Since its launch in 1997, the WNBA has delivered some of the most impressive performances in the history of basketball. Only a select group of WNBA players have recorded a triple-double — a double-digit total in three of five statistical categories (assists, blocks, points, rebounds and steals) over the course of a single game.
Here’s a look at the history of the triple-double in the WNBA, including the players who have recorded the most.
How many triple-doubles have there been in the WNBA?
There have been a total of 41 triple-doubles in WNBA history, including both the regular season (36) and postseason (5).
Who was the first player in WNBA history to record a triple-double?
Sheryl Swoopes recorded the WNBA’s first triple-double on July 27, 1999. The four-time WNBA champion and three-time WNBA MVP finished with 14 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for the Houston Comets in an 85-46 win over the Detroit Shock.
Swoopes was also the first player in WNBA history to record a triple-double in both the regular season and the playoffs. Swoopes had 14 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in a 75-58 win versus the Seattle Storm in Game 3 of the 2005 Western Conference semifinals.
How many rookies in WNBA history have had a triple-double?
Caitlin Clark became the first…
