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BET Awards 2025: Check out complete List of Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year Winners
Angel Reese. Image via: Kevin Mazur/MG25/The 2025 BET Awards kicked off with a bang as
Kevin Hart
returned to host, bringing his usual charm and sharp humor. He wasted no time stirring the crowd with jokes that touched on everything from music to celebrity drama.
But beyond the laughs, the night was a vibrant salute to Black excellence, packed with energy, emotion, and iconic performances.
The event was labeled as "Culture's Biggest Night," and it has celebrated influence. The spotlight wasn't only on music stars, actors, or celebrities in the showbiz as the annual event also acknowledged sports icons across different games. NBA stars and legends like
LeBron James
, Stephen Curry, and
Anthony Edwards
were among the nominees for Sportsman of the Year. On the women's side, WNBA talents Angel Reese, A'ja Wilson, and Juju Watkins stood tall in the Sportswoman of the Year race. The full list of winners in the sports category showed just how sports and culture are connected at the
BET Awards
.
Complete list of 2025 Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year winners
Sportswoman of the Year Award
A'ja Wilson – WNBA (Las Vegas Aces)
Angel Reese – WNBA (Chicago Sky)
Claressa Shields – Boxing
Coco Gauff – Tennis (USA)
Dawn Staley –
NCAA
Women's Basketball (South Carolina Gamecocks Head Coach)
Flau'jae Johnson – NCAA Women's Basketball (LSU Tigers)
Juju Watkins – NCAA Women's Basketball (USC Trojans)
Sha'Carri Richardson – Track and Field (USA)
Simone Biles – Gymnastics (USA)
Sportswoman of the Year Winner – Angel Reese (Basketball)
Sportsman of the Year Award
Aaron Judge, MLB (New York Yankees)
Anthony Edwards, NBA (Minnesota Timberwolves)
Deion Sanders, NCAA Football Coach (Colorado Buffaloes)
Jalen Hurts, NFL (Philadelphia Eagles)
Jayson Tatum, NBA (Boston Celtics)
LeBron James, NBA (Los Angeles Lakers)
Saquon Barkley, NFL (Philadelphia Eagles, formerly New York Giants)
Stephen Curry, NBA (Golden State Warriors)
Sportsman of the Year Winner– Jalen Hurts (Football)
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