It was about time when fans used to wait in the queues to get a glimpse of their favourite WNBA players. They have to get their schedules arranged, tickets bought, and whatnot. But with social media coming in full force, one can get to see what their favourite basketball stars have been doing, as close as in the past few hours.
Additionally, in the past few years, social media platforms like Instagram X(formerly Twitter) and Snapchat have become a vital part of everybody’s life. And the WNBA superstars are no different. So let’s have a look at the ten most followed WNBA players on Instagram.
1. Angel Reese – 5 Million
Among WNBA players, Angel Reese has the most Instagram followers (her username is angelereese5). With about 5 million fans who appreciate her posts, she is at the top of the list. Her massive social media presence shows the wide range of people who take a good interest in her outside of basketball.
2. Caitlin Clark – 3.6 Million
Second place goes to Clark (username: caitlinclark22), who has roughly 3.6 million followers on Instagram. A large number of fans follow the Indiana Fever rookie’s journey from college to the WNBA.
People love following her on and off the court, as evidenced by the large number of likes and comments on her posts.
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3. Paige Bueckers – 2.8 Million
With about 2.8 million followers, Bueckers (username: paigebueckers) comes in third. As soon as she joined the WNBA, she gained popularity. Fans who enjoy watching her play and following her daily life love her because of her interesting posts and highlights.
4. Sabrina Ionescu – 1.5 Million
Fourth place goes to Ionescu (username: sabrina_i), who has roughly 1.4 million followers on Instagram. Her strong performances and leadership abilities are the reasons behind her popularity. Her training videos and personal posts are among the most liked and viewed content on the account. Additionally, Ionescu is never shy about showing her fans the hard work she puts in the practice court.
5. A’ja Wilson – 1.4 Million
With roughly 1.4 million followers, Wilson (username: aja22wilson) is ranked in fifth place along with another WNBA star. Her social media presence is a reflection of her league stardom. Many fans like her on-court accomplishments and appreciate her style and off-court updates.
6. Cameron Brink – 1.4 Million
Brink also has about 1.4 million followers (username: cameronbrink22). Because of her interesting content and developing talent, she is ranked among the best. As she continues to leave her mark on the league, fans relate to her journey.
7. Hailey Van Lith – 1.3 Million
Van Lith shares the same follower count of about 1.3 million (username: haileyvanlith). Her highlights, personality, and energy attract support and attention. Her attitude and videos of her playing mixed with informal moments are appealing to her fans.
8. Kelsey Plum – 1.3 Million
Around 1.3 million people follow Plum (username: kelseyplum10). She stands out thanks to her powerful play and effective fan communication. Her posts that combine basketball with her personal life are well-liked by her followers.
9. Sophie Cunningham – 1.2 Million
The Indiana Fever star has over 1.2 million followers on the Instagram(username: sophie_cham). This makes her 9th on this list which itself says a lot about her popularity inside WNBA court.
10. Jewel Loyd – 1 Million
Loyd has about 1.1 million followers (username: jewellloyd). Her abilities and the way she shares her journey with fans have helped her grow her following. Both her on-court skills and behind-the-scenes footage appeal to people’s interest.
11. Skylar Diggins Smith – 1 Million
Diggins Smith, who has approximately one million followers, is tenth on the list (username: skylardiggins). Her devoted fan base values her expertise, experience, and the way she maintains a relationship with them via her posts.