Sydney Johnson finishes third in WNBA Coach of the Year voting

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: Head coach Sydney Johnson of the Washington Mystics looks on against the Chicago Sky during the second half of the game at Capital One Arena on September 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using

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Monday, the WNBA announced that Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve won the 2026 Coach of the Year award. Minnesota finished the 2026 season with a 33-11 record. Reeve also won Coach of the Year five times, more than any other coach.

Washington Mystics Head Coach Sydney Johnson was third place after leading Washington to a 28-16 record despite his team being projected to be lottery bound in preseason rankings. Golden State Valkyries Head Coach Natalie Nakase was second place.