Last Updated on September 2, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
The Atlanta Dream 2018 relied on Tiffany Hayes and Angel McCoughtry as their primary scoring threats, while Elizabeth Williams anchored the paint with rebounding and shot-blocking. Renee Montgomery provided playmaking and perimeter scoring, and Jessica Breland added versatile frontcourt production. Atlanta’s statistical profile reflects a defense-first team that excelled on the glass and protected the rim, using balanced scoring and disciplined half-court play to complement its defensive identity.
Roster
| NO. | PLAYER NAME | POS. | HT | WT | DOB | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elizabeth Williams | C-F | 6-3 | 200 | June 23, 1993 | Duke |
| 2 | Adaora Elonu | F | 6-1 | April 28, 1990 | Texas A&M | |
| 3 | Alexis Prince | F | 6-2 | 178 | February 5, 1994 | Baylor |
| 7 | Brittney Sykes | G | 5-11 | 152 | February 7, 1994 | Syracuse |
| 11 | Blake Dietrick | G | 5-10 | 159 | July 19, 1993 | Princeton |
| 12 | Damiris Dantas | C-F | 6-4 | 203 | November 17, 1992 | |
| 15 | Tiffany Hayes | G | 5-10 | 155 | September 20, 1989 | UConn |
| 20 | Alex Bentley | G | 5-7 | 152 | October 27, 1990 | Penn State |
| 21 | Renee Montgomery | G | 5-7 | 140 | December 2, 1986 | UConn |
| 23 | Layshia Clarendon | G | 5-9 | 158 | May 2, 1991 | California |
| 25 | Monique Billings | F | 6-4 | 190 | May 2, 1996 | UCLA |
| 33 | Maggie Lucas | G | 5-10 | 158 | November 29, 1991 | Penn State |
| 34 | Imani McGee-Stafford | C | 6-7 | 215 | October 11, 1994 | Texas |
| 35 | Angel McCoughtry | F-G | 6-1 | 173 | September 10, 1986 | Louisville |
| 51 | Jessica Breland | F | 6-2 | 166 | February 23, 1988 | UNC |
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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffany Hayes | — | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28.9 | 17.2 | 3.6 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 12.9 | 5.7 | .441 | 4.2 | 1.4 | .321 | 5.5 | 4.5 | .817 |
| Angel McCoughtry | — | 31 | 29 | 28 | 27.6 | 16.5 | 6.0 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 2.6 | 14.0 | 5.9 | .420 | 2.6 | 0.7 | .276 | 4.8 | 4.0 | .836 |
| Renee Montgomery | — | 31 | 34 | 34 | 27.5 | 10.3 | 1.7 | 3.7 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 8.1 | 3.1 | .389 | 6.2 | 2.3 | .371 | 2.0 | 1.7 | .881 |
| Elizabeth Williams | — | 25 | 33 | 32 | 26.8 | 9.1 | 5.8 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 6.7 | 3.7 | .548 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.1 | 1.8 | .563 | |
| Jessica Breland | — | 30 | 34 | 34 | 26.4 | 8.3 | 7.9 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 8.5 | 3.6 | .428 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 1.0 | .750 | |
| Brittney Sykes | — | 24 | 29 | 7 | 20.7 | 9.7 | 3.5 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 8.1 | 3.3 | .411 | 2.8 | 0.8 | .268 | 3.4 | 2.2 | .663 |
| Alex Bentley | — | 27 | 16 | 0 | 20.8 | 8.7 | 1.5 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 9.3 | 3.5 | .376 | 3.6 | 1.1 | .310 | 1.1 | 0.6 | .529 |
| Monique Billings | — | 22 | 32 | 0 | 11.0 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 2.9 | 1.3 | .441 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.8 | .750 | |
| Damiris Dantas | — | 25 | 19 | 0 | 13.4 | 5.4 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 5.1 | 2.2 | .433 | 1.1 | 0.3 | .238 | 0.9 | 0.7 | .722 |
| Imani McGee-Stafford | — | 23 | 29 | 2 | 10.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 3.0 | 1.3 | .453 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | .467 | |
| Layshia Clarendon | — | 27 | 18 | 4 | 17.3 | 4.3 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 4.4 | 1.4 | .329 | 0.8 | 0.1 | .143 | 1.7 | 1.3 | .800 |
| Blake Dietrick | — | 24 | 26 | 0 | 7.2 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 0.5 | .343 | 0.9 | 0.3 | .391 | 0.2 | 0.2 | .667 |
| Alexis Prince | — | 24 | 2 | 0 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 1.5 | .600 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Maggie Lucas | — | 26 | 7 | 0 | 5.1 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0.1 | .091 | 1.4 | 0.1 | .100 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Adaora Elonu | — | 28 | 1 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Playoff Per Game
| PLAYER | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffany Hayes | — | 28 | 5 | 5 | 33.6 | 16.4 | 6.2 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 2.0 | 12.6 | 5.6 | .444 | 3.2 | 1.2 | .375 | 5.0 | 4.0 | .800 |
| Alex Bentley | — | 27 | 5 | 0 | 24.0 | 15.6 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 2.8 | 14.4 | 6.4 | .444 | 5.0 | 1.6 | .320 | 1.6 | 1.2 | .750 |
| Brittney Sykes | — | 24 | 5 | 5 | 27.0 | 12.6 | 3.6 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 11.0 | 5.2 | .473 | 3.4 | 1.4 | .412 | 1.6 | 0.8 | .500 |
| Elizabeth Williams | — | 25 | 5 | 5 | 31.4 | 10.8 | 8.8 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 9.4 | 4.8 | .511 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.2 | 1.2 | .545 | |
| Jessica Breland | — | 30 | 5 | 5 | 31.0 | 9.0 | 10.8 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 10.8 | 4.0 | .370 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.2 | 1.0 | .833 |
| Renee Montgomery | — | 31 | 5 | 5 | 31.6 | 8.6 | 2.0 | 4.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 8.2 | 2.4 | .293 | 5.6 | 1.6 | .286 | 2.6 | 2.2 | .846 |
| Monique Billings | — | 22 | 5 | 0 | 12.8 | 5.8 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 3.8 | 1.8 | .474 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 2.2 | .579 | |
| Imani McGee-Stafford | — | 23 | 4 | 0 | 5.8 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | .333 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | .500 | |
| Adaora Elonu | — | 28 | 1 | 0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | .500 | ||
| Blake Dietrick | — | 24 | 3 | 0 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.3 | 0.0 | .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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffany Hayes | Starter/Star [1.10] | 28.9 | High [1.20] | 17.2 | 3.6 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 65.47 | Atlanta’s primary shot creator thrived with the ball in her hands, attacking gaps and carrying the offense during long winning stretches. Season coverage regularly described her as the Dream’s offensive engine, and her late-game confidence became a defining trait as Atlanta surged to one of the league’s best records. (WNBA) | All-WNBA First Team (2018); WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2018) |
| Angel McCoughtry | Starter/Star [1.10] | 27.6 | High [1.20] | 16.5 | 6.0 | 3.0 | 1.9 | 72.07 | Returning after missing the previous season, McCoughtry resumed her role as a two-way focal point rather than simply a scorer. Writers noted how her length, transition play and defensive activity immediately restored Atlanta’s identity, even while she worked back into peak form. (WNBA) | WNBA All-Star (2018) |
| Renee Montgomery | Starter/Star [1.10] | 27.5 | Medium [1.10] | 10.3 | 1.7 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 41.14 | Functioned as the floor-spacing point guard Nicki Collen needed, stretching defenses with high-volume three-point shooting while organizing the backcourt. Independent coverage frequently highlighted how her veteran decision-making fit the Dream’s new system. (WNBA) | None |
| Jessica Breland | Starter/Star [1.10] | 26.4 | Medium [1.10] | 8.3 | 7.9 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 51.09 | Defensive versatility became her calling card, as she switched assignments comfortably and protected the rim without sacrificing mobility. Analysts consistently credited her arrival as a major reason Atlanta finished among the league’s elite defensive teams. (WNBA) | WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2018) |
| Elizabeth Williams | Starter/Star [1.10] | 26.8 | Medium [1.10] | 9.1 | 5.8 | 1.4 | 2.6 | 45.50 | Rather than chasing touches, Williams anchored the paint with disciplined interior defense and efficient finishing around the basket. Coverage throughout the season emphasized her willingness to handle difficult defensive assignments within Atlanta’s scheme. (hashtagbasketball.com) | None |
| Alex Bentley | Key Contributor [1.05] | 20.8 | Medium [1.10] | 8.7 | 1.5 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 33.95 | Added instant offense after arriving during the season, giving Atlanta another guard capable of breaking defenders down off the dribble. Reporters often pointed to her energy and shot creation as valuable second-unit support. | None |
| Brittney Sykes | Key Contributor [1.05] | 20.7 | Medium [1.10] | 9.7 | 3.5 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 37.12 | Her speed changed the pace whenever she entered the game, with the coaching staff encouraging her to pressure the ball and attack in transition. Even when the jumper came and went, her defensive activity kept her firmly in the rotation. | None |
| Damiris Dantas | Bench [1.00] | 13.4 | Low [1.00] | 5.4 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 18.00 | Dantas filled a specialist role as a stretch forward, helping create driving lanes by pulling opposing post players away from the rim. Independent discussion around the team often focused on her spacing value more than her scoring totals. (WNBA) | None |
| Layshia Clarendon | Bench [1.00] | 17.3 | Low [1.00] | 4.3 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 17.00 | Injuries and roster changes reduced her influence compared with the previous year, but she remained a calming veteran presence whenever healthy. Independent reporting noted that her leadership outweighed the limited statistical production. (hashtagbasketball.com) | None |
| Monique Billings | Bench [1.00] | 11.0 | Low [1.00] | 3.3 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 13.80 | The rookie carved out minutes through hustle, rebounding effort and defensive energy instead of polished offense. Early evaluations frequently mentioned her willingness to embrace physical play while learning the professional game. (WNBA) | None |
| Imani McGee-Stafford | Bench [1.00] | 10.5 | Low [1.00] | 2.9 | 3.4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 15.40 | Served as frontcourt depth and supplied size in short stretches. Contemporary independent coverage was limited, with most reporting focused on her reserve role rather than game-to-game analysis. | None |
| Blake Dietrick | Bench [1.00] | 7.2 | Low [1.00] | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 5.20 | Worked primarily as backcourt depth, stepping into brief stretches when extra ball handling was required. Independent season analysis was limited because of her modest workload. | None |
| Alexis Prince | Bench [1.00] | 3.0 | Low [1.00] | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9.00 | Appeared only briefly but flashed the athletic scoring instincts that made her an intriguing developmental wing. Independent reporting was minimal because of her two-game sample. | None |
| Maggie Lucas | Bench [1.00] | 5.1 | Low [1.00] | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.80 | Used sparingly as a perimeter shooting option. Limited contemporary coverage exists beyond roster and rotation updates. | None |
| Adaora Elonu | Bench [1.00] | 1.0 | Low [1.00] | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.00 | Made only a brief appearance, leaving little independent season reporting beyond transaction coverage. | None |
| Totals | 247.2 | 101.6 | 42.9 | 25.5 | 17.2 | 426.56 | All-WNBA First Team (2018): Tiffany Hayes; WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2018): Jessica Breland; WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2018): Tiffany Hayes; WNBA All-Star (2018): Angel McCoughtry |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Playoff Team Impact Spotlight
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | IMPACT INDEX | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffany Hayes | Starter/Star (1.1) | 33.6 | High (1.2) | 16.4 | 6.2 | 3.4 | 1.6 | 72.9 | Atlanta leaned on Hayes as its primary half-court creator and late-clock scorer throughout this playoff series. Independent postseason coverage highlighted her downhill attacks, willingness to defend top perimeter threats, and leadership after Angel McCoughtry’s absence reshaped the offense. She consistently carried the toughest offensive workload while remaining active on the glass. (WNBA) | All-WNBA First Team (2018); All-Defensive Second Team (2018) |
| Jessica Breland | Starter/Star (1.1) | 31.0 | Medium (1.1) | 9.0 | 10.8 | 2.8 | 3.6 | 63.4 | Breland functioned as the defensive anchor and connective frontcourt passer rather than a featured scorer. Analysts regularly pointed to her rim protection, switchability, and versatility as major reasons Atlanta developed into one of the league’s strongest defensive teams during 2018. (WNBA) | All-Defensive First Team (2018) |
| Elizabeth Williams | Starter/Star (1.1) | 31.4 | Medium (1.1) | 10.8 | 8.8 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 54.2 | Williams filled the interior role by screening, finishing efficiently around the basket, and protecting the paint. Coverage of Atlanta’s postseason consistently described her as an essential defensive presence whose mobility allowed the Dream to stay aggressive against elite guards. (WNBA) | None |
| Alex Bentley | Key Contributor (1.05) | 24.0 | High (1.2) | 15.6 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 50.9 | Bentley supplied instant offense off the bench, changing games with quick pull-up shooting and aggressive drives. Her scoring bursts proved especially valuable in the Washington series, where she repeatedly provided momentum when Atlanta’s starters stalled. (WNBA) | None |
| Brittney Sykes | Starter/Star (1.1) | 27.0 | Medium (1.1) | 12.6 | 3.6 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 45.5 | Sykes embraced an energetic two-way assignment, attacking in transition while defending difficult perimeter matchups. Reporters often noted that her athleticism injected pace into Atlanta’s offense and created pressure well beyond the box score. (WNBA) | WNBA All-Rookie Team (2017) |
| Renee Montgomery | Starter/Star (1.1) | 31.6 | Medium (1.1) | 8.6 | 2.0 | 4.2 | 0.4 | 36.8 | Montgomery directed the offense with spacing and perimeter shot creation instead of high-volume scoring. Season coverage emphasized that her outside shooting and veteran decision-making stabilized Atlanta’s backcourt after arriving in free agency. (WNBA) | None |
| Monique Billings | Bench (1.0) | 12.8 | Low (1.0) | 5.8 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 19.6 | Billings carved out energy minutes through offensive rebounding and defensive activity. Contemporary reporting viewed the rookie as a developing frontcourt piece whose motor regularly earned additional trust from the coaching staff despite a limited role. (WNBA) | WNBA All-Rookie Team (2018) |
| Imani McGee-Stafford | Bench (1.0) | 5.8 | Low (1.0) | 1.3 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 7.2 | McGee-Stafford appeared only briefly during the series, primarily supplying size when Atlanta needed additional frontcourt depth. Limited independent playoff coverage was available beyond rotational usage. (WNBA) | None |
| Blake Dietrick | Bench (1.0) | 5.0 | Low (1.0) | 0.0 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 4.0 | Dietrick filled a reserve guard role with limited opportunities. Contemporary independent reporting on her postseason contributions was sparse, reflecting her spot minutes rather than a consistent rotation assignment. (WNBA) | None |
| Adaora Elonu | Bench (1.0) | 4.0 | Low (1.0) | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | Elonu made only a brief appearance, providing experienced frontcourt depth. Independent season coverage discussing her playoff role was limited because she remained outside the regular rotation. (WNBA) | None |
| TOTALS | 206.2 | 81.1 | 39.3 | 16.5 | 9.9 |