The San Antonio Stars relied on a young core during the 2017 season, with Kayla McBride leading the scoring from the perimeter and Dearica Hamby providing efficient interior scoring and rebounding. Moriah Jefferson directed the offense when available, while Isabelle Harrison added frontcourt production on both ends. The Stars showed balanced offensive contributions and solid rebounding, but inconsistent defense and overall efficiency contributed to another difficult season.
Primary perimeter scorer who carried much of San Antonio’s half-court offense after the roster was reshaped. Reporters frequently highlighted her willingness to create difficult late-clock shots and shoulder heavy defensive attention despite inconsistent team spacing. (WNBA)
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Isabelle Harrison
Starter/Star
26.6
High
11.4
6.4
1.4
1.5
54.91
Operated as the team’s interior focal point, providing efficient finishing, offensive rebounding and physical post play. Season coverage often pointed to her healthy return as one of the franchise’s biggest positives during a rebuilding year. (WNBA)
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Moriah Jefferson
Key Contributor
24.5
Medium
9.1
1.8
4.4
1.7
39.73
Change-of-pace guard whose speed consistently pressured defenses. Knee issues interrupted her season, but observers still viewed her transition play and penetration as central to San Antonio’s offensive identity whenever available. (MySA)
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Monique Currie
Key Contributor
23.1
Medium
11.8
4.8
2.1
1.0
45.74
Veteran wing who stabilized second units with shot creation and composure. Her experience gave the young roster another reliable scoring option after joining midseason.
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Alex Montgomery
Starter/Star
23.5
Medium
6.0
5.7
2.1
0.9
35.82
Filled a versatile two-way role rather than a scoring one. Coaches leaned on her to defend multiple positions, rebound from the wing and keep the offense moving without dominating possessions.
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Kelsey Plum
Starter/Star
22.9
High
8.5
1.9
3.4
0.6
33.79
Rookie guard was handed significant on-ball responsibility despite inevitable growing pains. Independent coverage emphasized her aggressive scoring mentality and the adjustment to WNBA defensive pressure and physicality. (WNBA)
WNBA All-Rookie Team (2017)
Dearica Hamby
Key Contributor
20.2
Medium
7.8
4.2
1.0
1.2
32.34
Energetic reserve forward whose activity level consistently changed games. She generated second-chance opportunities, defended bigger lineups and supplied needed hustle on a rebuilding club.
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Kayla Alexander
Key Contributor
15.4
Medium
6.2
3.1
0.5
0.9
24.72
Efficient interior finisher who embraced a low-usage role. Her value came from screening, rim running and providing size rather than creating offense independently.
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Erika de Souza
Key Contributor
12.5
Low
3.6
2.6
0.7
0.7
15.54
Veteran post player supplied experience and positional defense. Her minutes were managed, but she remained a calming influence for one of the league’s youngest rotations.
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Sydney Colson
Bench
11.6
Low
2.9
0.5
2.0
0.6
12.00
Reserve point guard focused on ball movement and defensive energy. She generally entered to organize possessions and reduce pressure on the younger guards.
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Sequoia Holmes
Bench
11.3
Low
3.3
0.9
0.9
0.7
11.60
Wing depth piece whose role centered on floor spacing and defensive effort. Minutes fluctuated as San Antonio evaluated younger players throughout the season.
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Cierra Burdick
Bench
12.5
Low
4.5
1.5
1.3
0.3
15.20
Limited contemporary independent coverage was available because of her brief stint. She provided energetic frontcourt depth in a small sample of appearances.
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Haley Peters
Bench
17.5
Low
4.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
12.00
Limited contemporary independent coverage was available due to only two appearances. She briefly filled a reserve stretch-forward role before returning to the end of the rotation.
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Nia Coffey
Bench
7.8
Low
1.8
1.9
0.2
0.4
8.60
Rookie forward spent much of the year developing behind veterans. Her defensive versatility was viewed as a longer-term asset despite limited offensive opportunities.
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Shay Murphy
Bench
7.4
Low
2.2
0.9
0.6
0.3
8.00
Veteran reserve offered perimeter shooting and professionalism in short stretches while helping stabilize bench units.
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Sophie Brunner
Bench
2.0
Low
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.00
Limited contemporary independent coverage was available because she appeared in only one game.
