Las Vegas Celebrates as Tiffany Hayes Takes Home Prestigious WNBA Honor
In a thrilling announcement, the WNBA revealed that Tiffany Hayes, guard for the Las Vegas Aces, has been awarded the coveted Sixth Person of the Year title. Hayes secured an impressive 38 out of 67 votes from a national media panel, solidifying her position as a standout player in the league.
Leonie Fiebich of New York trailed closely behind with 21 votes, while Shatori Walker-Kimbrough of Washington and Marina Mabrey of Connecticut rounded out the top four.
This marks the fifth time in six seasons that a Las Vegas player has taken home the esteemed award, a testament to the team’s exceptional talent and dedication.
Hayes, now in her 12th WNBA season and first with the Aces, made a significant impact coming off the bench in 28 games and starting five. Her impressive stats include averaging 9.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, with a remarkable 40.2% success rate from beyond the three-point line.
Notably, Hayes’ achievement comes just six months after announcing her retirement from the WNBA. Her remarkable comeback and subsequent win are a true inspiration to fans and fellow players alike.
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