The Seattle Storm relied heavily on Lauren Jackson’s dominant interior production during the 2001 season, with the young forward leading the team in scoring, rebounding, and shot-blocking. Kamila Vodichkova provided a strong secondary frontcourt presence, while Sonja Henning handled much of the playmaking from the backcourt. The Storm’s inside play and rebounding were clear strengths, but inconsistent offense and defensive play limited their overall success.
Franchise centerpiece from opening night, Jackson immediately became Seattle’s primary offensive option while also protecting the rim. Independent coverage during her rookie year praised her rare combination of perimeter skill, length and competitiveness, with veterans quickly trusting her to anchor both ends of the floor. (seattlepi.com)
WNBA All-Star (2001); WNBA All-Rookie Team (2001)
Semeka Randall
Starter/Star
27.6
High
9.4
3.3
1.4
1.0
39.11
Slashing wing who handled difficult scoring assignments beside Jackson. Reporters covering the expansion Storm noted her willingness to attack the basket and absorb physical defense even as the offense searched for consistency.
WNBA All-Rookie Team (2001)
Simone Edwards
Starter/Star
25.3
Medium
7.4
4.9
0.8
1.4
35.86
Interior enforcer whose value extended beyond the stat sheet. She set physical screens, battled established post players and gave the young Storm lineup toughness that coaches regularly leaned on.
None
Sonja Henning
Starter/Star
28.2
Medium
3.4
2.2
2.9
1.8
24.47
Veteran point guard directed Seattle’s offense and mentored an inexperienced roster. Local reporting frequently highlighted her leadership and communication while helping Lauren Jackson adjust to the WNBA. (seattlepi.com)
None
Jamie Redd
Key Contributor
20.6
Medium
7.2
2.6
1.5
0.6
27.03
Athletic reserve forward who provided secondary scoring and transition energy. She filled multiple frontcourt roles as Seattle searched for productive lineup combinations throughout its second season.
None
Kamila Vodichkova
Key Contributor
14.0
Medium
5.2
2.4
0.8
0.8
21.10
Skilled European post who supplied efficient minutes off the bench. Her touch around the basket and fundamentally sound interior play earned a steadily increasing role over the course of the season.
None
Michelle Marciniak
Bench
14.5
Low
4.9
1.4
1.7
1.2
18.40
Backup guard who brought organization and competitiveness after joining the roster during the season. Her experience helped stabilize reserve units despite inconsistent playing time.
None
Katy Steding
Key Contributor
15.1
Low
3.9
1.3
0.9
0.9
14.91
Veteran shooter whose spacing remained valuable even in a limited role. She was often used to spread the floor and provide leadership to Seattle’s expanding rotation.
None
Stacey Lovelace
Bench
9.6
Low
3.5
1.5
0.4
0.6
12.00
Reserve forward who contributed athleticism and defensive effort in short bursts. Contemporary independent coverage of her individual season was limited.
None
Quacy Barnes
Bench
11.5
Low
3.4
1.7
0.6
0.8
13.00
Physical frontcourt reserve who focused on rebounding and interior defense whenever called upon. Contemporary independent reporting on her season was limited.
None
Charmin Smith
Bench
18.4
Low
1.8
1.7
1.2
0.5
10.40
Defensive-minded guard whose role centered on ball movement and backcourt depth rather than scoring. Contemporary independent coverage was limited.
None
Alessandra Santos de Oliveira
Bench
6.2
Low
1.3
1.6
0.0
0.0
5.80
Saw only a small reserve role, leaving little season-specific independent coverage beyond game reports and roster updates.
None
Michelle Edwards
Bench
4.3
Low
1.3
0.7
0.3
0.3
5.20
Appeared in only three games, resulting in very limited contemporary independent reporting beyond transaction and game coverage.
