Last Updated on July 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Allison Feaster Starter/Star [1.10] 31.9 High [1.20] 11.8 2.5 1.8 1.0 45.94 Operating as Charlotte’s featured perimeter scorer, Feaster was asked to create offense while also defending opposing wings. Independent preseason and in-season coverage pointed to her continued offensive growth and strong overseas form, with the Sting expecting her to shoulder more of the scoring load after another year of improvement in Europe. (WNBA) All-Star (2004)
Dawn Staley Starter/Star [1.10] 33.6 High [1.20] 8.9 1.7 5.0 1.4 44.88 Staley remained the team’s floor general, controlling pace and directing Charlotte’s half-court offense. League coverage praised her efficient decision-making, noting that she entered the season coming off a career-best field-goal percentage and a career-low turnover rate while continuing to anchor the team’s leadership. (WNBA) None
Tammy Sutton-Brown Starter/Star [1.10] 28.5 High [1.20] 9.6 6.2 0.4 3.0 50.69 Sutton-Brown anchored the paint on both ends, protecting the rim while finishing through contact inside. Preview analysis emphasized that Charlotte expected a bounce-back season after rule changes were projected to create more room for her low-post game following a difficult 2003 campaign. (WNBA) None
Charlotte Smith Starter/Star [1.10] 28.7 Medium [1.10] 8.2 4.1 1.2 0.9 34.84 Smith settled into a complementary forward role, stretching defenses with efficient perimeter shooting while defending bigger frontcourt players. Her versatility allowed Charlotte to balance veteran experience with its younger interior players throughout the regular season. (WNBA) None
Andrea Stinson Starter/Star [1.10] 22.9 Medium [1.10] 6.0 3.5 1.4 1.0 28.80 Even with reduced minutes, Stinson continued to set the emotional tone for the Sting. Coaches and teammates still trusted the veteran in important stretches, and she openly expressed that she remained motivated to keep playing despite entering the latter stages of her career. None
Tynesha Lewis Key Contributor [1.05] 18.1 Medium [1.10] 7.2 1.7 1.3 1.0 25.87 Lewis brought instant offense off the bench by attacking gaps and knocking down perimeter jumpers. Her role expanded as the season progressed because Charlotte valued her ability to change tempo without disrupting the starting backcourt’s rhythm. None
Nicole Powell Bench [1.00] 12.4 Low [1.00] 4.3 2.3 0.5 0.6 15.40 The rookie forward was developed as a versatile reserve capable of rebounding, spacing the floor and filling multiple frontcourt spots. Independent coverage viewed her as one of the franchise’s key long-term building blocks after being selected in the first round. WNBA All-Rookie Team (2004)
Olympia Scott Bench [1.00] 11.7 Low [1.00] 2.1 1.9 0.3 0.7 10.00 Scott supplied dependable frontcourt depth, with most of her minutes devoted to interior defense and rebounding rather than offensive creation. Contemporary player-specific reporting was limited because she remained outside the featured rotation. (Basketball Reference) None
Teana Miller Bench [1.00] 8.6 Low [1.00] 3.9 2.0 0.0 0.9 13.60 Miller continued developing as a young reserve center, showing flashes as a shot blocker while learning behind Charlotte’s veteran frontcourt. Independent coverage of her season remained limited because of her reduced workload. None
Kelly Mazzante Bench [1.00] 10.0 Low [1.00] 2.3 1.0 0.3 0.3 7.80 Mazzante’s role centered on providing instant perimeter shooting in short bursts. Local reporting focused more on her adjustment to the professional game than immediate statistical production during her rookie campaign. None
La’Keshia Frett Bench [1.00] 7.1 Low [1.00] 1.5 1.0 0.4 0.3 6.40 Frett filled a situational reserve role built around physical defense and rebounding. Contemporary independent reporting on her individual season was limited due to her brief appearances. None
Mery Andrade Bench [1.00] 5.4 Low [1.00] 0.8 0.3 0.6 0.1 3.60 Andrade was used sparingly after arriving from overseas competition. Independent coverage largely discussed her international résumé rather than her limited WNBA minutes. None
Jia Perkins Bench [1.00] 4.3 Low [1.00] 0.8 0.8 0.3 0.8 5.40 Perkins appeared only briefly during her rookie season as Charlotte eased her into the professional level. Contemporary player-specific reporting was limited because she spent most of the year outside the regular rotation. None
Tera Bjorklund Bench [1.00] 3.3 Low [1.00] 0.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.00 Bjorklund’s rookie season consisted of limited opportunities behind an experienced frontcourt. Little independent season-specific reporting was available beyond roster and developmental updates. None
TOTALS 258.5 67.1 27.6 14.9 13.0 294.22 All-Star (2004): Allison Feaster; WNBA All-Rookie Team (2004): Nicole Powell