2001 WNBA season
| 2001 WNBA season | |
|---|---|
| League | Women's National Basketball Association |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Duration | May 28 - September 1, 2001 |
| Games | 32 |
| Teams | 16 |
| Total attendance | 2,322,962 |
| Average attendance | 9,074 |
| TV partner(s) | ESPN, NBC |
| Draft | |
| Top draft pick | Lauren Jackson |
| Picked by | Seattle Storm |
| Regular season | |
| Season MVP | Lisa Leslie (Los Angeles) |
| Top scorer | Katie Smith (Minnesota) |
| Playoffs | |
| Finals champions | Los Angeles Sparks |
| Runners-up | Charlotte Sting |
| Finals MVP | Lisa Leslie (Los Angeles) |
The 2001 WNBA season was the Women's National Basketball Association's fifth season. The season ended with the Los Angeles Sparks winning their first WNBA championship.