Last Updated on July 30, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK | Impact Index | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Thompson | Starter/Star (1.1) | 36.3 | High (1.2) | 18.8 | 6.7 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 79.46 | Houston’s offensive centerpiece, Thompson carried a heavy scoring load as a stretch four who could punish defenses inside and beyond the arc. Reports throughout 2007 highlighted her leadership responsibility after Sheryl Swoopes’ limited availability, with Houston relying on Thompson’s isolation scoring and perimeter shooting to keep the offense functional. | WNBA All-Star (2007) |
| Hamchetou Maiga-Ba | Starter/Star (1.1) | 29.6 | Medium (1.1) | 9.1 | 4.0 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 37.84 | Maiga-Ba served as Houston’s versatile defensive wing, often handling difficult perimeter assignments while providing transition offense. Coaches valued her ability to guard multiple positions and contribute without needing plays called for her, making her an important stabilizing piece around Thompson. | — |
| Tamecka Dixon | Key Contributor (1.05) | 27.2 | High (1.2) | 12.0 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 48.38 | Dixon became a secondary creator who gave Houston another player capable of attacking off the dribble. Her veteran presence helped offset roster changes, and coverage of the Comets noted her importance as a reliable scorer and ball handler when the offense became stagnant. | — |
| Michelle Snow | Starter/Star (1.1) | 26.2 | Medium (1.1) | 10.8 | 6.8 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 49.61 | Snow remained Houston’s interior anchor, combining rebounding with shot blocking while finishing efficiently around the rim. The 2007 season coverage frequently pointed to her defensive presence as a major part of the Comets’ identity, especially as the team transitioned into a younger roster. | — |
| Crystal Smith | Key Contributor (1.05) | 25.3 | Low (1.0) | 6.3 | 2.0 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 28.56 | Smith provided point guard minutes with an emphasis on perimeter defense and energy. Her role expanded because Houston needed backcourt pressure and ball handling, and reports around the Comets’ rebuilding period viewed her as a developing guard with defensive upside. | — |
| Sheryl Swoopes | Starter/Star (1.1) | 35.3 | Medium (1.1) | 7.7 | 5.7 | 3.7 | 2.0 | 42.02 | Swoopes appeared in only three games but still showed the all-around impact that defined her career, affecting games as a defender, rebounder and secondary playmaker. Her limited season was shaped by injury concerns, with coverage focusing on Houston adjusting without its longtime franchise leader. | All-WNBA Second Team (2006) |
| Sancho Lyttle | Key Contributor (1.05) | 16.3 | Low (1.0) | 5.9 | 5.3 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 28.98 | Lyttle emerged as an athletic frontcourt presence, using length and mobility to impact possessions beyond scoring. Analysts following Houston viewed her as one of the team’s most promising young pieces because of her rebounding instincts and defensive versatility. | — |
| Tamara Moore | Key Contributor (1.05) | 19.3 | Low (1.0) | 3.9 | 1.7 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 20.72 | Moore handled a connector role, moving between guard duties and defensive assignments rather than being a primary scorer. Her value came from facilitating and providing toughness in a rotation that lacked the same veteran depth as previous Comets teams. | — |
| Latasha Byears | Bench (1.0) | 10.9 | Low (1.0) | 5.0 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 18.00 | Byears supplied physical interior minutes in a reserve role, relying on strength and experience around the basket. Independent season coverage of Houston focused more on the team’s younger players, leaving limited reporting on her specific contributions. | — |
| Barbara Turner | Bench (1.0) | 12.0 | Low (1.0) | 4.2 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 15.20 | Turner provided energy minutes as a developing wing, though her inconsistent shooting limited offensive impact. She was viewed primarily as a depth piece learning how to contribute within a veteran-led rotation. | — |
| Ashley Shields | Bench (1.0) | 11.7 | Low (1.0) | 5.3 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 15.60 | Shields was an aggressive reserve scorer who struggled with efficiency but showed willingness to attack. Coverage of Houston’s younger roster members often emphasized development and learning roles rather than immediate production. | — |
| Roneeka Hodges | Bench (1.0) | 11.4 | Low (1.0) | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 11.60 | Hodges provided perimeter shooting attempts and spacing but had difficulty finding consistency from the field. She remained part of Houston’s effort to develop younger rotation options around its established veterans. | — |
| Erin Grant | Bench (1.0) | 12.4 | Low (1.0) | 1.5 | 1.1 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 10.40 | Grant operated mainly as a backup facilitator, helping manage possessions in limited minutes. Her role was more about ball control and organization than offensive creation. | — |
| Tari Phillips | Bench (1.0) | 5.8 | Low (1.0) | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 6.40 | Phillips provided veteran frontcourt depth late in her career. Her appearances were limited, with Houston primarily using younger interior players for regular rotation minutes. | — |
| Dee Davis | Bench (1.0) | 6.3 | Low (1.0) | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.00 | Davis saw only brief opportunities as a reserve guard. Limited season coverage was available regarding her role beyond spot minutes in Houston’s rotation. | — |
| Mistie Bass | Bench (1.0) | 5.3 | Low (1.0) | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 7.20 | Bass received limited minutes but showed the physical interior style that later became part of her game. Her rookie development took place behind established post players, restricting immediate opportunities. | — |
| Houston Comets Totals | 326.1 | 108.7 | 42.5 | 24.1 | 17.8 |