Last Updated on August 12, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

The Las Vegas Aces 2020 were built around A’ja Wilson, whose scoring, rebounding, and defensive impact established her as the team’s centerpiece. Dearica Hamby and Angel McCoughtry supplied versatile secondary scoring, while Danielle Robinson and Jackie Young handled much of the playmaking responsibilities. The Aces combined balanced offensive production with strong rebounding, efficient interior scoring, and active defense, reflecting a well-rounded roster with contributions throughout the rotation.

NO. PLAYER POS. HT. WT. DOB COLLEGE
0 Jackie Young G 6-0 165 September 16, 1997 Notre Dame
3 Danielle Robinson G 5-9 137 May 10, 1989 Oklahoma
4 Carolyn Swords C 6-6 215 July 19, 1989 Boston College
5 Dearica Hamby F 6-3 189 November 6, 1993 Wake Forest
7 Avery Warley-Talbert C 6-3 202 May 17, 1987 Liberty
11 Cierra Burdick F 6-2 172 September 30, 1993 Tennessee
14 Sugar Rodgers G 5-9 161 December 8, 1989 Georgetown
15 Lindsay Allen G 5-8 145 March 20, 1995 Notre Dame
21 Kayla McBride G 5-11 179 June 25, 1992 Notre Dame
22 A’ja Wilson C 6-4 195 August 8, 1996 South Carolina
31 Megan Huff F 6-4 — April 17, 1996 Utah
32 Emma Cannon F 6-2 190 June 1, 1989 Florida Southern College
35 Angel McCoughtry F-G 6-1 173 September 10, 1986 Louisville

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
A’ja Wilson Starter/Star [1.1] 31.7 High [1.2] 20.5 8.5 2.0 3.2 90.3 Franchise centerpiece who controlled games on both ends through interior scoring, rebounding, and elite rim protection. Her defensive versatility became a defining part of Las Vegas’ identity, while her ability to score from the post and face-up areas forced opponents into difficult matchup decisions. MVP (2020), All-Star selection (2020), All-WNBA First Team (2020), Defensive Player of the Year (2020), All-Defensive First Team (2020)
Angel McCoughtry Starter/Star [1.1] 20.0 High [1.2] 14.4 5.1 2.5 1.6 51.5 Veteran wing scorer who brought aggressive downhill offense and playoff experience to a championship-caliber roster. Her ability to attack closeouts, create contact, and defend multiple positions gave Las Vegas another physical presence alongside Wilson. All-Star selection (2020)
Dearica Hamby Key Contributor [1.05] 28.3 Medium [1.1] 13.0 7.1 2.7 1.9 51.3 Versatile forward who impacted winning through rebounding, defensive activity, and offensive versatility. Her ability to guard different matchups while spacing the floor made her one of the Aces’ most trusted lineup pieces during the shortened season. Sixth Woman of the Year (2020), All-Star selection (2020)
Kayla McBride Starter/Star [1.1] 26.7 Medium [1.1] 12.5 2.3 2.4 1.3 42.9 Perimeter scorer who provided much-needed shooting around Las Vegas’ interior stars. Her willingness to take difficult threes and defend opposing guards helped maintain balance in an offense built around Wilson’s dominance. —
Jackie Young Key Contributor [1.05] 25.8 Medium [1.1] 11.0 4.3 3.0 0.8 41.4 Athletic wing who expanded her all-around role by contributing as a secondary creator and transition threat. Her improved efficiency and decision-making showed growth as she became a more complete piece of the Aces rotation. All-Rookie Team (2019)
Danielle Robinson Key Contributor [1.05] 22.4 Low [1.0] 7.4 2.4 3.2 1.0 29.4 Veteran point guard who provided pace, ball pressure, and steady organization in reserve minutes. Her speed attacking the lane helped change the tempo of games when Las Vegas needed another playmaker. —
Carolyn Swords Key Contributor [1.05] 17.5 Low [1.0] 2.9 4.6 0.9 0.2 18.1 Traditional center who supplied physical screens, rebounding, and interior depth. Her role was less about scoring and more about providing stability when the Aces needed size. —
Lindsay Allen Key Contributor [1.05] 13.5 Low [1.0] 3.3 1.1 2.4 0.3 15.1 Backup guard who handled secondary ball-handling duties and helped keep offensive structure intact. Her value came from controlling tempo and making simple reads rather than high-volume scoring. —
Sugar Rodgers Bench [1.0] 12.0 Low [1.0] 3.4 1.3 1.4 0.4 13.0 Reserve shooter used primarily to provide perimeter spacing and veteran depth. Her minutes were tied to lineup needs rather than a consistent scoring role. —
Avery Warley-Talbert Bench [1.0] 8.0 Low [1.0] 2.7 2.7 1.0 0.0 12.8 Frontcourt reserve who provided energy and rebounding in limited appearances. Her contributions came mainly through physical play and interior effort. —
Cierra Burdick Bench [1.0] 2.2 Low [1.0] 0.3 0.4 0.2 0.0 1.8 End-of-rotation forward who saw limited opportunities during the season. Her role was primarily depth and practice competition behind a deep roster. —
Megan Huff Bench [1.0] 2.8 Low [1.0] 0.0 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.6 Reserve forward with a very small sample size, receiving only brief appearances in the rotation. —
Emma Cannon Bench [1.0] 0.0 Low [1.0] 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Limited roster appearance without enough playing time to establish a statistical role. —
Las Vegas Aces Totals — 208.4 — 89.3 37.6 20.9 13.5 — Combined regular-season production from all listed players. —

HeatingUp Impact Index: Playoff Team Impact Spotlight

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) Impact Index Notes Awards
A’ja Wilson Starter/Star [1.1] 35.4 High [1.2] 20.8 8.9 2.4 3.3 100.3 Defensive centerpiece and offensive anchor who carried a massive playoff workload through post scoring, rebounding, and elite rim protection. Her ability to switch defensively, erase mistakes at the basket, and create efficient interior offense made her the matchup opponents spent the most time trying to solve. MVP (2020), All-Star selection (2020), All-WNBA First Team (2020), Defensive Player of the Year (2020), All-Defensive First Team (2020)
Angel McCoughtry Starter/Star [1.1] 25.1 High [1.2] 15.5 4.9 2.8 1.9 59.6 Veteran scoring wing who gave Las Vegas another aggressive creator during the postseason. Her ability to attack defenders off the bounce, hit timely threes, and pressure opposing wings defensively added a different dimension alongside Wilson’s interior dominance. All-Star selection (2020)
Kayla McBride Starter/Star [1.1] 30.9 Medium [1.1] 9.5 3.4 2.9 0.6 35.6 Perimeter stabilizer who provided spacing and defensive toughness around the Aces’ frontcourt stars. While her shot volume decreased in the playoffs, her movement shooting and ability to punish defensive rotations remained important to the offense. —
Danielle Robinson Key Contributor [1.05] 29.9 Medium [1.1] 9.1 4.4 3.9 1.3 34.1 Experienced point guard who became a major ball-handler in the postseason, using speed and pick-and-roll pressure to create advantages. Her ability to push pace and organize possessions helped relieve pressure from the team’s primary scorers. —
Carolyn Swords Key Contributor [1.05] 22.1 Low [1.0] 3.3 6.0 1.3 1.0 23.2 Interior reserve who provided physical rebounding and screening during the playoff run. Her role was built around doing the small things that supported the Aces’ star-driven lineup, especially controlling extra possessions. —
Dearica Hamby Key Contributor [1.05] 25.0 Medium [1.1] 8.0 3.0 2.3 0.7 21.9 Versatile forward whose limited playoff sample still showed her value as a connector. Her ability to defend multiple positions, rebound, and make quick decisions allowed Las Vegas to play more flexible lineups. Sixth Woman of the Year (2020)
Jackie Young Key Contributor [1.05] 20.4 Low [1.0] 7.8 3.0 2.8 0.4 28.1 Athletic wing adjusting to playoff pressure while contributing as a secondary handler and transition option. Her defensive potential and willingness to attack remained valuable despite inconsistent shooting against postseason defenses. All-Rookie Team (2019)
Emma Cannon Bench [1.0] 14.3 Low [1.0] 3.8 2.2 0.8 0.0 13.6 Frontcourt depth piece who received increased minutes because of roster needs. She provided energy, physicality, and rebounding effort in a limited postseason role. —
Sugar Rodgers Bench [1.0] 9.9 Low [1.0] 1.1 1.1 1.0 0.3 7.0 Reserve perimeter option used mainly for depth and spacing. Her opportunities were limited behind a deeper group of established guards and wings. —
Lindsay Allen Bench [1.0] 6.4 Low [1.0] 1.2 0.2 0.4 0.4 4.4 Backup guard who saw short postseason stretches, primarily providing ball-handling relief and defensive energy. —
Cierra Burdick Bench [1.0] 4.8 Low [1.0] 1.0 1.0 0.5 0.0 5.0 End-of-rotation forward who contributed limited minutes while providing veteran depth and practice competition. —
Las Vegas Aces Totals — 254.1 — 90.9 38.4 22.3 9.5 — Combined playoff production from all listed players. —