Last Updated on July 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Candice Dupree Starter/Star [1.1] 32.7 High [1.2] 16.5 7.7 1.4 2.1 73.39 Chicago’s offense increasingly revolved around Dupree’s polished work on the block and in the mid-post, where Bo Overton trusted her to create quality looks late in possessions. Around the league she was already viewed as the franchise cornerstone, with opponents regularly sending extra help to limit her interior scoring while she continued to carry the expansion club’s half-court attack. (Wikipedia) WNBA All-Star (2007)
Monique Currie Starter/Star [1.1] 30.5 High [1.2] 14.5 6.0 2.0 0.5 60.72 Appeared in only two games after arriving from Charlotte, giving Chicago an athletic scoring wing capable of attacking off the dribble rather than simply spotting up. The sample was brief, but coaches envisioned her as an important long-term perimeter creator before injuries interrupted that transition. (WNBA) None
Chasity Melvin Starter/Star [1.1] 29.4 Medium [1.1] 9.9 6.7 1.3 1.9 47.67 Melvin supplied the frontcourt with veteran stability, handling physical post matchups while allowing Dupree to play more naturally as a scoring forward. Game coverage routinely highlighted her screening, rebounding and willingness to absorb difficult defensive assignments that rarely showed up in headline statistics. (Basketball Reference) None
Armintie Herrington Starter/Star [1.1] 26.3 Medium [1.1] 7.9 6.0 2.9 1.4 43.08 Rather than being asked to score in volume, Herrington earned immediate trust by defending the opponent’s best perimeter players, attacking in transition and creating extra possessions with relentless energy. Her all-around impact quickly made her one of the league’s most respected rookies despite an inconsistent jump shot. (Wikipedia) WNBA Rookie of the Year (2007), WNBA All-Rookie Team (2007)
Jia Perkins Key Contributor [1.05] 23.1 Medium [1.1] 11.7 3.3 2.3 1.7 43.43 Perkins embraced a microwave scoring role, changing games with aggressive drives and confident perimeter shooting after moving into larger offensive responsibilities. Local coverage often praised the spark she brought when Chicago needed quicker tempo and additional shot creation. (WNBA) None
Stacey Dales Starter/Star [1.1] 27.3 Medium [1.1] 10.3 1.8 2.7 0.6 37.03 Dales functioned primarily as a floor-spacing forward, stretching defenses with high-volume three-point shooting while providing secondary playmaking. Although her percentages fluctuated, Chicago continued to rely on her leadership and willingness to take difficult perimeter attempts that opened driving lanes for teammates. None
Dominique Canty Starter/Star [1.1] 25.9 Medium [1.1] 8.6 2.1 4.1 1.1 38.24 Canty directed the offense with an emphasis on tempo and ball movement instead of high-volume scoring. Her veteran decision-making helped organize a young roster, and she regularly defended opposing point guards while keeping Chicago’s offense under control. None
Cathy Joens Bench [1.0] 14.3 Low [1.0] 5.0 1.7 1.7 1.0 18.80 Joens carved out minutes by confidently spacing the floor, shooting efficiently from beyond the arc whenever defenses lost track of her. Independent season-specific reporting was limited, with most discussion centering on her shooting value off the bench. None
Brooke Wyckoff Key Contributor [1.05] 15.3 Low [1.0] 2.9 3.2 1.4 1.1 18.06 Wyckoff accepted a low-usage assignment built around defensive versatility, smart passing and lineup flexibility. Coaches consistently valued her ability to guard multiple frontcourt positions even when her offensive opportunities were scarce. None
Claire Coggins Bench [1.0] 9.8 Low [1.0] 2.5 0.8 0.4 0.4 8.20 The rookie guard was used mainly in short reserve stretches while adjusting to the professional game. Contemporary independent coverage was limited, with available reporting focusing more on roster depth than individual performance. None
Kayte Christensen Bench [1.0] 9.2 Low [1.0] 2.1 1.9 0.3 0.6 9.80 Christensen filled a situational frontcourt role, providing physical interior minutes and reliable screening when Chicago needed additional size. Independent reporting on her season was relatively limited outside game recaps. None
Stephanie Raymond Bench [1.0] 9.0 Low [1.0] 3.1 0.7 1.4 0.2 10.80 Raymond’s speed gave Chicago another ball-handler in reserve lineups, though her primary assignment remained keeping the offense organized in limited minutes. Contemporary coverage discussing her individual role was sparse. None
Carla Thomas Bench [1.0] 7.2 Low [1.0] 2.5 1.6 0.2 0.3 9.20 Thomas spent most of the year developing behind experienced post players, with coaches bringing her along gradually instead of forcing a regular rotation role. Independent season-specific analysis was limited. None
Liz Moeggenberg Bench [1.0] 9.0 Low [1.0] 1.6 1.3 0.3 0.2 6.80 Moeggenberg’s contributions came through hustle plays and frontcourt depth while she adjusted to the pace of the WNBA. Little independent reporting focused specifically on her season beyond roster coverage and transaction notes. None
TEAM TOTALS — 289.8 — 97.5 45.7 24.7 13.5 425.22 Chicago improved to 14 wins in its second season by building around Candice Dupree’s interior scoring, adding Armintie Herrington’s defensive versatility and relying on a veteran backcourt to stabilize a young roster that remained just outside the playoff race. WNBA Rookie of the Year (2007), WNBA All-Star (2007), WNBA All-Rookie Team (2007)