The Seattle Storm began their inaugural season with a frontcourt built around Natalie Williams, whose scoring and rebounding established the team’s interior foundation. Shannon Johnson directed the offense as the primary playmaker while adding consistent scoring, and Kamila Vodichkova provided efficient support in the paint. Strong rebounding and balanced inside production were key positives, but inconsistent shooting and defensive play limited the Storm’s overall effectiveness.
Aggressive scoring guard who carried much of the perimeter creation after arriving from the ABL. Contemporary coverage regularly highlighted her ability to attack off the dribble and create offense even when defenses loaded up on Detroit’s backcourt.
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Kamila Vodichkova
Starter/Star
21.3
Medium
8.7
4.2
1.0
1.1
36.59
Physical interior presence who gave Detroit reliable post minutes after joining from Europe. Writers often pointed to her rebounding, screens and willingness to battle inside as valuable support for the club’s guards.
None
Sonja Henning
Starter/Star
30.6
Medium
5.3
2.7
2.5
2.0
30.73
Defensive-minded point guard who set the team’s tempo rather than chasing shots. Local reporting praised her leadership, ball security and perimeter defense as Detroit worked through an uneven offensive season.
None
Robin Threatt-Elliott
Key Contributor
18.9
Medium
7.8
1.6
0.9
0.9
25.87
Instant-offense reserve whose confidence as a scorer helped second units. She was often trusted to stretch defenses and provide quick perimeter scoring when the starters cooled off.
None
Simone Edwards
Key Contributor
22.2
Medium
7.4
3.7
0.8
0.9
24.95
Mobile frontcourt player who thrived through hustle rather than isolation touches. Coaches leaned on her energy around the basket and willingness to defend bigger opponents despite giving up size.
None
Quacy Barnes
Starter/Star
22.7
Medium
6.7
2.7
1.1
1.7
24.93
Defensive-oriented forward whose versatility was more important than her scoring. She handled difficult frontcourt assignments and contributed with interior activity that rarely appeared fully in the box score.
None
Michelle Edwards
Key Contributor
22.8
Medium
6.6
1.7
2.0
1.0
26.57
Veteran combo guard supplied stability when healthy, giving Detroit another capable ball handler. Coverage around the team frequently mentioned her experience as an important influence on a changing rotation.
None
Jamie Redd
Bench
14.9
Low
5.4
1.7
0.6
0.7
16.80
Floor-spacing reserve who looked for perimeter opportunities and kept the offense moving. Her role fluctuated as Detroit experimented with different wing combinations throughout the season.
None
Stacey Lovelace
Bench
14.1
Low
4.3
2.5
0.7
0.7
16.40
Athletic wing who brought defensive energy and transition play off the bench. Her minutes varied, but she consistently filled complementary roles without needing designed touches.
None
Charisse Sampson
Bench
13.3
Low
3.7
2.0
0.5
1.2
14.80
Reserve forward valued for efficient finishing and active help defense. Limited offensive usage allowed her to focus on rebounding, screening and defending multiple frontcourt matchups.
None
Andrea Garner
Key Contributor
17.5
Low
3.1
3.0
0.8
1.1
16.80
Young forward who earned minutes through rebounding effort and defensive activity. Detroit used her as an energy player capable of changing the tempo without needing the ball.
None
Charmin Smith
Bench
16.1
Low
1.6
1.5
1.7
0.6
10.80
Backup guard whose primary responsibility was organizing possessions and defending opposing ball handlers. Independent contemporary coverage of her individual season was limited.
None
Katrina Hibbert
Bench
12.0
Low
2.7
1.5
0.9
0.5
11.20
Rookie wing who was developed in a limited role while providing outside shooting and depth. Contemporary individual reporting on her season was limited.
None
Angela Aycock
Bench
7.0
Low
0.0
2.0
0.0
0.0
4.00
Appeared only once, leaving very little contemporary independent coverage beyond roster transactions and game reports.
