Last Updated on July 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Regular Season

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Angel McCoughtry Starter/Star (1.10) 31.4 High (1.20) 21.5 5.3 4.4 3.4 91.34 Atlanta’s offense consistently flowed through McCoughtry, whose relentless downhill attacks forced defenses into constant rotations rather than simply chasing her scoring. Swish Appeal highlighted her improved playmaking during the season, noting a career-best assist rate as she balanced shot creation with facilitating teammates, helping drive the Dream back to the WNBA Finals. (Swish Appeal) WNBA Scoring Champion (2013); All-WNBA Second Team (2013); WNBA All-Star (2013); Eastern Conference Champion (2013); WNBA Finals appearance (2013)
Erika de Souza Starter/Star (1.10) 29.9 High (1.20) 12.9 9.9 1.3 3.1 71.02 Operating as Atlanta’s interior anchor, de Souza handled the toughest frontcourt assignments while finishing efficiently around the rim. Her physical screening and defensive positioning allowed the Dream’s aggressive perimeter defenders to gamble more frequently, making her impact extend well beyond the box score. (Swish Appeal) WNBA All-Star (2013); Eastern Conference Champion (2013); WNBA Finals appearance (2013)
Sancho Lyttle Starter/Star (1.10) 30.0 High (1.20) 14.3 8.5 2.5 3.6 76.82 Although injuries limited her regular season, Lyttle remained one of the league’s smartest defensive forwards whenever available. Contemporary coverage regularly emphasized her versatility, mobility and ability to connect Atlanta’s transition game by defending multiple positions before quickly advancing the ball. (Swish Appeal) WNBA All-Star (2013); Eastern Conference Champion (2013); WNBA Finals appearance (2013)
Tiffany Hayes Key Contributor (1.05) 22.3 Medium (1.10) 11.3 3.7 1.7 1.3 41.58 Hayes brought instant pace off the bench, attacking closeouts instead of settling for jumpers. Even as a rookie, her athleticism gave Atlanta a noticeably different offensive gear, and coaches increasingly trusted her to change games with energy rather than set plays. (Swish Appeal) WNBA All-Rookie Team (2013); Eastern Conference Champion (2013); WNBA Finals appearance (2013)
Jasmine Thomas Starter/Star (1.10) 27.5 Medium (1.10) 8.5 3.0 3.1 1.2 38.24 Thomas handled primary point guard duties despite inconsistent shooting, focusing on organizing the offense and defending opposing guards. Her willingness to push tempo and distribute allowed Atlanta’s wings to remain the focal point of the attack. (Swish Appeal) Eastern Conference Champion (2013); WNBA Finals appearance (2013)
Armintie Herrington Starter/Star (1.10) 29.9 Medium (1.10) 7.0 3.4 2.4 2.4 36.76 Herrington filled the classic defensive wing role, often taking the opponent’s toughest perimeter scorer. Her activity in passing lanes and transition defense provided value that exceeded her offensive workload throughout the season. (Swish Appeal) Eastern Conference Champion (2013); WNBA Finals appearance (2013)
Alex Bentley Key Contributor (1.05) 22.1 Medium (1.10) 8.3 1.4 2.8 1.1 31.13 Bentley gave Atlanta another creator in the backcourt, providing quick penetration and perimeter shooting with the second unit. Her confidence with the ball helped stabilize bench lineups despite expected rookie inconsistency. (Swish Appeal) WNBA All-Rookie Team (2013); Eastern Conference Champion (2013); WNBA Finals appearance (2013)
Le’coe Willingham Starter/Star (1.10) 22.2 Low (1.00) 4.1 4.2 0.8 1.1 22.44 Willingham embraced a low-usage frontcourt role built around screening, rebounding and physical defense. She rarely needed touches to influence games, complementing Atlanta’s higher-volume scorers with disciplined team play. (Swish Appeal) Eastern Conference Champion (2013); WNBA Finals appearance (2013)
Aneika Henry-Morello Bench (1.00) 12.8 Low (1.00) 3.9 3.9 0.5 0.8 18.20 Henry-Morello supplied reliable frontcourt depth, giving Atlanta energetic rebounding and interior defense in limited minutes. Independent game coverage from the season frequently pointed to her hustle possessions rather than offensive production. (Swish Appeal) Eastern Conference Champion (2013); WNBA Finals appearance (2013)
Courtney Clements Bench (1.00) 9.4 Low (1.00) 2.2 0.9 0.3 0.3 7.40 Clements spent most of the year in a developmental reserve role with limited contemporary independent coverage available. Available reporting primarily discussed her floor spacing potential while she adjusted to the professional game. (Swish Appeal) Eastern Conference Champion (2013); WNBA Finals appearance (2013)
Ruth Riley Bench (1.00) 7.6 Low (1.00) 1.1 0.8 0.2 0.5 5.20 Riley served as an experienced veteran reserve whose leadership extended beyond her minutes. Independent coverage from the season more often referenced her mentoring influence than on-court production. (Swish Appeal) Eastern Conference Champion (2013); WNBA Finals appearance (2013)
Anne Marie Armstrong Bench (1.00) 2.8 Low (1.00) 0.7 0.4 0.0 0.1 2.40 Armstrong appeared only briefly, and contemporary independent reporting on her rookie season was limited. The available coverage focused on her developmental status and depth role within a veteran roster. (Swish Appeal) Eastern Conference Champion (2013); WNBA Finals appearance (2013)
ATLANTA DREAM TOTALS 247.9 96.8 47.5 19.0 19.9 442.53 Eastern Conference Champion (2013); WNBA Finals appearance (2013)

Playoffs

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Angel McCoughtry Starter/Star (1.10) 30.9 High (1.20) 17.9 3.6 3.8 3.0 74.45 Even when her jumper deserted her during the playoffs, Atlanta continued to build its attack around McCoughtry’s rim pressure and defensive activity. Swish Appeal’s series analysis noted that her passing, offensive rebounding and disruptive defense became just as valuable as her scoring, particularly during the comeback against Washington. (Swish Appeal) WNBA All-Star (2013); All-WNBA Second Team (2013); Eastern Conference Champion (2013); WNBA Finals appearance (2013)
Erika de Souza Starter/Star (1.10) 30.8 High (1.20) 11.0 9.9 1.3 1.8 63.10 De Souza quietly anchored Atlanta’s frontcourt throughout the postseason, controlling the glass and providing reliable interior defense. Playoff coverage repeatedly highlighted the Dream’s rebounding edge, with her physical presence creating extra possessions that kept the offense afloat during low-scoring stretches. (Swish Appeal) WNBA All-Star (2013); Eastern Conference Champion (2013); WNBA Finals appearance (2013)
Tiffany Hayes Key Contributor (1.05) 28.6 Medium (1.10) 12.4 4.5 1.9 0.5 44.57 Hayes emerged as Atlanta’s change-of-pace scorer, attacking open lanes with confidence rather than waiting for plays to develop. Independent playoff reporting frequently pointed to her ability to inject energy and secondary scoring when defenses loaded up on McCoughtry. (Swish Appeal) WNBA All-Rookie Team (2013); Eastern Conference Champion (2013); WNBA Finals appearance (2013)
Armintie Herrington Key Contributor (1.05) 27.4 Medium (1.10) 7.8 4.5 2.3 2.0 38.32 Herrington filled a classic defensive-wing role, spending much of the postseason chasing opposing perimeter threats while keeping the offense moving in transition. Her versatility allowed Atlanta to maintain defensive pressure without sacrificing athleticism. (Swish Appeal) Eastern Conference Champion (2013); WNBA Finals appearance (2013)
Jasmine Thomas Starter/Star (1.10) 28.9 Medium (1.10) 6.4 2.9 2.0 1.7 31.46 Thomas accepted a lower-scoring role during the playoffs, concentrating on ball security, defensive assignments and initiating Atlanta’s sets. Contemporary coverage emphasized that the Dream relied on her decision-making to keep their transition-heavy style organized. (Swish Appeal) Eastern Conference Champion (2013); WNBA Finals appearance (2013)
Aneika Henry-Morello Key Contributor (1.05) 22.8 Medium (1.10) 6.1 6.6 0.3 1.5 33.15 Henry-Morello gave Atlanta valuable frontcourt minutes by crashing the offensive glass and defending with high energy. Although she rarely became a headline player, postseason analysis credited the Dream’s reserve bigs for sustaining their rebounding advantage. (Swish Appeal) Eastern Conference Champion (2013); WNBA Finals appearance (2013)
Alex Bentley Bench (1.00) 17.4 Medium (1.10) 5.8 1.8 2.0 1.4 24.20 Bentley operated as an attacking reserve guard whose quick first step helped Atlanta avoid becoming overly dependent on its starting backcourt. Her rookie postseason featured flashes of confidence despite inconsistent shooting. (Swish Appeal) WNBA All-Rookie Team (2013); Eastern Conference Champion (2013); WNBA Finals appearance (2013)
Le’coe Willingham Bench (1.00) 18.0 Low (1.00) 0.5 1.8 1.0 1.1 8.80 Willingham’s playoff role was limited, with most of her value coming through physical defense and veteran frontcourt depth. Independent contemporary coverage of her postseason contributions was limited compared with Atlanta’s primary rotation players. (Swish Appeal) Eastern Conference Champion (2013); WNBA Finals appearance (2013)
Ruth Riley Bench (1.00) 6.5 Low (1.00) 2.0 0.5 0.3 0.0 5.60 Riley saw only brief postseason action, serving mainly as an experienced reserve. Contemporary independent reporting focused more on her veteran leadership and locker-room influence than her limited minutes on the floor. (Swish Appeal) Eastern Conference Champion (2013); WNBA Finals appearance (2013)
Courtney Clements Bench (1.00) 2.3 Low (1.00) 0.3 0.5 0.0 0.6 2.80 Clements appeared only sparingly during the playoff run, and little independent season-specific reporting exists beyond roster and rotation notes. Available coverage primarily treated her as developmental backcourt depth. (Swish Appeal) Eastern Conference Champion (2013); WNBA Finals appearance (2013)
ATLANTA DREAM TOTALS 223.6 69.9 35.1 15.1 13.6 326.45 Eastern Conference Champion (2013); WNBA Finals appearance (2013)