The 2001 Indiana Fever relied on Natalie Williams as their primary interior force, providing the team’s leading scoring and rebounding while anchoring the frontcourt. Stephanie White and Gordana Grubin supplied perimeter scoring and playmaking, with Niele Ivey directing the offense from the point. Indiana played with balanced ball movement and solid rebounding, but inconsistent shooting efficiency and limited overall offensive production made sustained scoring difficult.
Williams functioned as a two-way perimeter engine, handling major ball-pressure duties while creating offense off the dribble. Her ability to defend guards and make plays in transition gave the lineup a disruptive identity beyond her scoring role.
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Jurgita Streimikyte
Starter/Star
26.2
Medium
9.1
5.1
1.9
2.1
44.04
Streimikyte brought a polished interior presence with efficient scoring, strong rebounding instincts, and defensive activity. Writers often highlighted her international experience and ability to provide reliable frontcourt minutes without needing heavy offensive touches.
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Olympia Scott
Starter/Star
24.2
Medium
8.8
5.0
1.3
1.1
39.20
Scott supplied energy as a versatile forward, competing on the glass and finishing plays around the basket. Her value came from physical defense and doing the connective work that helped stabilize the rotation.
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Nadine Malcolm
Key Contributor
22.7
Medium
8.3
3.0
0.8
0.5
29.11
Malcolm provided spacing and perimeter scoring from a supporting role, giving the offense another outside option. Her shooting range helped stretch defenses even when she was not the primary creator.
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Alicia Thompson
Bench
17.3
Medium
8.5
2.9
1.1
0.7
29.04
Thompson was an aggressive reserve scorer who looked to attack when opportunities opened. Her role centered on adding instant offense and athleticism rather than running the entire system.
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Gordana Grubin
Bench
17.8
Medium
6.3
1.8
1.2
0.3
20.16
Grubin gave the team another perimeter option, though her minutes were more situational. She contributed as a movement shooter and secondary handler who could keep offensive possessions alive.
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Angie Braziel
Bench
14.8
Low
5.5
3.3
0.3
1.0
20.20
Braziel played a physical reserve role, using her size around the rim and providing interior defense. Her impact came more from rebounding battles and defensive positioning than offensive volume.
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Stephanie White
Bench
16.8
Low
5.6
1.8
1.9
1.4
21.40
White was a steady guard option who combined perimeter shooting with smart playmaking. Her role reflected a dependable backup who could organize possessions and provide defensive activity.
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Niele Ivey
Key Contributor
22.1
Low
3.6
1.7
2.2
1.2
18.27
Ivey brought point guard instincts and defensive pressure, using quickness to influence games even without a large scoring role. Her floor leadership and ability to push tempo were central parts of her contribution.
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Kelly Schumacher
Bench
13.6
Low
4.0
2.5
0.4
1.2
16.20
Schumacher carved out minutes through efficiency and interior defense. She provided a strong finishing presence and protected the paint when the team needed a traditional post option.
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Monica Maxwell
Bench
15.9
Low
3.1
2.5
0.9
0.6
14.20
Maxwell served as a defensive-minded wing option, focusing on energy plays and perimeter coverage. Her minutes came from versatility and willingness to handle less visible responsibilities.
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Danielle McCulley
Bench
11.3
Low
3.5
2.1
0.6
0.3
13.00
McCulley provided limited but efficient reserve minutes, contributing mainly through rebounding effort and physical play. Her role was focused on maintaining frontcourt depth.
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Vicki Hall
Bench
9.5
Low
2.8
1.2
0.3
0.0
9.20
Hall occupied a depth role, supplying spot minutes while offering additional frontcourt size. Her contributions came primarily through situational defensive and rebounding assignments.
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Totals
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244.8
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81.0
36.2
16.5
13.3
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The rotation was built around perimeter disruption, balanced scoring, and frontcourt versatility, with Williams leading the overall impact profile while Streimikyte and Scott provided stability inside.
