Career Milestones & Achievements

Previous record: Not applicable: annual official WNBA rookie-team selection, not a displaced statistical record.

Sydney Taylor was named to the official 2026 WNBA All-Rookie Team on October 14, 2026. The team has six players because Pauline Astier and Kiki Rice tied for the final spot. This league selection is distinct from the Associated Press All-Rookie Team and is stored as a separate honor rather than overwriting any AP award. Verification: https://storm.wnba.com/news/flaujae-johnson-named-to-2026-wnba-all-rookie-team ; https://www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/2026-wnba-awards-winners-full-list-mvp/

Previous record: Previous undrafted-rookie scoring-average holder and value were not identified in the verified sources.

Sydney Taylor averaged 13.6 points per game in the 2026 regular season, the highest average by an undrafted rookie in WNBA history, as stated by CBS Sports and the bookmarked Real App post. This scoring-average milestone is distinct from her existing total-points record. Verification: https://www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/wnba-rookie-rankings-top-10-2026-season-olivia-miles/

Sydney Taylor now has the most points by an undrafted rookie in WNBA history.

Sydney Taylor (Chicago Sky) recorded the most efficient 25-point game by a rookie in WNBA history vs the Connecticut Fire (per Real App).