Last Updated on July 31, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | IMPACT INDEX | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Taurasi | Starter/Star (1.1) | 31.9 | High (1.2) | 24.1 | 5.1 | 3.6 | 2.8 | 93.98 | Functioned as Phoenix’s offensive engine, constantly creating advantages off high ball screens and deep shooting range. Independent season coverage regularly highlighted how defenses were forced to trap her well beyond the arc, opening space for teammates while she still produced elite scoring. | WNBA Most Valuable Player (2008); WNBA All-Star (2008); All-WNBA First Team (2008) |
| Cappie Pondexter | Starter/Star (1.1) | 31.3 | High (1.2) | 21.2 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 80.52 | Operated as the secondary creator but often finished games as the primary shot-maker. Coverage from the season emphasized her fearless isolation scoring and ability to attack rotating defenses, giving Phoenix another elite perimeter threat alongside Taurasi. | WNBA All-Star (2008); All-WNBA First Team (2008) |
| Tangela Smith | Starter/Star (1.1) | 28.9 | Medium (1.1) | 11.1 | 7.0 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 52.03 | Filled a valuable stretch-frontcourt role, spacing the floor while providing dependable interior defense. Analysts frequently noted that her versatility allowed Phoenix to maintain its up-tempo attack without sacrificing rim protection or rebounding. | WNBA Champion (2007) |
| Kelly Miller | Starter/Star (1.1) | 27.8 | Medium (1.1) | 8.3 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 0.7 | 42.11 | Served as the steady connector in the backcourt, balancing playmaking with perimeter defense instead of hunting shots. Her decision-making and willingness to keep the offense flowing were regularly praised throughout the season. | |
| Le’coe Willingham | Key Contributor (1.05) | 24.5 | Medium (1.1) | 10.1 | 5.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 40.89 | Brought physical finishing and offensive rebounding to a perimeter-oriented lineup. Local reporting often pointed to her energy around the basket and efficient scoring as important complementary pieces within Phoenix’s fast-paced system. | |
| LaToya Sanders | Key Contributor (1.05) | 13.0 | Low (1.0) | 4.4 | 3.5 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 21.00 | Earned minutes primarily through interior defense, using length and timing to alter shots. Contemporary coverage viewed her as a developing defensive specialist capable of changing possessions without needing offensive touches. | WNBA All-Rookie Team (2008) |
| Kelly Mazzante | Bench (1.0) | 18.9 | Low (1.0) | 5.8 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 19.20 | Worked mainly as a floor-spacing reserve whose value came from movement shooting rather than high-volume creation. Even during cold stretches, opponents respected her perimeter range enough to stretch defensive coverage. | |
| Brooke Smith | Bench (1.0) | 13.4 | Low (1.0) | 4.1 | 3.6 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 18.20 | Provided reliable frontcourt depth with efficient finishing near the basket. Limited independent coverage suggested coaches valued her positional play and willingness to handle physical interior assignments. | |
| Barbara Farris | Key Contributor (1.05) | 16.3 | Low (1.0) | 3.5 | 3.8 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 17.22 | Filled a veteran reserve role, bringing experience and toughness whenever Phoenix needed additional size. Reports from the period frequently referenced her professionalism and dependable defensive rotations. | |
| Olympia Scott | Bench (1.0) | 11.5 | Low (1.0) | 2.7 | 3.2 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 15.20 | Appeared in a limited reserve role focused on interior defense and rebounding. Contemporary independent coverage was limited, but available reporting consistently described her as experienced frontcourt depth. | |
| Willnett Crockett | Bench (1.0) | 8.2 | Low (1.0) | 1.8 | 2.2 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 10.00 | Saw brief reserve minutes as an athletic forward capable of bringing energy on the glass. Independent reporting from the season was limited, with most discussion centering on roster depth rather than a regular rotation role. | |
| Yuko Oga | Bench (1.0) | 7.8 | Low (1.0) | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 8.00 | Played sparingly while adjusting to the WNBA game after a successful career in Japan. Coverage focused more on her transition and international experience than on a consistent on-court role. | |
| Jennifer Derevjanik | Bench (1.0) | 8.5 | Low (1.0) | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 7.40 | Used as a reserve ball-handler who helped stabilize possessions when called upon. Independent reporting on her season was limited, reflecting her spot role within a veteran backcourt. | |
| Allie Quigley | Bench (1.0) | 7.1 | Low (1.0) | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 7.40 | Appeared only briefly as a rookie wing before later establishing herself elsewhere in the league. Contemporary coverage was limited and primarily discussed her long-term shooting potential rather than immediate production. | |
| TEAM TOTALS | 249.1 | 102.4 | 46.8 | 19.3 | 15.1 |