Last Updated on July 31, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Regular Season

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) Impact Index Notes Awards
Yolanda Griffith Starter/Star (1.1) 25.1 High (1.2) 12.0 6.4 1.6 1.8 57.55 Defensive anchor and interior focal point in John Whisenant’s system. Even with reduced minutes, coaches and league coverage consistently highlighted her physical post defense, rebounding presence and veteran leadership as Sacramento defended its title, while her efficient interior scoring complemented the team’s balanced attack. (The Washington Post) WNBA All-Star (2006)
Nicole Powell Starter/Star (1.1) 26.2 High (1.2) 9.6 3.9 1.8 1.6 44.62 Operated primarily as a floor-spacing forward whose outside shooting created room for Sacramento’s post players. Independent coverage frequently noted how her versatility and willingness to defend multiple positions made her an ideal fit in the Monarchs’ disciplined system. (deseret.com)
Erin Perperoglou Key Contributor (1.05) 19.6 Medium (1.1) 9.7 3.9 1.0 1.4 36.96 Filled an understated but valuable frontcourt role, providing efficient finishing, physical rebounding and dependable help defense. Her willingness to do the team’s complementary work drew praise throughout Sacramento’s championship defense. (deseret.com)
DeMya Walker Key Contributor (1.05) 18.9 Medium (1.1) 9.3 4.0 1.4 1.0 36.27 Returned during the season after maternity leave and gradually reclaimed an important rotation role. Her physical scoring around the basket and defensive toughness strengthened Sacramento’s frontcourt depth entering the postseason. (OurSports Central)
Ticha Penicheiro Starter/Star (1.1) 24.9 Medium (1.1) 5.4 2.7 3.4 1.8 32.19 The offense still flowed through her decision-making despite modest scoring. Coverage repeatedly emphasized her pace control, passing vision and defensive instincts as she organized one of the league’s most structured half-court attacks. WNBA All-Star (2006)
Rebekkah Brunson Key Contributor (1.05) 17.7 Low (1.0) 6.8 5.6 0.5 1.0 29.19 Brought relentless energy off the bench, attacking the glass and defending bigger forwards. Her rebounding effort frequently shifted momentum despite limited offensive touches.
Kara Lawson Key Contributor (1.05) 22.1 Medium (1.1) 8.1 1.9 1.6 0.7 28.41 Served as Sacramento’s perimeter shooting specialist and secondary ball-handler. Her timely three-point shooting and dependable playoff play earned significant attention during the Monarchs’ return to the WNBA Finals.
Hamchetou Maiga-Ba Key Contributor (1.05) 15.7 Low (1.0) 5.2 2.1 0.9 1.2 19.74 Supplied athletic defense and transition energy while filling multiple forward assignments. Her versatility allowed Sacramento to maintain defensive intensity across different lineup combinations.
Kristin Haynie Bench (1.0) 13.9 Low (1.0) 4.1 2.0 2.0 0.9 18.00 Worked as the reserve point guard behind Penicheiro, bringing ball security and steady playmaking. Her role focused on maintaining tempo rather than creating offense for herself.
Scholanda Dorrell Key Contributor (1.05) 15.1 Low (1.0) 5.2 1.1 0.5 1.0 16.38 The rookie wing earned meaningful minutes through defensive effort and perimeter versatility. Contemporary coverage viewed her as a developing role player trusted to handle difficult wing assignments.
Kim Smith Bench (1.0) 10.1 Low (1.0) 2.4 1.3 0.6 0.3 9.20 Saw limited opportunities as a rookie while adapting to Sacramento’s veteran rotation. Her shooting ability remained intriguing even though consistent minutes were difficult to secure.
Brittany Wilkins Bench (1.0) 3.8 Low (1.0) 1.5 0.0 0.3 0.0 3.60 Appeared only briefly during the regular season. Limited contemporary independent coverage was available because her role remained confined to end-of-bench depth.
Sacramento Monarchs Totals 79.3 34.9 15.6 12.7

Playoffs

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) Impact Index Notes Awards
Yolanda Griffith Starter/Star (1.1) 26.3 High (1.2) 14.8 7.1 1.8 1.7 66.00 Sacramento continued to lean on Griffith as its interior anchor throughout the playoffs. Opposing coaches still built game plans around her post presence, while coverage of the Finals emphasized how her physical defense and veteran composure set the tone even when perimeter teammates carried the scoring load. (ESPN) Western Conference Champion (2006)
Nicole Powell Starter/Star (1.1) 28.2 High (1.2) 11.8 4.6 1.6 1.7 51.22 Stretching defenses from the forward spot remained her biggest playoff value. Powell’s timely outside shooting repeatedly punished collapsing defenses, including key three-pointers during Sacramento’s Finals run, making her one of the offense’s most reliable complementary scorers. (Wikipedia) Western Conference Champion (2006)
Kara Lawson Starter/Star (1.1) 32.1 High (1.2) 12.2 3.4 1.6 1.1 48.42 Lawson embraced the role of floor spacer and clutch perimeter scorer. Her six three-pointers in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals set a Finals record at the time and illustrated how dangerous she became whenever defenses collapsed on Sacramento’s frontcourt. (Wikipedia) Western Conference Champion (2006)
DeMya Walker Starter/Star (1.1) 24.4 Medium (1.1) 10.6 4.1 2.6 1.3 44.29 Walker gave Sacramento another physical scoring option inside, often battling larger defenders while switching across multiple frontcourt assignments. Her toughness allowed the Monarchs to keep their defensive identity intact throughout the postseason. (ESPN) Western Conference Champion (2006)
Ticha Penicheiro Starter/Star (1.1) 23.7 Medium (1.1) 5.0 2.3 3.8 1.2 29.77 Although her shot rarely fell, Penicheiro remained the offensive organizer. Her vision and tempo control kept Sacramento’s half-court offense functioning, and playoff coverage consistently highlighted her ability to create quality looks for teammates under pressure. (Wikipedia) Western Conference Champion (2006)
Rebekkah Brunson Key Contributor (1.05) 17.1 Low (1.0) 6.0 3.6 0.6 1.0 23.52 Brunson’s impact came through hustle rather than volume scoring. She attacked offensive rebounds, defended bigger forwards and regularly supplied the energy Sacramento needed whenever the bench rotation entered playoff games. (Fun While It Lasted) Western Conference Champion (2006)
Kristin Haynie Bench (1.0) 14.0 Low (1.0) 5.8 1.9 2.0 0.9 21.20 Haynie capably handled reserve point guard duties, keeping possessions organized behind Penicheiro. Her willingness to defend opposing guards and move the ball quickly fit Sacramento’s disciplined playoff style. Western Conference Champion (2006)
Hamchetou Maiga-Ba Bench (1.0) 13.1 Low (1.0) 4.0 1.7 1.3 0.8 15.60 Used primarily as an athletic reserve wing, Maiga-Ba provided defensive versatility and transition energy whenever Sacramento looked to speed the game up or match athletic lineups. Limited independent postseason coverage focused on her complementary role. Western Conference Champion (2006)
Kim Smith Bench (1.0) 2.2 Low (1.0) 0.8 0.4 0.0 0.0 2.40 Smith saw only brief playoff action as Sacramento relied heavily on its veteran rotation. Limited contemporary independent coverage was available because her postseason role remained extremely small. Western Conference Champion (2006)
Sacramento Monarchs Totals 71.0 29.1 15.3 9.7