A'ja Wilson. Image via: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesA'ja Wilson is making headlines again. She has added another milestone to her remarkable 2026 campaign by winning the Sportswoman of the Year award at the BET Awards. The Las Vegas Aces superstar received the honor after another dominant stretch in the WNBA.The recognition comes during a standout season for Wilson, who is fresh off a commanding performance in Las Vegas' 107-99 victory over the Chicago Sky. Despite briefly leaving the game after rolling her ankle, the four-time WNBA MVP returned to finish with 30 points and 15 rebounds.A'ja Wilson wins BET Award 2026 in the Sportswoman of the Year categoryLas Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson. (AP Photo/John Locher)Wilson topped a star-studded list of nominees to capture the Sportswoman of the Year award. The category featured elite athletes from several sports, reflecting one of the deepest fields at this year's BET Awards.The nominees included basketball stars Angel Reese and Flau'jae Johnson, boxing champion Claressa Shields, tennis standouts Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka, Olympic track athletes Gabby Thomas and Sha'Carri Richardson, and Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles.Wilson's latest accolade arrives during another exceptional WNBA season. She powered the Aces past Chicago with 30 points, 15 rebounds, four steals and three blocked shots while helping Las Vegas improve to 14-5.Aces coach Becky Hammon praised her franchise centerpiece after the victory."She just has her finger print all over the game. When she wants basketballs, she just goes and gets them. That's a luxury to have."The victory marked Las Vegas' 10th win in its past 12 games and further strengthened its position among the WNBA's top contenders.A'ja Wilson injury updateWilson gave the Aces a brief scare in the fourth quarter against Chicago after appearing to roll her ankle with 7:20 remaining.She left for the locker room as concern spread throughout the United Center. The absence proved short-lived. Wilson returned just moments later with 7:05 left on the clock and immediately resumed her impact, scoring 10 more points while recording a crucial steal with just over three minutes remaining to help seal the victory.Her quick return eased fears of a significant injury and allowed Las Vegas to close out another important road win.A'ja Wilson current statsWilson continues to lead the league on both ends of the floor, producing MVP-caliber numbers through 18 regular-season games.Stat2026 SeasonGames Played18Minutes32.1Points25.5Rebounds9.1Assists3Steals1.4Blocks1.9FG%52.20%3PT%41.50%FT%82.70%Her combination of scoring efficiency, rebounding and rim protection has once again placed her among the favorites for another MVP award.What is the BET Award?Established in 2001 by Black Entertainment Television (BET), the BET Awards celebrate outstanding achievements by African Americans and other minorities across music, film, television, sports and philanthropy.The ceremony is traditionally held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and is broadcast live on BET and other Paramount-owned networks. The award trophy, designed by sculptor Carlos "Mare139" Rodriguez, draws inspiration from the words "aspire, ascend, achieve."