<figure class="wp-image size-full">
					<img decoding="async" src="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2019/10/Sun-Cover-RECAP.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image- size-full" /> 
				</figure>
It’s a new decade in the WNBA.
A <a href="https://www.wnba.com/news/wnba-and-wnbpa-reach-tentative-agreement-on-groundbreaking-eight-year-collective-bargaining-agreement/">new collective bargaining agreement</a> led to a new salary cap, which leads to many new scenarios for the league’s 12 teams as they prepare for the 2020 season. Let’s take a team-by-team look at the decision points that will make for a compelling couple of weeks. Teams began negotiating with players on January 28, but no contracts can officially be signed until February 10.
<h3>Atlanta:</h3>
The biggest story for the Dream during free agency will be what appears, right now, to be an amicable break-up with Angel McCoughtry, the player that has most defined this franchise. McCoughtry will be testing the free agent market for the first time in her WNBA career, which began in 2009, and where she lands could be one of the most interesting stories of the offseason. The 33-year-old, who has twice been the WNBA scoring champion, has missed two of the last three WNBA seasons.
<h3>Chicago:</h3>
The Sky, under now second-year head coach James Wade, have a lot of work to do and a lot of decisions to make with seven players hitting free agency this season, including the veteran backcourt duo of Courtney Vandersloot and Allie Quigley, who are both unrestricted free agents. Center Stefanie Dolson (unrestricted) is unsigned, along with Jamierra Faulkner (restricted), Kayla Alexander (unrestricted), Kahleah Copper (restricted) and Astou Ndour (restricted). Dolson will be the biggest decision of the group, considering that experienced posts in the WNBA are coveted.
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-122330" src="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2019/12/GettyImages-1160492299-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="683" />
<h3>Connecticut:</h3>
The Sun undoubtedly believe they can make a run at the Finals again in 2020. But in order to do it, they are likely looking to lock up a majority of their 2019 roster. Veterans Layshia Clarendon and Shekinna Stricklen are both unrestricted free agents. Then there’s the group of restricted free agents, which includes Jonquel Jones, Courtney Williams, Morgan Tuck, Rachel Banham and Bria Holmes. Keeping this core group together, which has helped the Sun turn into one of the WNBA’s elite teams over the past three seasons, is going to be much harder heading into a new season.
<h3>Dallas:</h3>
It appears that Skylar Diggins-Smith may not be playing for the Dallas Wings when the 2020 season tips off. Diggins-Smith, despite being “cored” by the Wings after missing last season following the birth of her son, would like an opportunity to start fresh somewhere else. Giving Diggins-Smith the “core” designation gives Dallas the opportunity to make a sign-and-trade deal that would help the Wings build in a different direction, something that <a href="https://apnews.com/559739d64c2075fea2c6565c969813c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dallas Wings President and CEO Greg Bibb told the AP is an option</a>. In addition, it would allow Dallas to focus their backcourt efforts on rising star Arike Ogunbowale, who had a fantastic rookie season while Diggins-Smith sat out on maternity leave. Not only do the Wings need to find a replacement for Diggins-Smith, they would likely want to re-sign forward Glory Johnson, who will be the foundation of their inside game.
<h3>Indiana:</h3>
New head coach Marianne Stanley and GM Tamika Catchings want to end a run of four seasons in which the Fever have failed to finish with a winning record. Stanley and Catchings have a stockpile of young talent that leaves them with a full roster, therefore little room for player movement, and the No. 3 pick in April’s draft. Guard Tiffany Mitchell is a restricted free agent and the most prominent player that isn’t under contract to start the season.
<h3>Las Vegas:</h3>
Bringing Liz Cambage back to Sin City is Bill Laimbeer’s No. 1 priority. Cambage is a restricted free agent, which means the Aces can match any offer and it’s hard to imagine that they won’t considering the impact she made for them last season alongside A’ja Wilson. With only half of its roster signed, the Aces might have a chance to make a free-agent splash and add depth inside and out. Another key free agent is Tamera Young, who was a versatile key to the Aces’ playoff run last year.
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-113276" src="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2019/07/GettyImages-1155506824-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="683" />
<h3>Los Angeles:</h3>
The retirement of Alana Beard means that the Sparks need to replace a stalwart defender and on-court leader. But the top priority is securing the services of restricted free agent and three-time All-Star Chelsea Gray. Gray has reportedly already received an offer from the Sparks so expect little drama there. Among the players who contributed big to the Sparks last season, Tierra Ruffin-Pratt is in the best position to replace the defensive presence of Beard on the floor. The Sparks are considered a potential destination for Diggins-Smith.
<h3>Minnesota:</h3>
Before free agency began, the Lynx <a href="https://lynx.wnba.com/news/statement-from-lynx-head-coach-and-general-manager-cheryl-reeve-on-maya-moore/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">learned that Maya Moore will sit out a second straight season</a>. On the bright side, Sylvia Fowles is signed, as is 2019 Rookie of the Year Napheesa Collier. Seimone Augustus is an unrestricted free agent and she indicated last season that the 2020 season would be her last as a professional basketball player. It’s hard to imagine her finishing her career anywhere other than Minnesota. Guard Danielle Robinson, the Lynx’s most dependable ball distributor last year, is also an unrestricted free agent.
<h3>New York:</h3>
The Liberty, under new head coach Walt Hopkins, have cored seven-time All-Star Tina Charles, who will be waiting patiently to find out who New York will pick with the No. 1 WNBA draft pick in April. New York has six players under contract for the season, including Asia Durr, last year&#8217;s No. 2 pick, and Kia Nurse, who is emerging as a star. The Liberty, however, have decisions to make about guard and unrestricted free agent Bria Hartley.
<h3>Phoenix:</h3>
After coring Brittney Griner for the first time in her career, the Mercury now turn their attention to the major matter of signing DeWanna Bonner, who is an unrestricted free agent and has already been cored the maximum four times in her 10-year career with the Mercury. Bonner moving on at least feels like a possibility, but Diana Taurasi’s health may have a lot to do with that decision. The Mercury, who were the oldest team in the WNBA last year, also need to make decisions about Essence Carson, who brought valuable versatility to the floor last season, and point guard Leilani Mitchell, who filled in for Diana Taurasi last season. Phoenix could also be in the running for a chance to trade for Diggins-Smith, who would complement Diana Taurasi in the backcourt.
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-123750" src="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2020/02/GettyImages-1162022520-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="683" />
<h3>Seattle:</h3>
Last season, the Storm missed two key players; Breanna Stewart due to an Achilles injury and Sue Bird due to knee surgery. The Storm have exclusive negotiating rights to Stewart while Bird is an unrestricted free agent. Bird, who will turn 40 in the fall, has settled into a life in Seattle with girlfriend Megan Rapinoe. It&#8217;s hard to imagine that Bird plays out the end of her career anywhere other than the Emerald City, particularly with Stewart back on the floor. The Storm also have decisions to make about veterans Courtney Paris and Shavonte Zellous, who played key roles in the Storm’s injury-plagued 2019 season.
<h3>Washington:</h3>
Mystics head coach Mike Thibault confirmed that the team has a verbal agreement to re-sign both Elena Delle Donne and Emma Meesseman, who are unrestricted free agents. Delle Donne, the 2019 MVP, <a href="https://mystics.wnba.com/news/mystics-medical-update/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">had a small surgical procedure on her back</a> late in January but is expected to be back in time for the start of the WNBA season. Aerial Powers, who has blossomed so nicely under Thibault, is back with the Mystics in 2020 thanks to an extension. Washington has more work to do assembling its roster a handful of free agents. Guard Kristi Toliver is one of those free agents, and it’s unclear whether they&#8217;ll be able to keep her.
Longtime WNBA reporter Michelle Smith writes columns on WNBA.com throughout the season and offseason. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the WNBA or its clubs.

inside-the-w-with-michelle-smith-what-to-know-heading-into-free-agency

Inside the W with Michelle Smith: What To Know Heading Into Free Agency

<figure class="wp-image size-full">
					<img decoding="async" src="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2019/12/2014_1440.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image- size-full" /> 
				</figure>
League Champion: Phoenix Mercury (Third title in franchise history)
Top Draft Pick: Chiney Ogwumike (CON, Stanford University)
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wnba.com/awards2014/">Awards</a>
<ul>
<li>Most Valuable Player: Maya Moore (MIN)</li>
<li>Rookie of the Year: Chiney Ogwumike (CON)</li>
<li>Defensive Player of the Year: Brittney Griner (PHX) 1st DPOY</li>
<li>Sixth Woman of the Year: Allie Quigley (CHI) 1st Sixth</li>
<li>Most Improved Player: Skylar Diggins-Smith (TUL)</li>
<li>Coach of the Year: Sandy Brondello (PHX)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Top Players
<ul>
<li>All-WNBA First Team: Skylar Diggins-Smith (TUL), Brittney Griner (PHO), Maya Moore (MIN), Candace Parker (LAS), Diana Taurasi (PHX)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>All-WNBA Second Team: Seimone Augustus (MIN), Tina Charles (NYL), Danielle Robinson (SAS), Nneka Ogwumike (LAS), Danielle Robinson Angel McCoughtry (tie) (ATL), Lindsay Whalen (tie) (MIN)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>All-Rookie Team: Bria Hartley (WAS), Kayla McBride (SAS), Chiney Ogwumike (CON), Odyssey Sims (TUL), Alyssa Thomas (CON)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>All-Defense First Team: Brittney Griner (PHX), Briann January (IND), Sancho Lyttle (ATL), Angel McCoughtry (ATL), Tanisha Wright (SEA)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>All-Defense Second Team: Alana Beard (LAS), Tamika Catchings (IND), Sylvia Fowles (CHI), Maya Moore (MIN), Danielle Robinson (SAS)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Stats Leaders
<ul>
<li>Points Per Game: Maya Moore (MIN): 23.9</li>
<li>Rebounds Per Game: Courtney Paris (TUL): 10.2</li>
<li>Assists Per Game: Diana Taurasi (PHX): 5.6</li>
<li>Steals Per Game: Angel McCoughtry (ATL): 2.4</li>
<li>Blocks Per Game: Brittney Griner (PHX): 3.8</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Regular Season
The year began with two key business transactions. The first took place in February when the WNBA and NBA Board of Governors approved the sale of the Los Angeles Sparks by an investment group led by Los Angeles Lakers legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson.
A month later, the WNBA and the Players Association announced an agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement with an eight-year term beginning in 2014, with both sides having the ability to opt-out after the sixth year. Among the key elements in the new CBA is the expansion of rosters from 11 to 12 players per team. In addition, the new agreement, like the expired CBA, includes a revenue-sharing component should league revenues hit agreed-upon benchmarks.
After posting a franchise-worst 10-24 record in 2013, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnjoCzFMaYY">the Connecticut Sun won the Draft Lottery</a> and with the top pick in the 2014 WNBA Draft on April 14,<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YWwTyX01ro"> they selected Chiney Ogwumike of Stanford University.</a> Ogwumike and her older sister, Nneka – the No. 1 overall pick in the 2012 Draft by the Los Angeles Sparks – joined NFL stars Peyton and Eli Manning as the only siblings selected with the top pick in a North American professional sports league draft.
<a href="https://www.wnba.com/draft2014/">The Tulsa Shock drafted Odyssey Sims of Baylor with the No. 2 pick</a> and the San Antonio Stars (after dropping the ‘Silver’ from their team name) selected Kayla McBride of Notre Dame with the No. 3 pick.
After opening the season 6-3, the Phoenix Mercury put together the second-longest win streak in WNBA history as they won 16 straight games from June 15 to July 29. Only the 2001 Los Angeles Sparks had a longer win streak at 18 games. After losing three times in their first nine games, the Mercury only lost two games in their final 25 games of the season as they finished the year at 29-5.
Not only did that lead the league in 2014 (Minnesota finished second at 25-9, the only other 20-win team), but also marked the fourth-highest single-season win percentage in the history of the WNBA.
0.900: Houston Comets, 1998 (27-3)
0.875: Los Angeles Sparks, 2000 (28-4)
0.875: Los Angeles Sparks, 2001 (28-4)
0.853: Phoenix Mercury, 2014 (29-5)
In the final month of her 16-year WNBA career, San Antonio guard Becky Hammon was hired by the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs as an assistant coach under head coach Gregg Popovich. Hammon became the first full-time, paid female assistant coach in NBA history.
&nbsp;
All-Star
<iframe loading="lazy" title="All-Access: 2014 WNBA All-Star Weekend" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MOnxWTO3X5k?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>
The 2014 WNBA All-Star Game took place at the US Airways Center in Phoenix and offered a bit of history. In the first WNBA All-Star Game to go to overtime, the East edged out the West, 125-124. Shoni Schimmel &#8211; a reserve guard for the Atlanta Dream that was voted into the game as a starter by the fans – became the first rookie to win All-Star MVP after a record-breaking performance.
“Showtime” Shoni set a WNBA All-Star record with 29 points and dished out a game-high eight assists in 28 minutes on the court. Her 29 points were topped by Maya Moore a year later, but Schimmel still holds (or is tied) for the All-Star record in field goals made (11), field goals attempted (24), 3-pointers made (7) and 3-pointers attempted (16).
&nbsp;
Playoffs
<ul>
<li>West Semifinals: Minnesota Lynx def. San Antonio Stars, 2-0</li>
<li>West Semifinals: Phoenix Mercury def. Los Angeles Sparks, 2-0</li>
<li>East Semifinals: Chicago Sky def. Atlanta Dream, 2-1</li>
<li>East Semifinals: Indiana Fever def. Washington Mystics, 2-0</li>
<li>West Finals: Phoenix Mercury def. Minnesota Lynx, 2-1</li>
<li>East Finals: Chicago Sky def. Indiana Fever, 2-1</li>
<li>Finals: Phoenix Mercury def. Chicago Sky, 3-0</li>
</ul>
The dominance displayed by the Phoenix Mercury throughout the regular season carried over to the playoffs. After sweeping the Sparks in two games in the Western Conference Semifinals, the Mercury faced their toughest test as they had to knock off the defending champion Lynx in order to advance to their third-ever WNBA Finals.
The Mercury took Game 1, 85-71, in Phoenix behind double-doubles from Brittney Griner and Penny Taylor. The Lynx responded in Game 2 behind a combined 55 points from Maya Moore and Seimone Augustus to force a decisive Game 3 back in Phoenix. However, the Mercury were too much at home – where they lost just once all season – as Diana Taurasi (31 points) and Griner (22) led Phoenix to a 96-78 win and a trip to the Finals.
In the East, the No. 4 seed Chicago Sky entered the playoffs at just 15-19, but got hot at the right time as they knocked off the Atlanta Dream in the East Semifinals and the Indiana Fever in the East Finals to advance to their first-ever WNBA Finals.
But Chicago’s good fortune did not continue against Phoenix as the Mercury were dominant through the first two games of the series, winning by 21 and 29 points, respectively. Game 3 was a much closer contest, but with the game on the line, the Mercury gave the ball to Diana Taurasi and she delivered with 14 of her 24 points coming in the fourth quarter, highlighted by an old-fashioned three-point play with 14 seconds remaining that broke an 82-82 tie and sealed the third championship in franchise history for the Mercury. <a href="https://www.wnba.com/playoffs/2014/diana_taurasi_finals_shot_2014_09_13.html">Taurasi was named Finals MVP for the second time in her illustrious career.</a>

wnba-decade-in-review-2014

WNBA Decade In Review: 2014

seattle-storm-top-plays-vs-connecticut-sun

Seattle Storm Top Plays vs. Connecticut Sun

seattle-storm-vs-connecticut-sun-game-highlights-3

Seattle Storm vs. Connecticut Sun - Game Highlights

top-steals-of-the-day-07-17-2019

Top Steals of the Day, 07/17/2019

seattle-storm-vs-atlanta-dream-game-highlights-2

Seattle Storm vs. Atlanta Dream - Game Highlights

Breanna Stewart leads all scoring with 30 points as the Storm get the win over the Sky, 96-85.

game-recap-storm-96-sky-85

GAME RECAP: Storm 96, Sky 85

courtney-paris-knocks-it-down-as-the-clock-expires

Courtney Paris knocks it down as the clock expires

courtney-paris-with-the-nice-dish-vs-the-liberty

Courtney Paris with the nice dish vs. the Liberty

Alyssa Thomas scores 21 points and grabs 13 rebounds, while Jonquel Jones and Courtney Williams both added 19 points, as the Sun defeats the Wings, 96-88.

sun-96-wings-88

Sun 96, Wings 88

Latest

Courtney Paris

HEIGHT: 6-4 WEIGHT: 250 BIRTHDATE: Sept. 21, 1987 BIRTHPLACE: San Jose, CA HOMETOWN: San Jose, CA COLLEGE: Oklahoma HIGH SCHOOL: Millennium (CA) WNBA EXPERIENCE: 11 seasons HOW ACQUIRED: Signed a multi-year contract with the Storm on February 2, 2018 TWITTER: @courtney_paris INSTAGRAM: courtneyparis3
CAREER TRANSACTIONS
<ul>
<li>Selected by the Sacramento Monarchs as the seventh overall pick in the 2009 WNBA Draft.</li>
<li>Selected 4th by the Chicago Sky in the WNBA Dispersal Draft of Monarchs players on December 14, 2009. Waived on May 12, 2010 by the Sky.</li>
<li>Signed February 8, 2011 with the Los Angeles Sparks. Waived by the Sparks on June 2, 2011.</li>
<li>Signed by the Atlanta Dream on June 18, 2011.</li>
<li>Re-signed by the Dream on February 15, 2012. Waived by the Dream on June 3, 2012.</li>
<li>Signed with the Tulsa Shock on June 18, 2012.</li>
<li>Re-signed with the Shock on February 6, 2013. Waived by the Tulsa Shock on May 23, 2013.</li>
<li>Re-signed for two games with the Tulsa Shock on June 6, 2013. Released on June 11, 2013.</li>
<li>Signed with the Tulsa Shock on June 22, 2013.</li>
<li>Re-signed with the Tulsa Shock on April 11, 2014.</li>
<li>Signed with Dallas in 2016</li>
<li>Signed multi-year contract with Seattle on January 30, 2018</li>
</ul>
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
<ul>
<li>WNBA champion (2018)</li>
<li>2-time WNBA Peak Performer for rebounds (2014, 2015)</li>
<li>Has twice pulled down a career-high 19 rebounds (at San Antonio June 14, 2015 and July 21, 2015 vs. Washington)</li>
<li>Scored her 1,000th career point May 21, 2016 vs. San Antonio</li>
<li>Drafted seventh overall by the Sacramento Monarchs in the 2009 WNBA Draft</li>
<li>Had her collegiate jersey retired by the Oklahoma Sooners Athletic Department on Nov. 10, 2017</li>
<li>First-ever four-time Associated Press and USBWA All-American while starring at the University of Oklahoma from 2005-09</li>
<li>Established 20 NCAA Division I records, including career rebounds (2,034) and career double-doubles (128), consecutive double-double streak ended at 112 games</li>
<li>Holds 69 OU school records, 20 NCAA records and 57 Big 12 Conference records</li>
<li>Became the first player, male or female, to accumulate 2,500 career points and 2,000 career rebounds in NCAA history</li>
</ul>
2019 HIGHLIGHTS WITH SEATTLE:
<ul>
<li>Scored first points of season on June 11 at Indiana</li>
<li>Grabbed a season-high 5 rebounds on Aug. 27 vs. Connecticut</li>
<li>Dished out season-high 3 assists and pulled down 4 rebounds on Sept. 5 at Los Angeles</li>
</ul>
2018 HIGHLIGHTS WITH SEATTLE:
<ul>
<li>Recorded a season-high of 8 points twice (May 31 vs Las Vegas, Jun. 7 at Las Vegas)</li>
<li>Grabbed a season-high 9 rebounds on May 27 at Las Vegas</li>
<li>Pulled down her 1,500th career rebound July 10 vs. Los Angeles</li>
</ul>
2017 WITH DALLAS
<ul>
<li>Saw 20 games with eight starts</li>
<li>Averaged 4.2 points, 3.7 rebounds with 13.7 minutes</li>
<li>Recorded season highs in minutes, points and rebounds on July 25 versus the Indiana Fever with 22 minutes, eight points and 10 rebounds</li>
<li>Suffered a knee injury at San Antonio on May 25; Returned to play on July 19.</li>
</ul>
2016 WITH DALLAS
<ul>
<li>Started in 32 games for the Dallas Wings, and appeared in all 34</li>
<li>Averaged 7.7 points per game, and 8.0 rebounds per game</li>
<li>Ranked sixth in the league in rebounds</li>
<li>Seventh in the WNBA in field goal percentage at .548 percent</li>
<li>Led the team in field goal percentage at 54.8 percent (119-for-127)</li>
<li>Recorded the most defensive rebounds for the team, averaging 5.2 per game (177 total)</li>
<li>Led the team in blocks with an overall total of 29</li>
<li>Held the highest field goal percentage for the Wings at .548 percent, and the second highest average in rebounds with 8.0</li>
<li>Recorded seven double-doubles, with the highest occurring on 6/30 at Phoenix with 12 points and 12 rebounds</li>
<li>Scored a season high of 14 points versus Connecticut on 7/20</li>
<li>Registered a season high of 15 rebounds against San Antonio on 5/21</li>
<li>Led the Wings in rebounding 15 times</li>
</ul>
2015 WITH TULSA
<ul>
<li>Appeared and started in all 34 games for the Tulsa Shock</li>
<li>Set a career-highs with 11 offensive rebounds and 19 total rebounds at San Antonio on June 14</li>
<li>Lead the league in rebounding at 9.3 per game, earning her the WNBA Peak Performer Award for rebounding for the second consecutive season</li>
<li>Tied her career high in blocks with 5 on July 15 at Indiana</li>
<li>Grabbed a career-high 19 total boards for the second time during the season on July 21 against Washington</li>
<li>Recorded a season-high three steals at home against Phoenix on July 30</li>
<li>Set a career-high with 14 defensive rebounds at Phoenix on 8/4</li>
<li>Reached double figures in rebounds in 14 games, including three games of 15 or more boards</li>
<li>Reached the 1,000 career rebounds mark on August 18</li>
</ul>
2014 WITH TULSA
<ul>
<li>Appeared and started in all 34 games for the Tulsa Shock</li>
<li>Averaged a career-high 9.2 points per game, 10.2 rebounds per game, 1.1 assists per game, 1.1 blocks per game and 27.6 minutes per game</li>
<li>Shot 57.4 from the field, which is the highest field goal percentage in Shock history</li>
<li>Totaled 347 rebounds (136 offensive and 211 defensive)</li>
<li>Reached double figures in rebounds in 18 games, including five games of 15 or more boards</li>
<li>Earned 13 double-doubles</li>
<li>Scored a career-high 22 points on July 17 vs. San Antonio</li>
<li>Grabbed a career-high 16 rebounds twice (June 10 vs. New York and July 25 at Washington)</li>
<li>Finished the season ranked first in the WNBA in rebounds averaging 10.2 per game</li>
<li>Ranked eighth in the WNBA in blocks with 1.1 per game</li>
<li>Finished third in the WNBA in field goal percentage with 57.4</li>
<li>Named the WNBA Peak Performer for Rebounds</li>
<li>Her 347 rebounds ranks second of most rebounds grabbed in a single-season in Shock history</li>
<li>Ranks first in most offensive rebounds grabbed during a single-season in Shock history with 136</li>
<li>Her average rebounds per game (10.2) ranks fourth in Shock history.</li>
</ul>
2013 WITH TULSA
<ul>
<li>Appeared in 23 games for the Tulsa Shock, starting two</li>
<li>Averaged 3.8 ppg and 4.1 rpg</li>
<li>Shot 46.1 percent from the field</li>
<li>Scored a career-high in minutes played with 30 and season-highs in field goals made (six) and points (13) vs. Seattle on September 12</li>
<li>Scored a career-high three blocks in Los Angeles on June 8.</li>
</ul>
2012 WITH TULSA
<ul>
<li>Recorded season-high 11 points at Los Angeles in her debut with the Shock</li>
<li>Grabbed season-high 11 rebounds against Indiana</li>
<li>In the first four games with the Shock, combined for 31 points, 23 rebounds and played 57 minutes</li>
<li>Ranked seventh in the league and led the Shock in field goal percentage with 54.2</li>
<li>Appeared in 23 games.</li>
</ul>
2011 WITH ATLANTA
<ul>
<li>Appeared in 28 games for the Atlanta Dream</li>
<li>Averaged 3.4 points and 3.1 rebounds per game</li>
<li>Recorded a season-high 13 points against the Phoenix Mercury on June 24, 2011</li>
<li>Pulled down a season-high 11 rebounds against the San Antonio Silver Stars on June 26, 2011</li>
<li>Appeared in five postseason games.</li>
</ul>
2010 WITH SACRAMENTO
<ul>
<li>Spent the preseason with the Chicago Sky after being claimed in Sacramento’s dispersal draft.</li>
</ul>
2009 WITH SACRAMENTO
<ul>
<li>Started six of 33 games played for the Sacramento Monarchs as a rookie after being drafted seventh overall</li>
<li>Averaged 4.8 points and 4.1 rebounds in 13.4 minutes per game</li>
<li>Scored a career-high 19 points in a 84-66 a loss to New York</li>
<li>Grabbed a season-high 14 rebounds in an 88-66 season-ending 88-66 win over Minnesota</li>
<li>Ranked second among WNBA rookies in rebounding.</li>
</ul>
OVERSEAS COMPETITION
<ul>
<li>2018-2019: Hatay BSB, Turkey</li>
<li>2016-17: Hatay BSB, Turkey</li>
<li>2015-16: Hatay BSB, Turkey</li>
<li>2014-15: Istanbul Universitesi SK, Turkey</li>
<li>2013-14: Mersin, Turkey</li>
<li>2012-13: Botas, Turkey</li>
<li>2011-12: Botas, Turkey</li>
<li>2010-11: Rivas Ecopolis, Spain</li>
<li>2009-10: Maccabi Ashdod, Israel and Botas, Turkey</li>
</ul>
BACKGROUND
COLLEGE
First-ever four-time Associated Press and USBWA All-American while starring at the University of Oklahoma from 2005-06 through 2008-09… Established 20 NCAA Division I records, including career rebounds (2,034) and career double-doubles (128), consecutive double-double streak ended at 112 games… First college basketball player in history to reach 2,500 points and 2,000 rebounds… Ended her college career averaging 19.9 points, 14.8 rebounds and 3.3 blocks… Winner of Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award… Finalist for Naismith Trophy, Wade Trophy and Wooden Award as a senior… Earned a record three consecutive Big 12 Player of the Year awards… Named four-time Big 12 All-Defensive Team member&#8230; Holds 69 OU school records, 20 NCAA records and 57 Big 12 Conference records.
PERSONAL
Born and raised in San Jose, Calif&#8230; Daughter of Lynne Harris and William “Bubba” Paris&#8230; Twin sister, Ashley, played alongside her at OU and was drafted by the Los Angeles Sparks in 2009&#8230; Stepfather, Larry Harris, played football at Stanford&#8230; Has five siblings, four brothers Wayne, David, Austin and Brandon and one sister, Ashley&#8230; Father was an All-Pro for the San Francisco 49ers and is a currently a motivational speaker&#8230; Her brother, Wayne, played football at New Mexico State&#8230; Her brother, David, played basketball at Cal and Bowie State&#8230; Her brother, Austin, was a 6-3 wide receiver at St. Mary’s (Calif.)&#8230; Her brother, Brandon, attended UCLA&#8230; Her uncle, Leonard Gray, played in the NBA for the Seattle Supersonics&#8230; While at OU, she majored in journalism.