| Chiney Ogwumike |
Starter/Star [1.1] |
29.7 |
High [1.2] |
15.5 |
8.5 |
0.6 |
2.4 |
71.81 |
Connecticut immediately made Ogwumike the centerpiece after drafting her first overall. Independent analysis praised her polished low-post game, elite offensive rebounding and defensive instincts, noting she adapted to a featured WNBA role much faster than most rookies. (Swish Appeal) |
WNBA Rookie of the Year (2014), WNBA All-Star (2014), WNBA All-Rookie Team (2014) |
| Katie Douglas |
Starter/Star [1.1] |
32.5 |
High [1.2] |
13.1 |
3.3 |
2.2 |
1.3 |
52.80 |
Douglas returned as the veteran leader on a rebuilding roster, handling difficult perimeter assignments while stretching defenses with her outside shooting. Season coverage frequently emphasized that her experience helped stabilize one of the league’s youngest starting lineups. (Swish Appeal) |
WNBA All-Star (2014) |
| Alex Bentley |
Starter/Star [1.1] |
25.6 |
High [1.2] |
12.2 |
1.7 |
3.7 |
1.4 |
49.10 |
Bentley played with attacking intent, pushing the pace and creating offense off the dribble. Analysts viewed her speed and shot creation as an important complement to Connecticut’s frontcourt, even while she continued refining her decision-making as a young lead guard. (Swish Appeal) |
None |
| Alyssa Thomas |
Starter/Star [1.1] |
27.3 |
Medium [1.1] |
10.1 |
5.1 |
1.5 |
1.2 |
43.08 |
Thomas filled a versatile role from opening night, defending multiple positions and bringing physicality in transition. Independent reporting highlighted her willingness to do the less glamorous work while gradually expanding her offensive responsibilities during her rookie campaign. (Swish Appeal) |
WNBA All-Rookie Team (2014) |
| Kelsey Bone |
Starter/Star [1.1] |
23.3 |
Medium [1.1] |
9.3 |
5.3 |
1.4 |
1.1 |
41.14 |
Bone supplied athleticism and interior scoring beside Ogwumike, giving Connecticut another capable finisher around the basket. Coverage from the season often pointed to her mobility and upside after arriving in the Tina Charles trade. (Swish Appeal) |
None |
| Allison Hightower |
Key Contributor [1.05] |
23.9 |
Medium [1.1] |
7.7 |
2.2 |
1.4 |
1.6 |
29.33 |
Hightower settled into a supporting perimeter role built around defense and secondary ball movement. There was limited independent coverage devoted specifically to her season, but available reporting consistently noted her value as a reliable two-way rotation guard. (Swish Appeal) |
None |
| Kelsey Griffin |
Key Contributor [1.05] |
19.2 |
Low [1.0] |
4.4 |
5.1 |
0.8 |
1.8 |
25.41 |
Griffin embraced the blue-collar assignments, chasing rebounds and defending larger forwards despite modest offensive usage. Coaches regularly trusted her effort level to stabilize second units when energy dipped. (Swish Appeal) |
None |
| Renee Montgomery |
Key Contributor [1.05] |
16.2 |
Low [1.0] |
6.7 |
0.8 |
2.4 |
0.7 |
22.26 |
Montgomery gave the bench instant pace, looking to attack gaps before defenses were set. Independent coverage suggested her microwave scoring remained valuable even as a reserve behind Connecticut’s younger backcourt. (Swish Appeal) |
None |
| Tan White |
Key Contributor [1.05] |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
Not on the provided statistical dataset for this season. |
None |
| Danielle McCray |
Bench [1.0] |
11.6 |
Low [1.0] |
1.9 |
1.4 |
0.8 |
0.7 |
9.60 |
McCray appeared only sparingly, leaving little contemporary independent reporting about her role. The available coverage primarily referenced her as reserve wing depth while Connecticut evaluated its younger core. (Swish Appeal) |
None |
| Kayla Pedersen |
Bench [1.0] |
10.0 |
Low [1.0] |
1.5 |
2.3 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
8.80 |
Pedersen filled situational frontcourt minutes and was asked to provide positional versatility rather than offense. Independent reporting on her season was limited because of her modest role in the rotation. (Swish Appeal) |
None |
| Ebony Hoffman |
Bench [1.0] |
8.5 |
Low [1.0] |
1.5 |
1.8 |
0.5 |
0.6 |
8.80 |
Hoffman supplied veteran frontcourt depth in limited appearances. Contemporary coverage was sparse, with most references focusing on her experience rather than significant on-court production. (Swish Appeal) |
None |
| Kelley Cain |
Bench [1.0] |
5.6 |
Low [1.0] |
1.4 |
1.5 |
0.1 |
0.8 |
7.60 |
Cain saw only brief opportunities, so independent season coverage was minimal. Available reports largely viewed her as developmental size behind the regular post rotation. (Swish Appeal) |
None |
| Kelly Faris |
Bench [1.0] |
7.7 |
Low [1.0] |
1.1 |
1.2 |
0.4 |
0.2 |
5.80 |
Faris continued earning minutes through hustle, defensive activity and willingness to fill whatever role was needed. Independent reporting on her individual season remained limited because of her reserve usage. (Swish Appeal) |
None |
| Briana Gilbreath-Butler |
Bench [1.0] |
6.0 |
Low [1.0] |
0.3 |
0.8 |
0.0 |
0.4 |
3.00 |
Gilbreath-Butler played only a handful of games, leaving almost no independent season-specific reporting. The limited coverage available simply identified her as end-of-bench depth. (Swish Appeal) |
None |
| Team Totals |
— |
— |
— |
91.4 |
42.4 |
18.9 |
14.0 |
379.73 |
Connecticut’s rebuild centered on rookies Chiney Ogwumike and Alyssa Thomas, while veterans Katie Douglas and Alex Bentley helped keep a youthful roster competitive throughout the regular season. |
WNBA Rookie of the Year (2014): Chiney Ogwumike; WNBA All-Star (2014): Chiney Ogwumike, Katie Douglas; WNBA All-Rookie Team (2014): Chiney Ogwumike, Alyssa Thomas |
