WNBA Power Rankings: Unbeaten Liberty, Valkyries are Early Surprises
After a controversial draft day trade and cutting a fan favorite, the Valkyries have defied expectations and reversed the narrative with an undefeated 2-0 start to the season.
Michael Voepel May 12, 2026, 08:30 AM ET Close Michael Voepel is a senior writer who covers the WNBA, women's college basketball and other college sports. Voepel began covering women's basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996. Follow on X
_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/48742961/wnba-2026-power-rankings-valkyries-liberty-aces)._
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