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
Yolanda Griffith Starter/Star (1.1) 33.9 High (1.2) 16.9 8.7 1.1 1.7 74.45 Griffith remained Sacramento’s interior anchor despite missing nearly half the season with injury. Once she returned, independent coverage emphasized how her rebounding, post defense and physical presence immediately stabilized a team that had struggled without its franchise centerpiece. WNBA All-Star (2002)
Tangela Smith Starter/Star (1.1) 33.2 High (1.2) 14.7 5.9 1.3 2.2 63.89 Smith carried a much larger offensive workload while Griffith was sidelined, operating as Sacramento’s primary interior scorer for long stretches. Game coverage frequently highlighted her willingness to attack the paint and defend multiple frontcourt positions during the difficult season.
Ticha Penicheiro Starter/Star (1.1) 35.5 Medium (1.1) 8.5 4.3 8.0 2.7 56.63 Penicheiro continued directing every possession, pushing pace whenever possible and creating opportunities that weren’t obvious to most guards. Even while the Monarchs battled injuries, reporters consistently viewed her playmaking as the club’s offensive heartbeat. WNBA All-Star (2002); All-WNBA Second Team (2002)
Ruthie Bolton Key Contributor (1.05) 23.0 Medium (1.1) 10.9 2.9 1.2 1.5 38.99 Bolton embraced a sixth-player role, supplying instant scoring and veteran leadership instead of heavy starter minutes. Her ability to manufacture offense off the bench remained one of Sacramento’s few reliable sources of perimeter creation.
Kedra Holland-Corn Starter/Star (1.1) 28.2 Medium (1.1) 9.3 2.8 2.0 1.5 37.99 Holland-Corn stretched defenses from the wing, although inconsistent shooting made it difficult for Sacramento to maintain offensive rhythm. She still filled an important spacing role around Penicheiro and the frontcourt.
Lady Grooms Starter/Star (1.1) 26.6 Medium (1.1) 7.1 3.1 1.2 1.0 29.77 Elevated into the starting lineup for much of the year, Grooms earned trust through physical defense, rebounding and steady effort rather than high-volume scoring. Independent game reports often praised her hustle assignments.
La’Keshia Frett Key Contributor (1.05) 20.3 Low (1.0) 5.8 3.0 0.7 0.8 21.63 Frett gave Sacramento valuable frontcourt depth with active interior defense and efficient finishing around the rim. Her energy frequently stood out when the second unit needed a physical spark.
Andrea Nagy Key Contributor (1.05) 17.0 Low (1.0) 1.4 1.2 3.0 0.6 13.02 Nagy primarily served as Penicheiro’s backup, keeping the offense organized and protecting possessions rather than looking for her own shot. Contemporary independent coverage of her season was limited.
Kara Wolters Bench (1.0) 5.6 Low (1.0) 1.7 1.6 0.2 0.2 7.40 Wolters appeared in a limited reserve role, providing size and rebounding whenever Sacramento needed another true post presence. Contemporary independent reporting on her brief appearances was limited.
Hamchetou Maiga-Ba Bench (1.0) 8.6 Low (1.0) 1.7 1.6 0.4 0.8 9.00 Maiga-Ba was introduced gradually as an athletic developmental forward whose length flashed defensively despite inconsistent offensive production. Independent coverage focused more on her long-term upside than immediate results.
Cass Bauer-Bilodeau Bench (1.0) 9.3 Low (1.0) 1.7 1.6 0.0 0.3 7.20 Bauer-Bilodeau filled a reserve interior role, supplying physical minutes and veteran depth behind the starting frontcourt. Contemporary independent coverage of her season was limited.
Edna Campbell Bench (1.0) 12.0 Low (1.0) 4.0 1.0 0.0 1.0 12.00 Campbell appeared only once before injuries curtailed her season, leaving little opportunity to establish a regular rotation role. Independent reporting largely centered on her absence rather than on-court production.
Stacey Ford Bench (1.0) 2.4 Low (1.0) 0.4 0.4 0.2 0.0 2.00 Ford saw only brief reserve action and primarily provided emergency frontcourt depth. Contemporary independent coverage of her limited appearances was minimal.
Monique Ambers Bench (1.0) 2.0 Low (1.0) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00 Ambers appeared briefly as end-of-bench depth and did not carve out a consistent role. Independent contemporary reporting on her season was limited.
TEAM TOTALS 265.7 84.6 33.9 23.9 14.6 374.97 Sacramento endured an injury-plagued campaign, most notably losing Yolanda Griffith for a significant portion of the season, forcing Tangela Smith and Ticha Penicheiro to shoulder much heavier responsibilities. The Monarchs closed the year with a late surge but narrowly missed the playoffs after an 0–10 start.