| Merlakia Jones |
Starter/Star (1.10) |
33.3 |
High (1.20) |
13.5 |
5.5 |
1.5 |
1.1 |
56.50 |
Primary perimeter scorer who regularly carried Cleveland late in possessions. Dan Hughes leaned on her shot creation and competitive edge, and contemporary coverage frequently highlighted her clutch baskets and leadership during the club’s playoff push rather than simply her scoring average. (The Washington Post) |
WNBA All-Star (2001) |
| Chasity Melvin |
Key Contributor (1.05) |
27.9 |
Medium (1.10) |
9.9 |
5.7 |
1.9 |
1.5 |
43.89 |
Physical interior forward whose rebounding and defensive work gave Cleveland needed toughness. Reporters often noted her willingness to battle inside, including a pivotal playoff double-double that reflected the role she filled beyond the box score. (ESPN) |
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| Ann Wauters |
Key Contributor (1.05) |
25.9 |
Medium (1.10) |
9.8 |
4.8 |
1.5 |
1.2 |
40.89 |
The young Belgian center steadily earned more trust as the season unfolded. Coverage regularly praised her polished footwork and basketball IQ, with coaches viewing her as a long-term frontcourt cornerstone despite her age. (The Washington Post) |
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| Rushia Brown |
Starter/Star (1.10) |
25.3 |
Medium (1.10) |
8.3 |
4.4 |
1.2 |
1.8 |
37.39 |
Defensive-minded post player who supplied physicality, rebounding and interior finishing. Her aggressive style was repeatedly credited during Cleveland’s postseason run, especially when matching up with stronger frontcourts. (The Washington Post) |
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| Helen Darling |
Starter/Star (1.10) |
24.3 |
Medium (1.10) |
6.1 |
2.4 |
3.4 |
1.2 |
31.97 |
Rookie point guard asked to organize the offense while defending opposing guards. Coaches praised her composure, and she showed she could handle major minutes despite expected growing pains. (Los Angeles Times) |
WNBA All-Rookie Team (2001) |
| Mery Andrade |
Starter/Star (1.10) |
27.9 |
Low (1.00) |
4.8 |
2.7 |
3.1 |
1.9 |
30.01 |
Functioned as a defensive wing and secondary playmaker. Although her scoring fluctuated, independent coverage consistently emphasized her versatility, perimeter defense and willingness to handle difficult assignments. (Seattle Post-Intelligencer) |
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| Penny Taylor |
Bench (1.00) |
17.5 |
Medium (1.10) |
7.2 |
3.5 |
1.4 |
1.4 |
29.92 |
Energetic reserve who brought pace and offensive creativity off the bench. Early reports viewed her Australian background and all-around skill set as giving Cleveland another dimension with the second unit. (Los Angeles Times) |
WNBA All-Rookie Team (2001) |
| Vicki Hall |
Bench (1.00) |
16.1 |
Low (1.00) |
4.6 |
2.4 |
0.6 |
0.5 |
16.20 |
Veteran reserve who filled multiple frontcourt roles as needed. Her value came from dependable positional play rather than offensive volume, particularly when injuries affected the rotation. (The Washington Post) |
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| Jennifer Rizzotti |
Bench (1.00) |
14.9 |
Low (1.00) |
3.7 |
0.9 |
1.6 |
0.9 |
14.20 |
Backup floor general whose primary responsibility was stabilizing the offense. She was trusted to manage tempo and keep the ball moving instead of hunting her own shot. (Wikipedia) |
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| Eva Nemcova |
Bench (1.00) |
14.1 |
Low (1.00) |
4.3 |
1.3 |
1.0 |
0.9 |
15.00 |
Limited by availability, reducing the offensive impact expected from one of Cleveland’s experienced perimeter scorers. Coverage entering the season noted how important her shooting normally was to the team’s spacing. (Los Angeles Times) |
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| Pollyanna Johns Kimbrough |
Bench (1.00) |
6.6 |
Low (1.00) |
1.6 |
1.7 |
0.2 |
0.1 |
7.20 |
End-of-rotation post who supplied experienced depth in short stretches. Contemporary independent coverage of her individual season was limited. |
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| Tricia Bader Binford |
Bench (1.00) |
6.0 |
Low (1.00) |
1.1 |
0.6 |
0.6 |
0.3 |
5.20 |
Reserve guard used primarily for spot minutes. Contemporary independent reporting on her role was limited, with most coverage centered on Cleveland’s core rotation. |
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| Angelina Wolvert |
Bench (1.00) |
5.0 |
Low (1.00) |
2.0 |
1.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
6.00 |
Appeared only briefly, leaving little independent season analysis beyond transaction coverage. |
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| Paige Sauer |
Bench (1.00) |
2.0 |
Low (1.00) |
1.0 |
1.0 |
0.0 |
0.5 |
5.00 |
Saw only limited court time, and meaningful independent season-specific reporting was scarce. |
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| Adia Barnes |
Bench (1.00) |
1.0 |
Low (1.00) |
0.7 |
0.3 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
2.00 |
Short-term reserve whose opportunities were extremely limited, resulting in very little independent contemporary coverage. |
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| TOTALS |
— |
247.8 |
— |
89.2 |
37.8 |
19.4 |
12.5 |
341.39 |
Combined regular-season production for all listed players. |
WNBA All-Star (2001): 1; WNBA All-Rookie Team (2001): 2 |
