Alyssa Thomas, former Central Dauphin star, named All-WNBA first team, finishes 3rd in MVP voting

Thomas has set several WNBA records already this season.

Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas shoots drives during the second half of a WNBA basketball basketball game against the Dallas Wings in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Alyssa Thomas has put together an incredible season for the Connecticut Sun, and Wednesday the former Central Dauphin standout got recognized for that.

She tallied six triple-doubles this season, becoming the first WNBA player to surpass two in a season, and also becoming the league’s all-time leader in that category. She also set the WNBA single-season record for assists and double-doubles and became the first player in WNBA history to record 600-plus point, 300-plus rebounds and 300-plus assists in a season.

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