Postseason Awards: 2001
All-WNBA First Team
Katie Smith, Forward, Minnesota Lynx
Natalie Williams, Forward, Utah Starzz
Lisa Leslie, Center, Los Angeles Sparks
Janeth Arcain, Guard, Houston Comets
Merlakia Jones, Guard, Cleveland Rockers
All-WNBA Second Team
Tina Thompson, Forward, Houston Comets
Chamique Holdsclaw, Forward, Washington Mystics
Yolanda Grifith, Center, Sacramento Monarchs
Ticha Penicheiro, Guard, Sacramento Monarchs
Tamecka Dixon, Guard, Los Angeles Sparks
Defensive Player of the Year
Debbie Black , Miami Sol
Coach of the Year
Dan Hughes, Cleveland Rockers
WNBA Most Valuable Player presented by Buick:
Lisa Leslie, Los Angeles Sparks
Rookie of the Year
Jackie Stiles, Portland Fire
Most Improved Player
Janeth Arcain, Houston Comets
Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award presented by American General
Sue Wicks, New York Liberty
Bud Light Shooting Champions
Field Goal Percentage: Latasha Byears, Los Angeles Sparks
Free Throw Percentage: Elena Baranova, Miami Sol