Allisha Gray, the former South Carolina Gamecock and current sharpshooting guard for the Atlanta Dream, has been named the WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month for June 2025—marking her second Player of the Month honor this season and a franchise first for Atlanta .
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🔥 A Season for the Ages
Gray has put together the best season of her professional career, putting up career highs across the board: 18.2 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 3.7 APG, with shooting splits of 45.1% from the field and an impressive 41.5% from 3‑point range during June . Her stellar play has been instrumental in propelling the Atlanta Dream into the top four in the Eastern Conference standings.
These back‑to‑back Eastern Player of the Month honors mark a historic moment—not only is Gray the first Dream player to earn multiple such honors in a single season, she’s also the first East‑side athlete to do so since Sabrina Ionescu in 2024 . Her consistency and efficiency have, once again, put her in the MVP conversation.
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🌟 From Collegiate Glory to Pro Prowess
College pedigree: Gray starred at both UNC (2013–15) and South Carolina (2016–17), eventually earning NCAA title honors in 2017 .
Draft & early success: Selected 4th overall in 2017, she was named WNBA Rookie of the Year and has since developed into a multi-dimensional force—an elite shooter and clutch performer .
All‑Star accolades: Her breakout 2025 campaign earned her her third consecutive All-Star selection (2023–25), solidifying her status as one of the league’s premier guards .
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📅 What’s Next
All-Star Game: Gray will be on the court for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game on July 19, where she was named a starter alongside fellow Gamecocks Allisha Gray, Aliyah Boston, and A’ja Wilson—a testament to South Carolina’s dominance at the professional level .
Post-season push: With June’s success fueling momentum, the Dream are positioned to fight for home-court advantage in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Expect Gray to continue battling nightly against top-level competition.
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🏁 Final Take
Allisha Gray’s second Player of the Month award isn’t just personal—it’s a signal that Atlanta has found its go‑to superstar. With her sharpshooting, clutch play, and veteran leadership, she’s become a cornerstone for the Dream and a standout among the league’s elite. As the season progresses, it’s clear: Gray is not just a former Carolina standout—she’s now one of the WNBA’s defining talents in 2025.
Let me know if you’d like insights into her season stats, recent game highlights, or how the Dream stack up in the Eastern Conference!