Last Updated on July 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Regular Season

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Andrea Stinson Starter/Star (1.1) 31.4 High (1.2) 14.1 4.3 2.8 1.9 60.46 Charlotte’s offense still leaned on Stinson whenever it needed a basket. After the Sting’s difficult start, Associated Press game coverage repeatedly highlighted her shot-making as the catalyst behind the club’s turnaround, while defenders regularly sent extra attention toward her on the wing to limit her downhill attacks. (The Washington Post) WNBA All-Star (2001), All-WNBA First Team (2001), WNBA Finals (2001), Eastern Conference Champion (2001)
Dawn Staley Starter/Star (1.1) 36.0 High (1.2) 9.3 2.2 5.6 1.6 49.90 Everything flowed through Staley’s decision-making rather than her scoring volume. Coaches trusted her to control pace, organize half-court possessions and create advantages for teammates, and she consistently dictated Charlotte’s rhythm during the run from a 1-10 start to the WNBA Finals. (Seattle Post-Intelligencer) WNBA All-Star (2001), All-WNBA Second Team (2001), WNBA Finals (2001), Eastern Conference Champion (2001)
Allison Feaster Starter/Star (1.1) 31.5 High (1.2) 11.4 4.8 1.4 1.2 49.37 Feaster gave the Sting an athletic scoring threat who could stretch defenses with her perimeter shooting while defending multiple wing assignments. As Charlotte climbed back into contention, game reports frequently credited her timely three-point shooting for opening space around Stinson and Staley. (Los Angeles Times) WNBA Finals (2001), Eastern Conference Champion (2001)
Tammy Sutton-Brown Starter/Star (1.1) 20.8 Medium (1.1) 6.8 4.4 0.4 2.0 32.43 Sutton-Brown developed into Charlotte’s primary interior rim protector, bringing length that changed shots even when it didn’t appear in the box score. Her growing defensive influence became increasingly noticeable as the season progressed and helped stabilize the frontcourt rotation. (Basketball Reference) WNBA Finals (2001), Eastern Conference Champion (2001)
Charlotte Smith Key Contributor (1.05) 22.6 Medium (1.1) 5.7 3.4 1.7 0.9 27.95 Smith accepted a complementary role, spacing the floor and taking difficult defensive assignments without needing high usage. Her versatility allowed Anne Donovan to play bigger or smaller lineups depending on the matchup while keeping defensive communication intact. WNBA Finals (2001), Eastern Conference Champion (2001)
Clarisse Machanguana Key Contributor (1.05) 19.3 Medium (1.1) 5.4 4.0 0.6 1.0 25.41 Machanguana quietly strengthened Charlotte’s frontcourt with efficient interior finishing and dependable rebounding. Independent game coverage often noted her willingness to handle physical post matchups that freed teammates for more offensive responsibility. WNBA Finals (2001), Eastern Conference Champion (2001)
Shalonda Enis Key Contributor (1.05) 19.5 Medium (1.1) 6.0 3.5 0.4 0.5 23.56 Enis supplied scoring punch off the bench and looked to attack quickly instead of slowing possessions. That aggressive mindset gave Charlotte another creator when the starters rested, particularly during the team’s late-season surge. (Wikipedia) WNBA Finals (2001), Eastern Conference Champion (2001)
Tonya Edwards Key Contributor (1.05) 16.9 Low (1.0) 4.5 2.0 1.4 0.9 18.48 Acquired during the season, Edwards added veteran composure and secondary ball-handling. Her experience proved valuable in pressure moments, and she gave Charlotte another reliable decision-maker during its postseason push. WNBA Finals (2001), Eastern Conference Champion (2001)
Summer Erb Bench (1.0) 8.2 Low (1.0) 3.0 1.9 0.2 0.4 11.00 Erb filled short frontcourt shifts with energy, rebounding and physical interior play. Contemporary independent coverage of her season was limited, reflecting a depth role focused on maintaining defensive intensity. WNBA Finals (2001), Eastern Conference Champion (2001)
Kelly Miller Bench (1.0) 8.7 Low (1.0) 2.1 1.1 0.5 0.3 8.00 Miller spent most of her rookie campaign learning behind an experienced backcourt. Independent reporting discussing her individual season was limited, with most coverage centered on Charlotte’s veteran guard rotation. None
Keisha Anderson Bench (1.0) 5.7 Low (1.0) 0.7 0.8 0.8 0.3 5.20 Anderson’s opportunities came in brief reserve appearances where the emphasis was on ball security and defensive effort. Contemporary independent coverage was sparse because of her limited role. WNBA Finals (2001), Eastern Conference Champion (2001)
Reshea Bristol Bench (1.0) 5.0 Low (1.0) 0.0 2.0 0.0 0.0 4.00 Bristol appeared only once before leaving the roster. Independent contemporary reporting on her on-court performance is extremely limited, with available coverage focusing almost entirely on roster transactions. None
TOTALS 257.6 78.9 35.2 20.4 10.7 315.76

Playoffs

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Andrea Stinson Starter/Star (1.1) 34.8 High (1.2) 12.0 6.1 3.3 1.9 61.51 Charlotte continued to lean on Stinson as its primary half-court scorer, even while opponents devoted extra defensive attention to her. During the Eastern Conference Finals, Associated Press coverage noted that New York focused on limiting her touches after her Game 2 explosion, forcing others to create while she still contributed with rebounding and defensive intensity. (The Washington Post) WNBA Finals (2001), Eastern Conference Champion (2001)
Dawn Staley Starter/Star (1.1) 37.6 High (1.2) 11.8 2.3 4.4 1.4 52.01 Rather than chasing shots, Staley directed every important possession and kept Charlotte composed through several low-scoring playoff battles. Associated Press reports highlighted her leadership after the Sting recovered from a dreadful opening against New York, with teammates repeatedly following her tempo and decision-making. (The Washington Post) WNBA All-Star (2001), All-WNBA Second Team (2001), WNBA Finals (2001), Eastern Conference Champion (2001)
Allison Feaster Starter/Star (1.1) 31.0 High (1.2) 8.0 4.3 1.8 1.6 41.71 Feaster’s perimeter shooting became one of Charlotte’s biggest postseason weapons. Her two late three-pointers in the deciding game against New York completely shifted momentum, and contemporary reporting credited her shot-making with sending the Sting to their first WNBA Finals. (The Washington Post) WNBA Finals (2001), Eastern Conference Champion (2001)
Tammy Sutton-Brown Starter/Star (1.1) 20.9 Medium (1.1) 7.5 3.3 0.5 1.5 30.73 Sutton-Brown’s influence centered on interior defense and efficient finishing instead of volume scoring. Throughout the postseason she supplied length around the rim, giving Charlotte another reliable paint defender against elite frontcourts. (WNBA) WNBA Finals (2001), Eastern Conference Champion (2001)
Charlotte Smith Starter/Star (1.1) 28.0 Medium (1.1) 5.9 4.0 1.8 1.8 32.91 Smith embraced a glue-player role by defending multiple positions and spacing the floor despite inconsistent shooting. Coaches continued trusting her because she connected lineups with smart rotations and physical team defense during Charlotte’s Finals run. (Basketball Reference) WNBA Finals (2001), Eastern Conference Champion (2001)
Clarisse Machanguana Key Contributor (1.05) 16.5 Low (1.0) 4.8 2.4 0.3 0.8 17.43 Machanguana supplied productive reserve minutes through efficient interior finishing and active rebounding. Independent postseason coverage mentioning her individually was limited, but lineup reports consistently reflected her value as dependable frontcourt depth. WNBA Finals (2001), Eastern Conference Champion (2001)
Shalonda Enis Key Contributor (1.05) 12.6 Low (1.0) 4.3 1.9 0.5 0.4 14.91 Enis provided instant offense whenever Charlotte needed scoring from the second unit. Although her opportunities were smaller during the playoffs, her willingness to attack quickly gave the bench a different offensive rhythm. WNBA Finals (2001), Eastern Conference Champion (2001)
Tonya Edwards Key Contributor (1.05) 14.9 Low (1.0) 2.8 2.0 1.5 0.6 14.49 Edwards added veteran composure in a reserve backcourt role, helping settle possessions when Staley rested. Contemporary reporting focused more on her experience and steady decision-making than statistical production. WNBA Finals (2001), Eastern Conference Champion (2001)
Summer Erb Bench (1.0) 3.8 Low (1.0) 2.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 6.00 Erb’s postseason role was brief, supplying physical frontcourt minutes when needed. Independent game coverage discussing her individual play was limited because of her small workload. WNBA Finals (2001), Eastern Conference Champion (2001)
Keisha Anderson Bench (1.0) 3.5 Low (1.0) 0.0 0.0 0.5 0.5 2.00 Anderson appeared only sparingly and was primarily asked to defend and protect possessions. Contemporary independent reporting on her playoff contributions is limited beyond rotation notes. WNBA Finals (2001), Eastern Conference Champion (2001)
Kelly Miller Bench (1.0) 4.0 Low (1.0) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00 Miller saw only a brief postseason appearance while learning behind an experienced guard rotation. Independent coverage of her playoff minutes was minimal because her role remained developmental. WNBA Finals (2001), Eastern Conference Champion (2001)
TOTALS 207.6 59.1 25.9 16.3 10.5 273.71