Sonia Citron and 3 WNBA players who have made a big leap this season
Citron is becoming one of the best guards in the WNBA, Dominque Malonga is making her sophomore leap, and other standouts from the first weeks of the WNBA season.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MAY 15: Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics after scoring a basket against the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 15, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) | Getty Images We’re just a few weeks into the WNBA season, but already, it’s clear that several players have drastically improved since we last saw them. Some are capitalizing on increased opportunities.
Others have just gotten better. Here are four WNBA players who have made a pretty substantial leap this season. 1.
Sonia Citron, Washington Mystics Sonia Citron was a legitimate Rookie of the Year candidate for the Washington Mystics last year. But, she’s somehow made another leap. Citron is averaging 24.
3 points (up from 14. 9 points last year) while shooting a ridiculous 60. 5% from the field.