A’ja Wilson one of first WNBA stars to have popular collectible

A’ja Wilson is known for accomplishing big things on the court, but the next mark she leaves on women’s basketball will come in a much smaller package.

On Wednesday, Funko announced that Wilson would be one of four WNBA players to be immortalized in the first-ever Pop! figures for the league.

The other three players to have their likenesses on the popular figures alongside Wilson are Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart and Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese. Images of the figures have yet to be released, but they are currently scheduled to go on pre-sale on May 14.

“At Funko, we believe fandom has no boundaries and we are incredibly excited about this relationship,” Funko CEO Cynthia Williams said in a news release. “The recent rapid rise of the WNBA, the power of its players as engaging brand ambassadors, and its passionate fanbase are a testament to the power of sports culture.”

The WNBA is the latest sports league to have Pop! figures, as the Big Four North American leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL) all have some already. The four-inch figures launched in the 2010s, with major brands such as Marvel, Star Wars and DC Comics all having their own lines. It’s another step up for the WNBA, which is enjoying record-setting attendance and viewership figures as of late.

The Aces tip off their season in a revenge game on the road against the New York Liberty on May 17. The team’s home opener is scheduled for May 23 against the Washington Mystics.