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
Andrea Stinson Starter/Star [1.1] 36.1 High [1.2] 15.7 5.5 4.4 2.3 73.66 Charlotte’s offense consistently flowed through Stinson as the primary ball-handler and perimeter creator. Independent season coverage regularly highlighted her leadership, ability to initiate transition, and willingness to defend top backcourt assignments while keeping the Sting organized during their playoff push. (The Washington Post) WNBA All-Star (1997)
Vicky Bullett Starter/Star [1.1] 31.3 High [1.2] 12.8 6.4 2.3 3.9 67.06 Operating as Charlotte’s interior anchor, Bullett provided physical rebounding, rim protection and reliable post scoring. Game reports frequently praised her defensive versatility, including standout efforts disrupting opposing frontcourts with active hands and help defense. (The Washington Post) None
Rhonda Mapp Key Contributor [1.05] 25.4 Medium [1.1] 11.6 5.5 2.3 1.2 47.59 Mapp carved out an important frontcourt role by supplying efficient low-post offense off the bench and as a spot starter. Contemporary reporting noted improved spacing with her inside presence and her effectiveness defending larger centers. (The Washington Post) None
Andrea Congreaves Key Contributor [1.05] 23.5 Medium [1.1] 6.7 4.8 1.5 0.8 31.88 Congreaves filled multiple frontcourt roles depending on matchups, stretching defenses with perimeter shooting while also battling on the glass. Her versatility allowed Charlotte to adjust lineups without sacrificing spacing. (Wikipedia) None
Nicole Levesque Key Contributor [1.05] 23.0 Medium [1.1] 4.0 1.7 2.8 0.9 21.71 Levesque functioned as a complementary guard whose value came through ball movement and floor spacing rather than shot volume. Limited independent season coverage is available, but available reporting consistently described her as a reliable supporting rotation player. (Wikipedia) None
Sharon Manning Bench [1.0] 15.6 Low [1.0] 4.9 3.5 0.5 1.1 20.00 Manning supplied physical minutes in the frontcourt, bringing rebounding and interior toughness when Charlotte wanted a more rugged lineup. Limited contemporary coverage exists beyond game reporting. None
Penny Moore Bench [1.0] 19.3 Low [1.0] 4.8 2.6 1.0 1.0 18.80 Moore filled reserve wing minutes with defensive energy and secondary scoring. Independent reporting on her individual season was limited, reflecting her role as a depth contributor rather than a featured option. None
Tora Suber Bench [1.0] 17.0 Low [1.0] 4.7 1.5 2.0 0.6 17.60 Suber gave Charlotte an instant-offense option from the perimeter, showing confidence as a three-point shooter while handling backup playmaking duties. Coaches increasingly trusted her to change offensive tempo in reserve units. None
Milica Vukadinovic Bench [1.0] 14.0 Low [1.0] 3.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 12.00 Appearing only briefly, Vukadinovic’s sample was too small for meaningful evaluation. Independent season coverage discussing her role was extremely limited. None
Debra Williams Bench [1.0] 11.6 Low [1.0] 2.7 1.3 0.9 0.2 10.20 Williams saw limited reserve opportunities and primarily provided depth on the perimeter. Contemporary independent reporting on her season was scarce because of her restricted role. None
Susie Hopson-Shelton Bench [1.0] 4.8 Low [1.0] 2.7 0.8 0.2 0.2 7.80 Hopson-Shelton appeared in only a handful of games, leaving little independent reporting beyond transaction and game summaries. None
Katasha Artis Bench [1.0] 5.7 Low [1.0] 0.8 0.8 0.4 0.4 4.80 Artis spent the season on the fringe of the rotation before being waived. Independent coverage focused primarily on roster decisions rather than on-court performance. None
Totals — 227.3 — 74.4 35.4 19.3 13.6 324.30 Team built around Andrea Stinson’s playmaking and Vicky Bullett’s interior presence, with Rhonda Mapp strengthening the frontcourt rotation as Charlotte remained a playoff-caliber Eastern Conference team. WNBA Playoff Qualifier (1998)

Playoffs

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) Impact Index Notes Awards
Vicky Bullett Starter/Star [1.1] 40.0 High [1.2] 10.0 9.0 2.0 7.0 73.92 Charlotte leaned on Bullett as its defensive backbone, asking her to battle Houston’s frontcourt on nearly every possession. Her four blocks and three steals reflected the disruptive interior presence that Associated Press coverage frequently highlighted throughout the season, even when her scoring wasn’t the focal point. (The Washington Post) None
Rhonda Mapp Starter/Star [1.1] 36.0 Medium [1.1] 12.0 7.0 3.0 1.0 55.18 Mapp operated as Charlotte’s physical low-post scorer, absorbing contact and creating second-chance opportunities against Houston’s size. Earlier season reporting credited her improved interior spacing and disciplined defensive positioning, traits that remained evident despite the playoff defeat. (The Washington Post) None
Andrea Congreaves Starter/Star [1.1] 32.0 Medium [1.1] 12.0 3.0 1.0 1.0 41.14 Rather than forcing offense, Congreaves stretched Houston’s defense with timely perimeter shooting and smart off-ball movement. Her willingness to space the floor gave Charlotte one of its few reliable offensive counters during a difficult half-court game. (Wikipedia) None
Andrea Stinson Starter/Star [1.1] 34.0 High [1.2] 8.0 0.0 3.0 0.0 29.04 Houston devoted significant defensive attention to Stinson, limiting her usual driving lanes and forcing difficult jumpers. Even with an inefficient shooting night, she remained Charlotte’s primary initiator, handling the toughest perimeter assignments while trying to create offense late in possessions. (The Washington Post) WNBA All-Star (1998)
Penny Moore Bench [1.0] 17.0 Low [1.0] 7.0 2.0 0.0 2.0 22.00 Moore supplied energetic reserve minutes and attacked open space instead of settling for contested looks. Contemporary coverage of her individual playoff role is limited, but her willingness to provide instant energy fit Charlotte’s second unit throughout the year. None
Nicole Levesque Starter [1.1] 30.0 Low [1.0] 3.0 1.0 3.0 0.0 15.40 Levesque focused on organizing the offense and keeping possessions under control rather than looking for her own shot. Independent reporting on this playoff appearance is limited, though her steady ball handling remained part of Charlotte’s rotation strategy. None
Sharon Manning Bench [1.0] 4.0 Low [1.0] 2.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 6.00 Manning’s appearance was brief, entering primarily to provide frontcourt depth and physicality. Contemporary independent discussion of her playoff minutes was minimal because of her limited workload. None
Tora Suber Bench [1.0] 7.0 Low [1.0] 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 2.00 Suber had only a short stint and never found an offensive rhythm. Available game coverage focused largely on Charlotte’s starters, leaving little independent analysis of her individual contribution in this contest. None
Totals — 200.0 — 54.0 22.0 10.0 12.0 244.68 Charlotte struggled to generate consistent offense against Houston’s disciplined defense, relying heavily on its veteran frontcourt while Bullett’s defensive activity and Mapp’s interior play provided the team’s strongest resistance in the playoff opener. (The Washington Post) WNBA Playoff Appearance (1998)