Last Updated on August 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
The Atlanta Dream 2008 relied on Betty Lennox as their primary scoring option, while Ivory Latta provided playmaking and perimeter offense from the backcourt. Ann Wauters anchored the frontcourt with efficient interior scoring and rebounding, and Kristin Haynie contributed as a secondary facilitator. The Dream’s statistical profile reflects an expansion team that showed balanced individual contributions but struggled with offensive efficiency, rebounding, and consistent defensive production.
| NO. | PLAYER NAME | POS. | HT | WT | DOB | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Kristin Haynie | G | 5-9 | 147 | June 17, 1983 | Michigan State |
| 8 | Iziane Castro Marques | F-G | 6-0 | 140 | March 13, 1982 | |
| 9 | Chioma Nnamaka | G | 6-0 | June 15, 1985 | Georgia Tech | |
| 11 | Kristen Mann | F | 6-2 | 180 | August 10, 1983 | UC Santa Barbara |
| 12 | Ivory Latta | G | 5-6 | 138 | September 25, 1984 | UNC |
| 14 | Erika de Souza | F-C | 6-5 | 190 | March 9, 1982 | |
| 20 | Camille Smith | F | 6-2 | 180 | January 18, 1985 | UNC |
| 21 | Jennifer Lacy | F | 6-3 | 175 | March 21, 1983 | Pepperdine |
| 23 | Tamera Young | F | 6-2 | 175 | October 30, 1986 | James Madison University |
| 22 | Betty Lennox | G | 5-8 | 143 | December 4, 1976 | Louisiana Tech |
| 32 | Stacey Lovelace | C | 6-4 | 170 | December 5, 1974 | Purdue |
| 33 | Alison Bales | C | 6-7 | 218 | April 4, 1985 | Duke |
| 35 | Kasha Terry | C-F | 6-3 | 185 | October 21, 1983 | Georgia Tech |
| 43 | Ann Strother | G-F | 6-3 | 166 | December 11, 1983 | UConn |
| 44 | Katie Mattera | C | 6-8 | 240 | November 17, 1982 | Liberty |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Team Impact Spotlight
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | Impact Index | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Lennox | Starter/Star (1.1) | 29.7 | High (1.2) | 17.5 | 4.2 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 67.06 | Served as Atlanta’s primary scoring option from opening night, often creating difficult shots late in possessions on an expansion roster that struggled for continuity. Associated Press coverage throughout the season emphasized her veteran leadership and visible frustration as she tried to keep a first-year franchise competitive despite its historic losing streak. (Spokesman-Review) | None |
| Ivory Latta | Starter/Star (1.1) | 28.2 | High (1.2) | 11.4 | 2.1 | 3.6 | 1.3 | 48.63 | Operated as the lead ball-handler with freedom to push the pace and attack off high screens. Even while adjusting to the demands of running an expansion team’s offense, independent coverage highlighted her confidence, speed and willingness to shoulder playmaking responsibilities. (Spokesman-Review) | WNBA All-Rookie Team (2008) |
| Erika de Souza | Key Contributor (1.05) | 23.1 | Medium (1.1) | 9.3 | 6.6 | 0.7 | 3.2 | 45.74 | Brought immediate interior toughness after joining the rotation, supplying physical post defense and efficient finishing around the rim. Contemporary reports regularly viewed her as one of the few Dream players capable of consistently altering shots and controlling the paint. (nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com) | None |
| Iziane Castro Marques | Starter/Star (1.1) | 23.1 | Medium (1.1) | 9.3 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 34.37 | Filled an aggressive scoring-wing role, attacking from the perimeter even through inconsistent shooting stretches. Season coverage frequently described her as a streak scorer whose confidence never wavered and whose shot creation was valuable on a roster lacking offensive depth. (Fun While It Lasted) | None |
| Tamera Young | Key Contributor (1.05) | 22.6 | Medium (1.1) | 7.3 | 4.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 32.34 | Earned increasing responsibility as the season progressed because of her defensive versatility and willingness to guard multiple positions. Observers praised her athleticism and energy even while her offensive game remained a work in progress. (nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com) | None |
| Alison Bales | Key Contributor (1.05) | 22.9 | Medium (1.1) | 4.8 | 6.0 | 0.6 | 2.6 | 32.11 | Provided valuable rim protection whenever healthy, using her length to influence shots rather than carrying offensive possessions. Independent coverage generally viewed her as a developmental defensive specialist with encouraging long-term potential. (Basketball Reference) | None |
| Stacey Lovelace | Bench (1.0) | 17.2 | Low (1.0) | 6.1 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 25.00 | Added experienced frontcourt depth, spacing the floor while giving Atlanta another physical rebounder off the bench. Independent reporting on her individual season was limited, but available coverage consistently referenced her veteran presence within a young roster. (nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com) | None |
| Katie Mattera | Bench (1.0) | 14.0 | Low (1.0) | 6.7 | 3.9 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 23.60 | Worked primarily as a reserve post whose size helped Atlanta compete on the glass in second-unit minutes. Contemporary independent analysis was limited, with most discussion centering on her interior depth role. (nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com) | None |
| Jennifer Lacy | Starter/Star (1.1) | 18.3 | Medium (1.1) | 5.7 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 23.96 | Often filled an unselfish complementary frontcourt role, setting screens and defending larger forwards while sacrificing touches. Independent season coverage around her individual play was relatively limited compared with Atlanta’s primary scorers. (Basketball Reference) | None |
| Camille Smith | Bench (1.0) | 17.0 | Low (1.0) | 4.8 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 19.80 | Played rotational frontcourt minutes and supplied energy around the basket rather than featured offense. Limited independent reporting exists on her rookie campaign beyond her role as reserve depth. (nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com) | None |
| Kasha Terry | Bench (1.0) | 13.8 | Low (1.0) | 4.6 | 3.2 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 18.80 | Brought physical interior play in short stretches, contributing through rebounding and defensive effort. Contemporary independent coverage of her season was sparse because of her limited offensive role. | None |
| Kristin Haynie | Bench (1.0) | 14.7 | Low (1.0) | 2.8 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 16.00 | Served mainly as a steady reserve point guard whose responsibility was organizing the offense and limiting mistakes. Independent reporting focused more on her stabilizing influence than her individual production. | None |
| Kristen Mann | Bench (1.0) | 17.2 | Low (1.0) | 3.5 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 14.00 | Functioned as a reserve wing capable of stretching the floor when called upon. Independent coverage of her season was limited, reflecting her supporting role within Atlanta’s rotation. | None |
| Ann Strother | Bench (1.0) | 7.6 | Low (1.0) | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 6.20 | Appeared in a limited reserve capacity, mostly providing wing depth. Very little independent season-specific reporting exists because of her restricted minutes. | None |
| Chioma Nnamaka | Bench (1.0) | 7.0 | Low (1.0) | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 5.80 | Saw only brief opportunities in Atlanta’s inaugural season, making detailed independent evaluation difficult. Available reporting largely mentioned her as developmental roster depth rather than a regular rotation contributor. | None |
| Team Totals | — | 298.6 | — | 96.7 | 43.6 | 22.5 | 17.0 | — | Combined Atlanta Dream regular-season totals from the players listed in the dataset. | WNBA All-Rookie Team (2008): Ivory Latta |