phoenix Mercury’s Finals run, endorsing her as a future WNBA head coach after Nate …

Alyssa Thomas battled through a painful collision with Jewell Loyd to return in the second half, but her heroic effort couldn’t save the Phoenix …

A’ja Wilson has perfected Becky Hammon’s long-term defensive strategy to shut down Alyssa Thomas.
