Last Updated on September 1, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

The San Antonio Stars relied on Kayla McBride as their primary scoring threat during the 2015 season, while Danielle Robinson directed the offense with her playmaking and Sophia Young-Malcolm provided steady frontcourt scoring and rebounding. Dearica Hamby added energy and production off the bench, particularly on the glass. Strong rebounding and balanced offensive contributions were positives, but inconsistent shooting and defensive play limited the team’s overall success.

Roster

NO. PLAYER NAME POS. HT. WT. BIRTH DATE COLLEGE
3 Kalana Greene G 5-10 155 July 13, 1987 UConn
5 Dearica Hamby F 6-3 189 November 6, 1993 Wake Forest
6 Alex Montgomery G-F 6-1 185 November 12, 1988 Georgia Tech
7 Jia Perkins G 5-8 165 February 23, 1982 Texas Tech
11 Valeriane Ayayi F 6-1 150 April 29, 1994  
12 Brittany Hrynko G 5-8 152 April 24, 1993 DePaul
13 Danielle Robinson G 5-9 137 May 10, 1989 Oklahoma
21 Kayla McBride G 5-11 179 June 25, 1992 Notre Dame
22 Samantha Logic G 5-9 177 October 22, 1992 Iowa
23 Danielle Adams F-C 6-1 239 February 19, 1989 Texas A&M
32 Jayne Appel-Marinelli C 6-4 210 May 14, 1988 Stanford
33 Sophia Young-Malcolm F 6-1 165 December 15, 1983 Baylor
40 Kayla Alexander C 6-4 186 January 5, 1991 Syracuse
51 Sydney Colson G 5-8 137 August 6, 1989 Texas A&M

Per Game

Player POS AGE GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Sophia Young-Malcolm 31 34 29 27.4 11.5 5.0 1.4 1.2 0.3 1.6 9.7 4.4 .458 0.1 0.0 .000 3.6 2.6 .738
Kayla McBride 23 27 25 28.0 13.8 3.1 1.6 1.1 0.1 1.7 12.7 4.9 .382 5.3 2.0 .373 2.4 2.1 .879
Jia Perkins 33 26 26 27.3 13.3 3.0 1.7 1.5 0.3 1.2 12.7 4.8 .376 3.5 1.0 .272 3.2 2.8 .880
Danielle Robinson 26 30 30 30.1 9.2 2.5 5.0 0.7 0.1 2.6 9.0 3.5 .390 0.2 0.0 .000 2.4 2.2 .903
Danielle Adams 26 30 2 16.1 7.4 3.3 0.5 0.5 0.3 1.2 6.4 2.6 .414 2.3 0.7 .324 1.7 1.4 .827
Dearica Hamby 21 31 16 17.4 6.1 4.1 0.7 0.4 0.2 1.3 6.4 2.3 .354 0.5 0.2 .353 2.2 1.4 .642
Jayne Appel-Marinelli 27 30 28 22.4 3.3 6.2 1.4 0.8 1.3 1.3 3.4 1.3 .382 0.1 0.0 .000 1.1 0.7 .647
Alex Montgomery 26 14 3 16.7 4.9 4.1 0.7 0.6 0.5 1.1 5.5 2.1 .377 1.4 0.3 .200 0.7 0.5 .700
Kalana Greene 27 11 6 19.9 4.4 2.9 0.7 0.7 0.3 0.3 4.7 1.7 .365 1.2 0.2 .154 0.7 0.7 1.000
Sydney Colson 25 34 5 15.9 3.5 1.1 2.8 0.8 0.3 1.2 3.1 1.3 .411 0.6 0.2 .318 1.0 0.7 .686
Kayla Alexander 24 29 0 12.3 3.3 3.3 0.2 0.2 0.8 0.8 3.1 1.3 .416 0.0 0.0   1.2 0.8 .647
Samantha Logic 22 23 0 13.9 2.0 1.5 1.3 0.3 0.3 1.0 2.8 0.7 .266 1.0 0.2 .217 0.3 0.3 .857
Valeriane Ayayi 21 16 0 9.2 2.3 1.8 0.4 0.5 0.3 0.6 3.0 0.9 .313 1.3 0.3 .190 0.4 0.2 .429
Brittany Hrynko 22 5 0 3.0 0.4 0.0 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.2 1.2 0.2 .167 0.8 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0  

HeatingUp Impact Index: Team Impact Spotlight

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) Impact Index Notes Awards
Kayla McBride Starter/Star (1.1) 28.0 High (1.2) 13.8 3.1 1.6 1.2 51.22 McBride became San Antonio’s featured perimeter scorer after Becky Hammon’s retirement, carrying a heavier offensive workload with constant movement off screens and catch-and-shoot opportunities. Season coverage consistently described her as the franchise’s long-term offensive centerpiece despite the team’s rebuilding record. (WNBA) WNBA All-Star (2015)
Jia Perkins Starter/Star (1.1) 27.3 High (1.2) 13.3 3.0 1.7 1.8 52.27 Perkins attacked as an aggressive scoring guard, often creating offense when possessions stalled. Reporters noted that injuries interrupted her rhythm, but her ability to generate shots remained one of the few reliable offensive weapons available to Dan Hughes. (WNBA) None
Sophia Young-Malcolm Starter/Star (1.1) 27.4 Medium (1.1) 11.5 5.0 1.4 1.5 46.71 Young-Malcolm anchored the frontcourt with veteran poise, giving the Stars dependable interior scoring and defensive versatility. Independent coverage frequently pointed to her leadership as an important stabilizing influence during a difficult transition season. (WNBA) None
Danielle Robinson Starter/Star (1.1) 30.1 High (1.2) 9.2 2.5 5.0 0.8 46.99 Robinson remained the engine of San Antonio’s offense, pushing tempo whenever possible and organizing nearly every half-court possession. Analysts continued to praise her speed and playmaking, even as the young roster around her struggled to score consistently. (WNBA) None
Danielle Adams Key Contributor (1.05) 16.1 Medium (1.1) 7.4 3.3 0.5 0.8 27.72 Adams supplied instant offense from the frontcourt, blending physical post play with enough shooting range to stretch opposing defenses. Her reduced role reflected roster experimentation more than a lack of scoring talent, according to season analysis. None
Dearica Hamby Key Contributor (1.05) 17.4 Medium (1.1) 6.1 4.1 0.7 0.6 26.10 Hamby flashed the relentless energy that would later define her career, crashing the glass and running the floor without hesitation. Contemporary observers viewed her as an athletic developmental forward whose impact already exceeded her offensive polish. None
Jayne Appel-Marinelli Starter/Star (1.1) 22.4 Low (1.0) 3.3 6.2 1.4 2.1 28.60 Appel-Marinelli handled the physical work inside, setting sturdy screens, protecting the paint and controlling the defensive glass. Writers covering the Stars regularly emphasized that her value came through positioning and defensive reliability rather than scoring. None
Sydney Colson Bench (1.0) 15.9 Low (1.0) 3.5 1.1 2.8 1.1 17.00 Colson provided steady backup point guard minutes, bringing pace and defensive pressure whenever Robinson rested. Independent coverage highlighted her willingness to facilitate first instead of hunting shots. None
Kalana Greene Key Contributor (1.05) 19.9 Low (1.0) 4.4 2.9 0.7 1.0 18.90 Greene filled a utility wing role built around perimeter defense and lineup flexibility. Limited independent reporting on her season consistently portrayed her as a dependable veteran capable of guarding multiple positions. None
Alex Montgomery Bench (1.0) 16.7 Low (1.0) 4.9 4.1 0.7 1.1 21.60 Montgomery earned rotational minutes through defensive versatility and rebounding from the wing. Contemporary coverage was limited, but available reports described her as a useful complementary piece during the club’s rebuilding year. None
Kayla Alexander Bench (1.0) 12.3 Low (1.0) 3.3 3.3 0.2 1.0 15.60 Alexander served as a reserve center whose primary responsibilities revolved around rebounding and rim protection. Independent discussion of her season remained limited because of her supporting role. None
Samantha Logic Bench (1.0) 13.9 Low (1.0) 2.0 1.5 1.3 0.6 10.80 Logic spent much of her rookie campaign learning the professional game as a reserve guard. Contemporary reporting on her individual season was sparse, with most attention directed toward her long-term development. None
Valeriane Ayayi Bench (1.0) 9.2 Low (1.0) 2.3 1.8 0.4 0.8 10.60 Ayayi appeared in a limited developmental role, offering size on the wing and flashes of defensive versatility. Independent coverage was minimal, largely identifying her as a young international prospect adjusting to the WNBA. None
Brittany Hrynko Bench (1.0) 3.0 Low (1.0) 0.4 0.0 0.2 0.0 1.20 Hrynko’s opportunities were brief, leaving very little independent season coverage beyond roster updates. Available reporting simply reflected her depth status on a rebuilding team. None
San Antonio Stars Totals 82.8 40.2 18.6 14.9 375.31 The Stars finished 8-26 during a transitional 2015 season, leaning on Kayla McBride’s emergence and Danielle Robinson’s playmaking while integrating a younger supporting cast after Becky Hammon’s retirement. None