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League Champion: <a href="https://www.wnba.com/video/into-the-action-2012-wnba-finals-game-4/">Indiana Fever (First title in franchise history)</a>
<a href="https://www.wnba.com/draft2012/">Top Draft Pick</a>: <a href="https://www.wnba.com/news/ogwumike-stricklen-peters-top-three-picks-2012-wnba-draft/">Nneka Ogwumike (LAS, Stanford University)</a>
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Awards
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<li>Most Valuable Player: <a href="https://www.wnba.com/news/tina-charles-named-2012-wnba-most-valuable-player-of-the-year-presented-by-boost-mobile/">Tina Charles (CON)</a></li>
<li>Rookie of the Year: Nneka Ogwumike (LAS)</li>
<li>Defensive Player of the Year: Tamika Catchings (IND) 5th DPOY</li>
<li>Sixth Woman of the Year: Renee Montgomery (CON)</li>
<li>Most Improved Player: Kristi Toliver (LAS)</li>
<li>Coach of the Year: Carol Ross (LAS)</li>
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Top Players
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<li>All-WNBA First Team: Seimone Augustus (MIN), Tamika Catchings (IND), Tina Charles (CON), Candace Parker (LAS), Cappie Pondexter (NYL)</li>
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<li>All-WNBA Second Team: Sylvia Fowles (CHI), Maya Moore (MIN), Kristi Toliver (LAS), Lindsay Whalen (MIN), Sophia Young-Malcolm (SAS)</li>
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<li>All-Rookie Team: Tiffany Hayes (ATL), Glory Johnson (TUL), Nneka Ogwumike (LAS), Samantha Prahalis (PHX), Riquna Williams (TUL)</li>
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<li>All-Defense First Team: Alana Beard (LAS), Tamika Catchings (IND), Sylvia Fowles (CHI), Briann January (IND), Sancho Lyttle (ATL)</li>
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<li>All-Defense Second Team: Tina Charles (CON), Armintie Price Herrington (ATL), Candace Parker (LAS), Danielle Robinson (SAS), Sophia Young-Malcolm (SAS)</li>
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Stats Leaders
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<li>Points Per Game: Angel McCoughtry (ATL): 21.4</li>
<li>Rebounds Per Game: Tina Charles (CON): 10.5</li>
<li>Assists Per Game: Lindsay Whalen (MIN): 5.4</li>
<li>Steals Per Game: Angel McCoughtry (ATL): 2.5</li>
<li>Blocks Per Game: Candace Parker (LAS): 2.3</li>
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Regular Season
Before the end of 2011, the Draft Lottery was held to determine which team would receive the top pick in the 2012 WNBA Draft. Despite having the lowest odds (104 chances of 1000), the Los Angeles Sparks won the lottery and the first overall selection.
On April 16, 2012, the Sparks used that pick to select forward Nneka Ogwumike from Stanford to pair with 2008 No. 1 pick Candace Parker on the L.A. frontline. The remaining top five picks were: Tennessee’s Shekinna Stricklen (Storm), Notre Dame’s Devereaux Peters (Lynx), Tennessee’s Glory Johnson (Shock), and Miami’s Shenise Johnson (Silver Stars).
After winning their final six playoff games to earn the 2011 WNBA title, the Minnesota Lynx picked up where they left off when the 2012 season tipped off. The Lynx set a WNBA record for the best start to a season by winning their first 10 games before taking their first loss of the season to Seattle.
The Lynx once again finished at the top of the standings as they matched their 2011 record at 27-7. They were one of five teams to finish with at least 21 wins, something that’s only happened one other time in league history (2006).
The Connecticut Sun finished atop the Eastern Conference at 25-9 thanks in large part to the play of Tina Charles, who would win MVP honors after winning her third straight rebounding title (10.5 per game), finishing fifth in scoring (18.0 per game) and second in blocks (1.4 per game). Charles also became the first player in WNBA history to log three 20-20 games in a career after finishing with 23 points and 22 boards in a win over Atlanta on June 17.
Atlanta’s Angel McCoughty won her first scoring title after coming up just short in 2011. In the tightest scoring race in league history, Taurasi edged Atlanta Dream forward Angel McCoughtry by less than one-tenth of a point &#8212; 21.63 compared to 21.56 points per game. In 2012, McCoughtry averaged 21.4 points per game to lead the Dream back to the postseason.
Tina Thompson – the first pick in the inaugural WNBA Draft in 1997 – hit two major milestones in 2012. Already the WNBA’s all-time leading scorer, she became the first player to surpass 7,000 career points. She also became the first player in league history to log 15,000 career minutes (a mark only two other players have hit in 2019 – Sue Bird and Katie Smith).
Tulsa’s Temeka Johnson finished the regular season with the league’s top single-season mark in history for 3-point shooting percentage. Her 53.1% (34-64) record still stands at the end of the decade. On the same day, Chicago’s Ticha Penicheiro played in her final WNBA games as she added two assists to extend her WNBA record to 2,599 (a mark that would eventually be topped by Bird).
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All-Star
There was no All-Star Game due to the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. The WNBA took a one-month hiatus from July 14 to Aug. 16 so players could compete for their respective countries in the Olympics.
The U.S. Olympic Women’s Basketball Team – comprised of 12 WNBA players – defeated France in the gold medal game. The win gave the United States women their fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal and, dating back to the bronze medal game in 1992, stretched the team’s winning streak to 41 games.
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Playoffs
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<li>West Semifinals: Los Angeles Sparks def. San Antonio Silver Stars, 2-0</li>
<li>West Semifinals: Minnesota Lynx def. Seattle Storm, 2-0</li>
<li>East Semifinals: Connecticut Sun def. New York Liberty, 2-0</li>
<li>East Semifinals: Indiana Fever def. Atlanta Dream, 2-1</li>
<li>West Finals: Minnesota Lynx def. Los Angeles Sparks, 2-0</li>
<li>East Finals: Indiana Fever def. Connecticut Sun, 2-1</li>
<li>Finals: Indiana Fever def. Minnesota Lynx, 3-1</li>
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In her 12th WNBA season, there was not much that Tamika Catchings had failed to accomplish on a basketball court. She won a title in college, she had three Olympic gold medals, she won league MVP and set the record with five Defensive Player of the Year honors. The only hole in her incredible resume was the WNBA championship. She had her first shot in 2009 when her Indiana Fever lost in five games to the Phoenix Mercury. In 2012, she got her next shot, but would have to dethrone the mighty Minnesota Lynx as they looked to defend their 2011 title.
It wasn’t an easy road to the Finals for Indiana as they were pushed to winner-take-all Game 3 in both the East Semis and East Finals. Their season was on the line in Game 2 of the East Finals against Connecticut.
With the game tied with 12 seconds to play, Connecticut’s Allison Hightower missed a free throw that could have given the Sun the lead. Tamika Catchings corralled the rebound and found a streaking Briann January for what appeared to be an easy transition layup to give the Fever the lead. January missed the layup, but made a great hustle play to save the rebound from going out of bounds and got it to Shavonte Zellous, who drilled a game-winning buzzer-beater to tie the series. The Fever would win Game 3 decisively to advance to the Finals.
In the Finals, the Fever won Game 1 in Minnesota to steal home-court advantage away from the Lynx. Minnesota responded to win Game 2 behind a 27-point night from Seimone Augustus to tie the series as it shifted to Indiana for the next two games. Determined not to go back to Minnesota for a winner-take-all Game 5, the Fever protected their home court with a 76-59 win in Game 3 behind 30 points from Shavonte Zellous.
With a shot to win the title at home in Game 4, it was Catchings who delivered with a game-high 25 points to go with eight assists, four rebounds, three blocks and a steal in the Fever’s 87-78 win to capture that elusive WNBA title. Catchings added WNBA champion and Finals MVP to her incredible resume.

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WNBA Decade In Review: 2012

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Although the WNBA is currently in the offseason, basketball continues for members of the league who take their talents overseas.
Check back weekly as we update you with the top performances from across the pond.
<h2>Alyssa Thomas</h2>
Team: ZVVZ USK Praha (Czech Republic)
League: EuroLeague Women
Stats (12/11): 26 PTS | 18 REB | 4 STL | 3 AST
After helping the Connecticut Sun reach the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2005, Alyssa Thomas continued the momentum from a spectacular 2019 WNBA season to Europe.
Thomas did it all for ZVVZ USK Praha in a 102-62 regular season Group A victory against Castors Braine, posting an impressive 26-point, 18-rebound double-double while adding four steals and three assists. As a result of her stellar play, Thomas earned Top Performer honors and the Fans&#8217; MVP of Week 7 EuroLeague action.
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Just another day at the office for <a href="https://twitter.com/athomas_25?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@athomas_25</a>&#8230; 
📊 26 PTS | 18 REB | 4 STL | 45 EFF <a href="https://twitter.com/ZVVZUSKPRAHA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ZVVZUSKPRAHA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ConnecticutSun?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ConnecticutSun</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EuroLeagueWomen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EuroLeagueWomen</a> <a href="https://t.co/4loGlPENOd">pic.twitter.com/4loGlPENOd</a>
&mdash; EuroLeague Women (@EuroLeagueWomen) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeagueWomen/status/1204855903234576384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Through seven games, USK Praha sits at 6-1 and Thomas is averaging 19.1 PPG, 11.9 RPG, 4 SPG, and 3.7 APG. She&#8217;s currently second in the league in PPG and first in RPG and SPG. If she continues at this pace, there&#8217;s a good chance that Thomas can finish the season leading the league in a variety of statistical categories.
<h2>Emma Meesseman</h2>
Team: UMMC Ekaterinburg (Russia)
League: EuroLeague Women
Stats (12/11): 28 PTS | 5 REB | 3 AST
After helping the Washington Mystics secure their first title in franchise history and becoming the first reserve player to win Finals MVP, Emma Meesseman went overseas to play for the defending EuroLeague Champions, UMMC Ekaterinburg in Russia.
In her most recent game, Meesseman erupted for 28 points and shot above 90% (11/12 FGM) from the field. She also tacked on five rebounds and three assists to help UMMC Ekaterinburg defeat Gelecek Koleji Cukurova 112-56 in regular season Group A play.
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She missed only one shot ! <a href="https://twitter.com/EmmaMeesseman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EmmaMeesseman</a> controls the game today🔒.
📊 28 PTS (11-12 FG) | 5 REB | 36 EFF<a href="https://twitter.com/BasketballUmmc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BasketballUMMC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WashMystics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WashMystics</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EuroLeagueWomen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EuroLeagueWomen</a> <a href="https://t.co/jYp9orGgFQ">pic.twitter.com/jYp9orGgFQ</a>
&mdash; EuroLeague Women (@EuroLeagueWomen) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeagueWomen/status/1204806073330233345?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2019</a></blockquote>
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On a team that has a plethora of WNBA talent like Brittney Griner, Courtney Vandersloot, Allie Quigley, and Maria Vadeeva, Meesseman has been a focal part of the lineup, averaging 15.8 PPG and 5.5 RPG.
<h2>Courtney Vandersloot</h2>
Team: UMMC Ekaterinburg (Russia)
League: EuroLeague Women
Stats (12/11): 15 PTS | 11 AST | 3 REB
During the 2019 WNBA season, Courtney Vandersloot averaged a career-high 9.1 APG and broke her own league record for most assists in a single season with 300. Overseas, Vandersloot is doing more of the same.
In UMMC Ekaterinburg&#8217;s 112-56 win against Gelecek Koleji Cukurova, Vandersloot racked up a double-double with 15 points (season-high) and 11 assists.
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You can watch <a href="https://twitter.com/Sloot22?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sloot22</a> balling all day 💯
📊 15 PTS | 11 DIMES <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EuroLeagueWomen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EuroLeagueWomen</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BasketballUmmc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BasketballUmmc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WNBA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WNBA</a> @wnbachicagosky <a href="https://t.co/V3iFlxkMBE">pic.twitter.com/V3iFlxkMBE</a>
&mdash; EuroLeague Women (@EuroLeagueWomen) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeagueWomen/status/1205517737184743427?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 13, 2019</a></blockquote>
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On the season, Vandersloot is averaging 6.7 PPG and a league-high 8.3 APG. At this pace, it appears that Vandersloot will lead the EuroLeague in APG and total assists, the same feat she accomplished in 2018 and 2019 in the WNBA.
<h2>Glory Johnson</h2>
Team: Dynamo Kursk (Russia)
League: EuroLeague Women
Stats (12/11): 28 PTS | 15 REB | 4 STL
The seven-year WNBA veteran of the Dallas Wings is enjoying a productive season with the Russian club Dynamo Kursk. In her most recent game, Glory Johnson poured in 28 points and 15 rebounds to lead Dynamo Kursk to a 92-86 overtime victory against Arka Gdynia in a regular season Group B matchup.
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Dynamo Kursk SURVIVE! <a href="https://twitter.com/MISSVOL25?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MISSVOL25</a>&#39;s 28 points and 15 rebounds helps <a href="https://twitter.com/KurskBasket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KurskBasket</a> grab the OT win (92-86) 💪! <a href="https://twitter.com/DallasWings?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DallasWings</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EuroLeagueWomen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EuroLeagueWomen</a> <a href="https://t.co/KpeCMROtjs">pic.twitter.com/KpeCMROtjs</a>
&mdash; EuroLeague Women (@EuroLeagueWomen) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeagueWomen/status/1204843348177014784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Johnson is averaging a double-double on the season (15 PPG, 11.5 RPG) and has established herself as a top player in the EuroLeague Women.
<h2>Maria Vadeeva</h2>
Team: UMMC Ekaterinburg (Russia)
League: EuroLeague Women
Stats (12/11): 19 PTS | 9 REB |  3 STL
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After enjoying a breakout sophomore season with the Los Angeles Sparks in 2019, Maria Vadeeva continues to impress abroad.
In UMMC Ekaterinburg&#8217;s last victory, Vadeeva finished with 19 points (8/12 FGM) and nine rebounds. This season in the EuroLeague, the 21-year-old has averaged 18 PPG and 8 RPG. On a team filled with accomplished WNBA veterans, Vadeeva&#8217;s breakout season bodes well for the Sparks and her development moving forward.
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WNBA Overseas Report (Week of 12/9)

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Top Steals of the Day, 09/08/2019

Emma Meesseman led the Mystics with 25 points as Washington beats the Dallas Wings 86-73.

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RECAP: Mystics 86, Wings 73

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Top Steals of the Day, 09/04/2019

The Connecticut Sun clinch a playoff double-bye with a 102-72 win over the Dallas Wings. Jonquel Jones scored a team-high 22 points while Morgan Tuck chipped in 17 points off the bench in the Sun win.

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GAME RECAP: Sun 102, Wings 72

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Connecticut Sun vs. Dallas Wings - Game Highlights

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Top Steals of the Day, 08/31/2019

Elena Delle Donne led Washington with 28 points and 9 rebounds as the Mystics beat the Dallas Wings 91-85.

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Recap: Mystics 91, Wings 85

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Glory Johnson Assists in Dallas Wings vs. Washington Mystics

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Glory Johnson

Position: Forward
Height: 6-3
Weight: 170
Birthdate: July 27, 1990
College: Tennessee
High School: Webb High School (Knoxville, Tenn.)
Career Transactions: Selected in the first round (fourth overall) by the Tulsa Shock in the 2012 WNBA Draft on April 16, 2012. Re-signed with the Shock, renamed the Dallas Wings in 2016. Re-signed with the Wings on February 1, 2019. Signed as a free agent with the Atlanta Dream on February 13, 2020.
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WNBA AWARDS
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<li>All-Star (2013, 2014)</li>
<li>All-Defensive Second Team (2013)</li>
<li>All-Rookie Team (2012)</li>
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MILESTONES
Reached 2,000 career points on September 3, 2017 
Reached 1,000 career rebounds on May 30, 2017
CAREER
2020 (ATL):
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<li>Appeared in 18 games with one start.</li>
<li>Made her first appearance in a Dream jersey on July 31 against the Liberty, scoring two points with one rebound and a steal in 8 minutes of play.</li>
<li>Played a season-high 19 minutes against Phoenix (8/4), putting up 5 points with 5 rebounds.</li>
<li>Made her first three-pointer of the season against Seattle (8/6), adding on 7 rebounds, 2 steals and a block.</li>
<li>Came off the bench to score a season-high 23 points on 10-of-15 shooting from the field against Los Angeles (8/21), adding on five rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals.</li>
<li>Started against Las Vegas (9/5) and pulled down 6 boards with an assists and a steal.</li>
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2019 (DAL): Has scored at least 200 points in all of her seven seasons…She set a career-high with 35 threes made…She recorded a season-high 20 points versus PHX (8/10) and WAS (8/31)&#8230;Grabbed her season-high 9 rebounds 4 times this season&#8230;Passed the 1,500 rebounding mark for her career and the 100 block mark.
2018 (DAL): Returned to action after being out with a hamstring injury on 6/8&#8230; Recorded a new season high in total and defensive boards on 7/5 against Indiana&#8230; Scored a new season high against Las Vegas on 6/27 with 14 points&#8230; Tied her career high and recorded a new season high with five steals against Phoenix on 7/10&#8230; Recorded a new season high in total boards with 14.
2017 (DAL): Started and played in 33 of 34 games this season&#8230; Sat out one game due to suspension&#8230; Averaged 14.9 points per game with 9.1 rebounds per game&#8230; Led the team in total rebounds with 9.1&#8230; Was the second highest scorer for the team&#8230; Tied a season high in minutes played with 37 against the Connecticut Sun on 8/12&#8230; Broke season highs in points against Washington on 6/18 with 27&#8230; Recorded five consecutive double-doubles, tying a career high for most consecutive double-doubles in a season. Posted 13 double-doubles overall&#8230; Highest double-double of the season 25 points and 15 rebounds on 8/10&#8230; Finished fifth in the league in total rebounds&#8230; Recorded her first double-double of the season against San Antonio on 5/25&#8230; Started her 100th career WNBA game on 6/2&#8230; Recorded her 1000th career rebound on 5/30.
2016 (DAL): Appeared in 18 games and started in six for the Dallas Wings&#8230;.Missed 16 games due to league suspension and injury&#8230;.Averaged 11.3 points per game, 8.9 rebounds per game and 1.3 assists per game&#8230;.Returned on 6/8 after serving a seven game league suspension&#8230;. Ranked second for the Wings with a .442 field goal percentage&#8230;. Finished third in total rebounds with 161 recorded in 18 games&#8230;.Among the top 10 for the team in free throw percentage at .753&#8230;.Scored a season high of 23 points and a career high of 22 rebounds on 7/5 vs. Phoenix&#8230;.Became first WNBA player to be part of the 20-20 club since 2013 on 7/5 &#8230;.Recorded six double-doubles&#8230;.Suffered a toe injury in Atlanta on 7/8&#8230;.Suffered an MCL injury on 9/4 vs. Washington, which was a season ending injury.
2015: Missed the 2015 season to give birth to her twins, Ava Simone and Solei Diem
2014 (TUL): Appeared and started in 33 games for the Tulsa Shock… Averaged 14.7 points per game, a career-high 9.2 rebounds per game, a career-high 1.4 assists and a career-high 32.4 minutes per game… Shot 44.9 percent from the field… Scored a total of 485 points and grabbed a total of 305 rebounds… Earned a career-high 17 double-doubles tying the Shock record (Cheryl Ford in 2006) for most double-doubles in a season… Scored in double-figures in 27 games… Scored a season-high 22 points twice and grabbed a season-high 13 rebounds twice… Tied a career-high five assists in vs. Seattle on June 15…Ranked third in the league in rebounds (9.2)… Ranked eighth in the league in minutes per game (32.4)… Ranked first in the league in double-doubles (17)… Named a 2014 All-Star.
2013 (TUL): Appeared in 29 games for the Tulsa Shock, starting in 28… Averaged 15.0 points per game, 8.9 rebounds per game, and 30.2 minutes per game… Shot 44.6 percent from the field… Scored a career-high 32 points, 12 field goals made, 23 field goals attempted, grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and hit her first three point shot vs. Phoenix June 16… Grabbed a career-high 17 rebounds vs. Connecticut on July 19… Earned 12 double-doubles… Scored in double figures in 24 out of the 29 games she played in… Led the Shock in rebounds (8.9)… Ranked sixth in the league in rebounds (8.9)… Named a 2013 All-Star… Named to All-Defensive Second Team… Named the WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week on June 24, the first honor by a Shock player since the team relocated to Tulsa.
2012 (TUL): Appeared in all 34 games, starting 28 for the Tulsa Shock&#8230; Averaged 11.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 2.2 steals per game&#8230; Became one of 13 players in history to have a double-double in her WNBA debut with eleven points and ten rebounds vs. San Antonio on May 19&#8230; Scored then career-high 30 points, went 14-of-15 at the free throw line and attempted 19 field goals at Minnesota on July 12, it is the Shock’s first 30 point performance in a game since the team moved to Tulsa in 2010, and contributed 14 rebounds, three steals and two blocks&#8230; Scored then career-high 15 rebounds at Connecticut on August 21&#8230; Named to the All-Rookie Team&#8230; Ranked fourth in the WNBA in steals (2.15)&#8230; Led the Shock and ranked 13th in the WNBA in rebounds (6.8)&#8230; Ranked third among rookies with 11.5 points per game&#8230; Ranked second among rookies with 6.8 rebounds per game&#8230; Ranked fourth among rookies in field goal percentage with 48.2&#8230; Led all rookies in steals with 2.15 per game.
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OVERSEAS:
2020-21: Sopron Basket (Hungary); Bellona Kayseri Basketbol (Turkey)
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COLLEGE: Finished career with 1,643 points and 1,218 rebounds&#8230; In the NCAA First Round recorded 36th career double-double against UT Martin (3/17) with 14 points and 12 rebounds (2011-12)&#8230; In the NCAA Second Round: Pulled down 21 rebounds in the win over DePaul (3/19), the first 20+ board performance since 1991 (2011-12)&#8230; Named SEC Tournament MVP and went 6-12 from the floor for 20 points and 11 rebounds in the Championship win over LSU (3/4) (2011-12)&#8230; Captured All-SEC First Team honors from the league’s coaches and the Associated Press, named to the SEC All-Defensive Team and the SEC All-Tournament Team after helping lead the Lady Vols to a second straight SEC league and tournament sweep, named to the Paradise Jam All-Tournament Team and earned Capital One All-Academic Second Team for District 4 honors (2010-11)&#8230; Selected to SEC All-Freshman Team&#8230; Scored in double figures 16 times, grabbed at least 10 boards seven times and recorded five double-doubles (2008-09)&#8230; Posted a double-double in her first official game with 17 points and 12 rebounds in only 26 minutes (2008-09).
PERSONAL: Born in Colorado Springs, Colo. and raised in Knoxville, Tenn&#8230; Parents are Mercy Bassey Johnson and Bassey Johnson Udofot&#8230; Has four siblings, Dorothy, Isaac, Judy and Grace&#8230; Attended Webb High School and was named the 2007 Tennessee Miss Basketball for Division II, Women’s Basketball Coaches Association All-America Team (2008), McDonald’s All-American (2008) and Parade Magazine All-American (2007 and 2008)&#8230; Two-time Gatorade State Player of the Year (2007 and 2008)&#8230; The 2007 MVP of the State Division II Tournament after leading her team to victory at the 2007 State Championship&#8230; Earned four varsity letters in both basketball and track and field and one varsity letter in field hockey in her high school career&#8230; A member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Physics Club and Spanish Club in high school&#8230; Completed her undergraduate degree in global studies in just three years before taking 16 and 15 credits in her fourth year at the University of Tennessee to complete her Masters in journalism and electronic media&#8230; Johnson’s Master’s thesis was an insider’s perspective on Pat Summitt’s final season as head basketball coach at the University of Tennessee.