Last Updated on August 2, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

The Tulsa Shock endured a difficult inaugural season after relocating, struggling on both ends of the floor despite a fast-paced style. Scholanda Dorrell emerged as the primary scoring option, while Chante Black anchored the interior with strong rebounding and shot-blocking. Amber Holt and Shanna Zolman provided complementary perimeter scoring, but inefficient offense and porous team defense prevented the Shock from sustaining success throughout the season.

HeatingUp Impact Index: Team Impact Spotlight

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) Impact Index Notes Awards
Ivory Latta Starter/Star 28.7 High 12.4 1.4 3.9 1.1 49.10 Latta stepped into Tulsa’s lead-guard role after joining midseason and immediately became the offense’s primary organizer. Nolan Richardson’s up-tempo system relied on her ability to push the pace, create shots off the dribble and keep the young roster composed despite the franchise’s difficult inaugural season in Tulsa. None
Scholanda Dorrell Starter/Star 24.6 High 11.9 2.4 1.7 2.0 47.52 Dorrell carried a heavy scoring workload on the wing while routinely drawing the toughest perimeter defensive assignments. Independent coverage often highlighted her competitiveness and willingness to embrace a featured role despite the team’s rebuilding circumstances. None
Plenette Pierson Key Contributor 15.8 Medium 12.1 2.5 1.3 1.7 40.43 Returning from injury before being traded during the season, Pierson supplied efficient interior scoring and veteran toughness whenever she was available. Her low-post offense gave Tulsa a reliable option during an otherwise inconsistent campaign. None
Nicole Ohlde Starter/Star 25.1 Medium 7.9 3.8 1.4 1.5 35.33 Ohlde filled a stabilizing frontcourt role, using her experience to defend bigger posts and provide dependable interior scoring. Coverage frequently noted her professionalism while helping guide one of the league’s youngest rotations. None
Tiffany Jackson-Jones Starter/Star 23.7 Medium 7.6 5.8 1.4 1.7 39.20 Jackson-Jones brought physicality around the basket and attacked the offensive glass with consistency. Her willingness to battle inside became one of the few dependable elements of Tulsa’s frontcourt throughout the season. None
Shanna Zolman Key Contributor 21.3 Medium 9.7 1.4 1.6 1.0 31.37 Zolman stretched defenses as Tulsa’s most dependable perimeter shooter, creating spacing in Richardson’s fast-paced offense. Her outside shooting remained valuable even when opponents focused on limiting transition opportunities. None
Amber Holt Key Contributor 21.1 Medium 8.7 3.1 1.8 1.1 33.96 Holt quietly filled multiple roles, defending either forward spot while contributing secondary scoring. Coaches trusted her versatility, and she frequently shifted between the starting lineup and reserve responsibilities as injuries mounted. None
Alexis Hornbuckle Key Contributor 21.1 Medium 5.8 3.5 2.7 2.2 32.80 Hornbuckle’s value came through defense and playmaking rather than scoring. Her ball pressure and instincts in passing lanes fit Richardson’s preferred aggressive style, giving Tulsa one of its better perimeter defenders before being traded. None
Natasha Lacy Key Contributor 18.3 Low 6.3 2.3 3.5 1.6 28.14 Lacy showed flashes as a creative secondary playmaker before being released midseason. Independent reporting noted her ability to make difficult passes in transition, though turnovers occasionally limited her overall impact. None
Kara Braxton Key Contributor 16.8 Medium 9.3 4.6 1.3 1.9 39.96 Braxton gave Tulsa an experienced interior scorer who could finish through contact and rebound in traffic. Her stint ended with a midseason trade, but she remained one of the roster’s most productive post options while available. None
Jennifer Lacy Bench 16.8 Low 7.0 3.0 0.8 1.1 23.80 Lacy operated as a stretch forward who could pull opposing post defenders away from the basket. Her willingness to shoot from outside fit the spacing Richardson wanted, even if her role varied throughout the season. None
Kiesha Brown Bench 17.8 Low 5.7 2.0 2.4 0.6 21.40 Brown provided experienced backcourt depth after joining during the season. She settled possessions, handled secondary playmaking duties and gave the roster another veteran voice during a difficult rebuilding year. None
Chante Black Key Contributor 20.9 Low 5.2 6.5 0.6 2.1 31.08 Black anchored the middle with rebounding and shot blocking, often cleaning up defensive breakdowns created by Tulsa’s aggressive perimeter pressure. Her rim protection became one of the team’s few consistent defensive strengths. None
Rashanda McCants Bench 17.7 Low 5.8 2.0 1.5 1.3 21.20 McCants played only a brief stretch before being moved, showing confidence as an attacking wing despite inconsistent shooting. Contemporary coverage of her short Tulsa stint was limited after the midseason trade. None
Marion Jones Bench 9.4 Low 3.4 1.6 0.6 0.7 12.60 Jones continued adapting to professional basketball after her track career, earning minutes through hustle and athleticism rather than polished offensive skills. Her transition from Olympic sprinting remained one of the season’s most closely followed stories. None
Shavonte Zellous Bench 16.8 Low 4.0 0.8 2.5 0.5 15.60 Zellous appeared only briefly before being traded, leaving limited season-specific coverage with Tulsa. Her attacking style was evident, but roster changes quickly ended her time with the franchise. None
Amanda Thompson Bench 7.0 Low 1.6 1.6 0.4 0.4 8.00 Thompson saw limited opportunities as a rookie, primarily supplying energy and rebounding in short reserve appearances. Independent reporting on her season was sparse because of her small role. None
Ashley Walker Bench 4.5 Low 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 2.00 Walker appeared only briefly before leaving the roster, leaving almost no independent contemporary coverage beyond transaction reports. Her contribution was limited to emergency frontcourt depth. None
Tulsa Shock Totals — 347.9 — 129.7 48.5 31.7 19.6 — Combined regular-season totals for all listed players. —