Point Guard |
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Ukari Figgs 5-9 | Purdue '99
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2001 STATISTICS |
| G |
PPG |
RPG |
APG |
| 2 |
8.5 |
2.0 |
6.5 |
BS: 1 ST: 1 3FG: 3
Postseason
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WNBA.com Scouting Report: Best open three-point shooter in league ... just doesn't miss spot-up threes ... isn't looking to drive the ball to the hole ... doesn't like contact ... good ball-handler with right hand ... average ball-handler with left ... her primary job is to get the Sparks into their offense and hit threes on double downs ... prefers to drive right on perimeter ... make her put it on the floor and drive left. |
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Ticha Penicheiro 5-11 | Old Dominion '98
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2001 STATISTICS |
| G |
PPG |
RPG |
APG |
| 2 |
1.0 |
4.5 |
8.0 |
BS: 1 ST: 1 3FG: 0
Postseason
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WNBA.com Scouting Report: Playing very well this year -- assists are high; turnovers are low ... loves to control tempo ... excellent player in the open court ... sees the floor extremely well, especially in transition ... loves to penetrate and create assist opportunities ... a solid defender who keeps opponents in front of her, but is deceptively quick and has good anticipation to get steals. |
Shooting Guard |
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Tamecka Dixon 5-9 | Kansas '97
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2001 STATISTICS |
| G |
PPG |
RPG |
APG |
| 2 |
13.0 |
3.5 |
2.5 |
BS: 0 ST: 7 3FG: 0
Postseason
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WNBA.com Scouting Report: One of the quickest first steps in the entire league ... loves to eat you up with hesitation moves by changing her speed or direction ... only needs about six inches to get a step on you ... likes to drive right for layups and left for pull-ups/layups ... keep her perimeter ... loves to use screen/rolls to get some space to take you to the basket .. quick hands on defense. |
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Kedra Holland-Corn 5-7 | Georgia '97
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2001 STATISTICS |
| G |
PPG |
RPG |
APG |
| 2 |
15.5 |
4.0 |
1.0 |
BS: 1 ST: 4 3FG: 4
Postseason
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WNBA.com Scouting Report: Tremendous quickness on both ends of the floor ... runs to a spot on the break and looks to shoot the three ... don't let her stand, set and then shoot ... has good range and is very streaky ... has no conscience and will shoot until she makes ... wants to go right into attack defense ... is lazy on close-outs defensively and likes to dig down on the post. |
Center |
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Leslie Leslie USC '94 |
6-4
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2001 STATISTICS |
| G |
PPG |
RPG |
APG |
| 2 |
23.5 |
14.5 |
2.0 |
BS: 5 ST: 3 3FG: 2
Postseason
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WNBA.com Scouting Report: Has three-point range ... likes to drive right from the rop of key or perimeter ... likes to turn around jumper to her right shoulder on the right low block or start to her right shoulder hard and then step through ... is passing the ball very well on double-downs and then immediately re-posting ... very aggressive offensive rebounder ... runs the floor very well ... good shot blocker ... likes to play behind in post and try to block your shot ... likes to rebound the ball and outlet long to guards streaking up the sidelines. |
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Yolanda Griffith 6-4 | Florida Atlantic '93
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2001 STATISTICS |
| G |
PPG |
RPG |
APG |
| 2 |
29.0 |
13.0 |
0.5 |
BS: 3 ST: 4 3FG: 0
Postseason
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WNBA.com Scouting Report: Extremely athletic ... a fantastic finisher on the break ... wants the ball all the time ... the best offensive rebounder in the WNBA ... a great anticipator and is quick to the ball ... a lazy post defender who makes up for that with incredible jumping ability and long arms ... very quick off the dribble and an excellent finisher. |
Power Forward |
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DeLisha Milton 6-1 | Florida '97
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2001 STATISTICS |
| G |
PPG |
RPG |
APG |
| 2 |
5.0 |
5.0 |
2.0 |
BS: 2 ST: 1 3FG: 0
Postseason
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WNBA.com Scouting Report: Meanest, nastiest, most competitive player in the league ... will eat you up if you're not ready to compete ... has developed the three-point shot from the perimeter and is playing the three spot a lot now ... likes to turn her left shoulder when posting on either block ... is more comfortable putting the ball on the floor going to her right ... very aggressive defensively ... has very long arms ande will try to block shots coming from the help side. |
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Tangela Smith 6-4 | Iowa '98
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2001 STATISTICS |
| G |
PPG |
RPG |
APG |
| 2 |
13.5 |
4.0 |
1.5 |
BS: 1 ST: 1 3FG: 0
Postseason
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WNBA.com Scouting Report: A slashing type 4 player who can really impact the game ... has good fullcourt speed and likes to run the floor ... loves the offensive boards ... has good range on her shot up to 17 feet ... likes to use pump fake and one dribble for her shot ... is an aggressive defender ... very capable of a big game. |
Small Forward |
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Mwadi Mabika 5-11 | Congo
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2001 STATISTICS |
| G |
PPG |
RPG |
APG |
| 2 |
11.5 |
5.5 |
3.0 |
BS: 2 ST: 1 3FG: 3
Postseason
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WNBA.com Scouting Report: Excellent three-point shooting range, but seems to be struggling a bit this season ... great crunch time three-point shooter ... likes to finish with her right hand going right or left ... quick first step with long strides ... covers a lot of ground and gets to the basket quicker than you think ... is very capable of dominating the boards ... plays passing lanes extremely well ... very physical on-ball defender ... has very long arms and is very strong. |
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Edna Campbell 5-8 | Texas '91
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2001 STATISTICS |
| G |
PPG |
RPG |
APG |
| 2 |
4.5 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
BS: 0 ST: 2 3FG: 1
Postseason
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WNBA.com Scouting Report: Has deep 3-point range ... loves to come off screens and pull up ... very quick release ... tends to stay on perimeter ... if she gets hot, she is going to have a big night ... very quick, solid defensive player. |
Key Reserves |
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Latasha Byears F | 5-11 | DePaul '96
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2001 STATISTICS |
| G |
PPG |
RPG |
APG |
| 2 |
5.0 |
5.5 |
0.0 |
BS: 0 ST: 2 3FG: 0
Postseason
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WNBA.com Scouting Report: Hottest post player from an offensive standpoint ... is running the floor much better this year on the offensive end ... likes to turn her right shoulder on the low block, allowing her to get her shot off against much bigger opponents ... has an extremely quick release ... a gambler on defense when playing off the ball ... has very quick hands ... will tire quickly if forced to run the court in defensive transition. |
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Kara Wolters C | 6-7 | Connecticut '97
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2001 STATISTICS |
| G |
PPG |
RPG |
APG |
| 2 |
1.0 |
0.5 |
0.0 |
BS: 0 ST: 1 3FG: 0
Postseason
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WNBA.com Scouting Report: Physically strong but doesn't like much contact ... decent low-post moves ... really likes the hook shot ... poor defensive player but makes up for her foot speed by being 6-7 ... a big shot changer ... finishes well. |
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Nicky McCrimmon G | 5-8 | USC '94
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2001 STATISTICS |
| G |
PPG |
RPG |
APG |
| 2 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
BS: 0 ST: 0 3FG: 0
Postseason
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WNBA.com Scouting Report: Looks to come into games and just run the offense and hit open threes when opposing teams double down on the post ... is more comfortable handling with her right than with her left ... doesn't like a hand in her face on her shot ... post players play her for the pass, especially when driving to her left. |
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Ruthie Bolton-Holifield G | 5-9 | Auburn '89
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2001 STATISTICS |
| G |
PPG |
RPG |
APG |
| 2 |
12.5 |
4.0 |
0.0 |
BS: 0 ST: 1 3FG: 4
Postseason
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WNBA.com Scouting Report: A big-time player ... has deep range and three-point range with no conscience ... loves to fill the lanes and shoot the three ... will defensively deny wing entry passes ... will look to fade screens and hit threes if she loses her defender ... has a quick first step ... when driving right, she looks to go all the way to the hole ... when driving left, she looks to shoot the pull-up or the step back ... can get a good look very quickly. |
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Rhonda Mapp C | 6-2 | N.C. State '92
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2001 STATISTICS |
| G |
PPG |
RPG |
APG |
| 2 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
0.0 |
BS: 0 ST: 0 3FG: 0
Postseason
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WNBA.com Scouting Report: Can turn right or left shoulder on the block ... is more effective when she is able to turn to right shoulder ... likes to get in deep position on the block ... if this happens, opponent is dead -- she will eat you up ... runs the floor better than you think in transition ... is a banger ... will play behind and hit you. |
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Lady Hardmon G | 5-10 | Georgia '92
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2001 STATISTICS |
| G |
PPG |
RPG |
APG |
| 2 |
1.0 |
1.5 |
0.5 |
BS: 0 ST: 0 3FG: 0
Postseason
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WNBA.com Scouting Report: Very solid defender ... can move her feet ... when she catches the ball in transition, she wants to drive ... make her shoot outside shots ... dare her to beat you with jumpers ... do not bite on shot fakes -- make her shoot the ball ... prefers to go left with the dribble. |
