Last Updated on September 2, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
The Atlanta Dream 2012 relied on Angel McCoughtry as the centerpiece of their offense, combining high-volume scoring with strong playmaking and disruptive defense. Erika de Souza controlled the paint through rebounding and efficient interior scoring, while Lindsey Harding directed the offense and Tiffany Hayes added perimeter production. Atlanta’s statistical profile reflects a balanced, defense-oriented team that thrived on rebounding, forcing turnovers, and complementary scoring around its star.
Roster
| NO. | PLAYER NAME | POS. | HT | WT | DOB | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Courtney Paris | C | 6-4 | 250 | September 21, 1987 | Oklahoma |
| 8 | Ketia Swanier | G | 5-7 | 150 | August 10, 1986 | UConn |
| 10 | Lindsey Harding | G | 5-8 | 139 | June 12, 1984 | Duke |
| 11 | Yelena Leuchanka | C | 6-5 | 195 | April 30, 1983 | West Virginia |
| 12 | Laurie Koehn | G | 5-8 | 145 | May 13, 1982 | Kansas State |
| 13 | Aneika Henry-Morello | F-C | 6-4 | 192 | February 13, 1986 | Florida |
| 14 | Erika de Souza | F-C | 6-5 | 190 | March 9, 1982 | |
| 15 | Tiffany Hayes | G | 5-10 | 155 | September 20, 1989 | UConn |
| 20 | Sancho Lyttle | F | 6-5 | 175 | September 20, 1983 | Houston |
| 22 | Armintie Herrington | G | 5-9 | 132 | April 3, 1985 | Ole Miss |
| 31 | Jessica Moore | F-C | 6-3 | 175 | July 9, 1982 | UConn |
| 33 | Cathrine Kraayeveld | F | 6-3 | 183 | September 30, 1981 | Oregon |
| 35 | Angel McCoughtry | F-G | 6-1 | 173 | September 10, 1986 | Louisville |
Regular Season Per Game
| PLAYER | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel McCoughtry | — | 25 | 24 | 17 | 29.9 | 21.4 | 5.0 | 2.9 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 4.0 | 16.5 | 7.4 | .447 | 3.5 | 1.2 | .337 | 6.9 | 5.5 | .800 |
| Sancho Lyttle | — | 28 | 34 | 34 | 31.6 | 14.0 | 7.6 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 2.6 | 14.2 | 5.9 | .412 | 3.2 | 0.8 | .255 | 1.9 | 1.5 | .758 |
| Lindsey Harding | — | 28 | 34 | 32 | 30.6 | 12.3 | 2.8 | 4.5 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 2.1 | 10.9 | 4.6 | .425 | 1.7 | 0.4 | .241 | 3.2 | 2.6 | .818 |
| Tiffany Hayes | — | 22 | 34 | 17 | 23.1 | 8.6 | 3.1 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 6.8 | 2.6 | .390 | 2.3 | 0.6 | .273 | 3.4 | 2.7 | .786 |
| Armintie Herrington | — | 27 | 34 | 33 | 26.6 | 8.4 | 3.7 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 6.2 | 3.2 | .509 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 3.5 | 2.1 | .602 |
| Erika de Souza | — | 30 | 15 | 15 | 29.9 | 11.6 | 8.2 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 10.1 | 5.3 | .523 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 1.1 | .696 | |
| Aneika Henry-Morello | — | 26 | 34 | 14 | 18.0 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 4.1 | 1.9 | .468 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 0.9 | .762 | |
| Cathrine Kraayeveld | — | 30 | 33 | 1 | 15.4 | 4.6 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 4.0 | 1.7 | .421 | 2.6 | 1.1 | .402 | 0.5 | 0.2 | .333 |
| Yelena Leuchanka | — | 29 | 19 | 5 | 13.7 | 3.1 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 3.3 | 1.3 | .381 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.7 | 0.5 | .714 |
| Ketia Swanier | — | 25 | 34 | 2 | 11.4 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 0.8 | .317 | 0.9 | 0.1 | .167 | 0.8 | 0.6 | .731 |
| Jessica Moore | — | 29 | 8 | 0 | 5.4 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.8 | .667 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.4 | .750 | |
| Laurie Koehn | — | 30 | 23 | 0 | 4.9 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 0.6 | .341 | 1.7 | 0.6 | .333 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Courtney Paris | — | 24 | 4 | 0 | 7.3 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 0.8 | .500 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | .000 |
Playoff Per Game
| PLAYER | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Harding | — | 28 | 3 | 3 | 38.0 | 19.0 | 4.7 | 5.3 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 3.7 | 18.0 | 7.7 | .426 | 4.0 | 1.0 | .250 | 3.0 | 2.7 | .889 |
| Angel McCoughtry | — | 25 | 3 | 3 | 33.3 | 18.0 | 5.7 | 3.3 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 17.0 | 7.0 | .412 | 4.0 | 1.0 | .250 | 3.7 | 3.0 | .818 |
| Sancho Lyttle | — | 28 | 3 | 3 | 34.3 | 12.3 | 7.0 | 0.7 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 15.7 | 5.7 | .362 | 1.7 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.3 | 1.0 | .750 |
| Erika de Souza | — | 30 | 3 | 3 | 29.7 | 8.7 | 6.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 9.7 | 4.0 | .414 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.000 | |
| Armintie Herrington | — | 27 | 3 | 3 | 30.0 | 8.0 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 7.3 | 2.7 | .364 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.7 | 2.7 | .727 | |
| Tiffany Hayes | — | 22 | 3 | 0 | 16.3 | 4.3 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 3.7 | 1.3 | .364 | 1.0 | 0.3 | .333 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.000 |
| Aneika Henry-Morello | — | 26 | 3 | 0 | 10.0 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.0 | .750 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.000 | |
| Ketia Swanier | — | 25 | 2 | 0 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | .667 | 1.0 | 0.5 | .500 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Cathrine Kraayeveld | — | 30 | 3 | 0 | 6.3 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.000 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.000 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | IMPACT INDEX | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel McCoughtry | Starter/Star [1.1] | 29.9 | High [1.2] | 21.4 | 5.0 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 86.59 | Everything in Atlanta’s offense still revolved around McCoughtry despite her Olympic workload and missed games. League coverage regularly described her as the Dream’s shot creator and late-clock option, while opponents continued to load extra defenders toward her driving lanes because she remained the player most capable of breaking games open individually. (WNBA) | WNBA All-Star (2012), WNBA Peak Performer: Scoring (2012) |
| Sancho Lyttle | Starter/Star [1.1] | 31.6 | Medium [1.1] | 14.0 | 7.6 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 65.15 | Lyttle became Atlanta’s most dependable two-way forward, defending multiple frontcourt positions while expanding her offensive responsibilities. Coaches trusted her versatility, and an AP game recap showed she could carry the offense when McCoughtry was unavailable, attacking the rim instead of settling for jumpers. (WNBA) | WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2012) |
| Erika de Souza | Starter/Star [1.1] | 29.9 | Medium [1.1] | 11.6 | 8.2 | 1.6 | 2.8 | 58.56 | De Souza handled the unglamorous interior work, setting bruising screens, protecting the paint and controlling defensive rebounds. Even in an injury-shortened season, analysts continued to view her as the physical anchor that allowed Atlanta’s perimeter defenders to pressure the ball aggressively. (WNBA) | None |
| Lindsey Harding | Starter/Star [1.1] | 30.6 | Medium [1.1] | 12.3 | 2.8 | 4.5 | 1.6 | 51.91 | Harding quietly kept Atlanta organized, preferring to push pace early before settling the offense in the half court. Her steady decision-making remained especially valuable as the roster integrated new rotation players following the Olympic break. (ajc) | None |
| Armintie Herrington | Starter/Star [1.1] | 26.6 | Low [1.0] | 8.4 | 3.7 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 35.42 | Herrington’s role rarely centered on scoring. Instead, she defended the opponent’s toughest perimeter assignment, attacked loose balls and filled transition lanes, giving Atlanta an athletic stopper whose influence extended well beyond her shot attempts. (WNBA) | WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2012) |
| Tiffany Hayes | Key Contributor [1.05] | 23.1 | Medium [1.1] | 8.6 | 3.1 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 34.84 | Hayes brought instant pace to the second unit and quickly earned more responsibility as the season unfolded. Local coverage praised her willingness to attack the basket without hesitation, and her energy frequently changed Atlanta’s tempo during stretches when the starters rested. (ajc) | WNBA All-Rookie Team (2012) |
| Aneika Henry-Morello | Key Contributor [1.05] | 18.0 | Low [1.0] | 4.8 | 4.1 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 22.47 | Henry-Morello settled into a physical reserve role, supplying rebounding and interior defense whenever Atlanta needed additional size. Contemporary independent coverage was limited, with most discussion focusing on her ability to provide dependable frontcourt depth as a rookie. (ajc) | None |
| Cathrine Kraayeveld | Bench [1.0] | 15.4 | Low [1.0] | 4.6 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 18.20 | Kraayeveld was signed to improve Atlanta’s floor spacing, giving the Dream a reliable catch-and-shoot option from the frontcourt. Her outside shooting helped create driving lanes for Atlanta’s attacking guards even when her own scoring opportunities were limited. (ajc) | None |
| Yelena Leuchanka | Bench [1.0] | 13.7 | Low [1.0] | 3.1 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 14.80 | Leuchanka filled a reserve interior role after returning to the roster, offering length and experience in short rotations. Independent reporting on her regular season was relatively limited because injuries restricted her overall impact. (WNBA) | None |
| Ketia Swanier | Bench [1.0] | 11.4 | Low [1.0] | 2.2 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 11.80 | Swanier functioned as Atlanta’s backup point guard, concentrating on ball movement and defensive pressure rather than offensive volume. Coverage during training camp emphasized her experience as a stabilizing presence behind Lindsey Harding. (ajc) | None |
| Jessica Moore | Bench [1.0] | 5.4 | Low [1.0] | 1.9 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6.40 | Moore saw only brief opportunities as emergency frontcourt depth. Contemporary independent reporting was minimal, reflecting her limited role within an experienced rotation. (WNBA) | None |
| Laurie Koehn | Bench [1.0] | 4.9 | Low [1.0] | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 4.80 | Koehn’s specialist role revolved around perimeter shooting, and preseason reporting highlighted Atlanta’s hope that her range would improve spacing. Regular-season minutes, however, remained limited, leaving relatively little independent coverage of her on-court impact. (ajc) | None |
| Courtney Paris | Bench [1.0] | 7.3 | Low [1.0] | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 9.00 | Paris appeared only sparingly behind Atlanta’s established post rotation. Independent season coverage was scarce, with most reporting mentioning her as depth rather than a featured contributor. (WNBA) | None |
| TOTALS | 280.3 | 104.6 | 45.1 | 22.9 | 17.5 | 419.94 |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Playoff Team Impact Spotlight
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | IMPACT INDEX | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel McCoughtry | Starter/Star [1.1] | 33.3 | High [1.2] | 18.0 | 5.7 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 80.26 | Atlanta’s offense still revolved around McCoughtry despite Indiana throwing multiple defenders at her throughout the series. Independent postseason coverage noted that she remained the Dream’s primary shot creator and transition threat, carrying the toughest offensive workload while continuing to pressure passing lanes defensively. (WNBA) | WNBA All-Star (2012), WNBA Peak Performer: Scoring (2012) |
| Lindsey Harding | Starter/Star [1.1] | 38.0 | High [1.2] | 19.0 | 4.7 | 5.3 | 3.0 | 84.74 | Harding played with far more offensive aggression than during the regular season, attacking early in possessions instead of simply initiating sets. Associated Press coverage praised her pace and willingness to push the ball after defensive stops, giving Atlanta its best chance to create easy baskets before Indiana’s defense was established. (WNBA) | None |
| Sancho Lyttle | Starter/Star [1.1] | 34.3 | Medium [1.1] | 12.3 | 7.0 | 0.7 | 3.7 | 57.11 | Lyttle anchored the Dream’s interior with relentless defensive activity, switching onto smaller players while battling in the paint. Even as her shooting cooled, her rebounding and disruptive hands remained essential against Indiana’s experienced frontcourt. (WNBA) | WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2012) |
| Erika de Souza | Starter/Star [1.1] | 29.7 | Medium [1.1] | 8.7 | 6.3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | 40.90 | De Souza embraced the physical matchup inside, setting hard screens and absorbing contact against Indiana’s post players. Contemporary reporting consistently viewed her value through rebounding, paint defense and toughness rather than offensive production. (WNBA) | None |
| Armintie Herrington | Starter/Star [1.1] | 30.0 | Low [1.0] | 8.0 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 2.6 | 38.72 | Herrington’s assignment rarely changed: defend the opponent’s best perimeter scorer and inject energy in transition. Her defensive pressure helped Atlanta manufacture extra possessions, even when her own shot wasn’t falling consistently. (WNBA) | WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2012) |
| Tiffany Hayes | Key Contributor [1.05] | 16.3 | Low [1.0] | 4.3 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 21.63 | Hayes supplied instant athleticism off the bench, attacking closeouts without hesitation whenever she entered. Independent coverage throughout her rookie year frequently highlighted her fearless approach and ability to change the game’s pace in short bursts. (WNBA) | WNBA All-Rookie Team (2012) |
| Aneika Henry-Morello | Bench [1.0] | 10.0 | Low [1.0] | 2.7 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 10.20 | Henry-Morello was used as situational frontcourt depth, providing physical minutes and rim protection when Atlanta needed extra size. Contemporary independent playoff reporting on her role was limited because of her modest workload. (Basketball Reference) | None |
| Ketia Swanier | Bench [1.0] | 3.0 | Low [1.0] | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5.00 | Swanier appeared only briefly as reserve backcourt insurance. Independent postseason coverage was minimal, reflecting her limited minutes during the series. (Basketball Reference) | None |
| Cathrine Kraayeveld | Bench [1.0] | 6.3 | Low [1.0] | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 5.20 | Kraayeveld’s role centered on floor spacing and veteran experience, though she saw only spot duty. Available independent postseason coverage focused primarily on Atlanta’s core rotation, leaving little detailed reporting on her appearances. (Basketball Reference) | None |
| TOTALS | 218.9 | 76.5 | 31.4 | 17.3 | 17.3 | 343.76 |