WNBA 2025: Will Marina Mabrey Win Sixth Player of the Year?
WNBA 2025: Will Marina Mabrey Win Sixth Player of the Year?
The Sixth Player of the Year award was first introduced following the 2007 WNBA season, as it recognizes a player who made a significant impact when coming off the bench.
For a basketball player to be eligible for the prestigious title, they will need to have come off the bench in more games than they have started during the regular season.
The strict criteria guarantees that the award is only presented to a reserve player and isn’t given to a regular starter.
Thanks to Marina Mabrey’s recent performance on the court, she is becoming an increasingly strong contender for the accolade. Keep reading to find out if she is likely to win Sixth Player of the Year for the 2025 WNBA regular season.
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Marina Mabrey Has Made an Impact This Season
LEADERBOARD
WNBA Sixth Player of the Year 2025 Season Award Winner
| # | Bet Options | Chance to Win | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implied Projected Winner Tiffany Hayes | 18.18% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Marina Mabrey | 13.33% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Sophie Cunningham | 10% |
Marina Mabrey has impressed many times when coming off the bench this season, placing her in a strong position for Sixth Player of the Year.
Her statistics are proof of her exceptional performance on the court. As of July 2025, she is averaging 15.2 points per game, making 5.0 rebounds, and an impressive 4.1 assists for the Connecticut Sun in 13 games played.
While she may have lost out on the award in 2024, she received two votes, indicating the voters are aware of her impact on the court. However, she has started in many of these games, which could affect her chances of taking home the accolade this year.
Tiffany Hayes is the Reigning Super Sub
Tiffany Hayes received the Sixth Player of the Year award for the 2024 WNBA season, as she had a huge impact when coming off the bench for the Las Vegas Aces.
While she may have moved to the Golden State Valkyries in 2025, it doesn’t seem to have affected her performance as a super sub, as BEO betting odds are showing she is likely to win the award for her second consecutive year.
As of July 2025, Hayes has averaged 13 points, 2.6 assists, and 3.8 rebounds in nine games played. Also, she demonstrated her role as a super sub during the Valkyries’ game against Seattle Storm in June 2025, as she enjoyed a 21-point game after coming off the bench.
Sophie Cunningham is a Dark Horse
As Sophie Cunningham hasn’t started in any games during the 2025 WNBA regular season, she is eligible for the Sixth Player of the Year award this year.
Plus, she often impresses each time she comes off the bench, as she is averaging 5.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1 steal in 11 games played.
Her performance hasn’t wavered throughout the season. If she continues to play at the same standard or higher, there is a good chance she will accept the accolade at the end of the season.
Of course, another fantastic reserve player could walk away with Sixth Player of the Year, such as Maddy Siegrist, Leonie Fiebich, Dana Evans, or Temi Fagbenle, to name a few.
The winner of Sixth Player of the Year is likely to be announced once the 2025 WNBA season is over, meaning it might be presented in late September or early October. Keep your eyes peeled for the announcement.
