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Napheesa Collier’s Hot Start to 2025

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By Ana Kieu · 2 min read
Napheesa Collier
May 6, 2025; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) shoots against the Chicago Sky during the first half of a WNBA pre-season game at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Napheesa Collier’s hot start to the 2025 WNBA season has had plenty of people talking. Collier, 28, currently plays for the Minnesota Lynx as a power forward. Here’s what you need to know about Collier’s start to 2025.

Napheesa Collier’s Hot Start

Napheesa Collier’s hot start has propelled her into the WNBA MVP discussion, despite the WNBA season being in the early stages. Collier has established herself as the WNBA’s leading scorer and can certainly continue this pace for future success.

Collier’s current averages of 26.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, along with 52.7% field goal shooting, 43.8% three-point shooting, and 93.9% free throw shooting, has solidified her powerhouse status as a member of the Minnesota Lynx.

Napheesa Collier’s Overall Career

The Minnesota Lynx selected Napheesa Collier with the sixth overall pick in the first round of the 2019 WNBA Draft. Collier played college basketball at UConn from 2015 to 2019. Collier is a Jefferson City, Missouri native who attended Jefferson City High School in Jefferson City, Mo., and Incarnate Word Academy in Bel-Nor, Mo., approximately 11 miles north of the Missouri state capital.

Since then, Collier has put in the work, whether in the United States or overseas. Collier has also played brief stints for Lattes-Montpellier in Lattes, France, Fenerbahce SK in Istanbul, Turkey, and Lunar Owls BC in Miami, Florida. Either way, Collier’s all-around impact on both ends of the floor has made her an unstoppable force who can scare opponents.

Final Thoughts

Napheesa Collier has been improving for the Minnesota Lynx, a team projected to return to the 2025 WNBA Finals. Collier has improved from her career averages of 17.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game, along with 52.7% field goal shooting, 32.1% three-point shooting, and 83% free throw shooting.

The WNBA season is quite young, but Collier is a top candidate in the 2025 WNBA MVP discussion. Collier’s early performance has showcased her consistency and ability to deliver when it matters the most. Most recently, Collier finished Tuesday’s game vs. Seattle Storm with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists, along with 38.9% field goal shooting and 100% free throw shooting, a slight decrease but a great sign nonetheless.

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