Last Updated on August 2, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
The Tulsa Shock endured a difficult 2011 season, with Tiffany Jackson-Jones carrying the offense as the team’s leading scorer and rebounder while Ivory Latta handled primary playmaking duties. Veteran Sheryl Swoopes contributed secondary scoring and experience, and Kayla Pedersen emerged as a versatile frontcourt option. Although the Shock received solid rebounding from their interior players, inefficient offense and the league’s weakest defensive performance defined 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffany Jackson-Jones | Starter/Star | 33.9 | High | 12.4 | 8.4 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 64.94 | Jackson-Jones became the centerpiece of Tulsa’s frontcourt, thriving through physical post play, relentless offensive rebounding and consistent interior effort. Independent coverage frequently pointed to her toughness as one of the franchise’s few dependable building blocks during another rebuilding season. | None |
| Ivory Latta | Starter/Star | 28.5 | High | 12.2 | 2.0 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 49.63 | Latta handled nearly every primary playmaking duty, pushing tempo and creating offense for a young roster that struggled to score efficiently. Reporters consistently described her as the emotional spark and offensive engine despite heavy defensive attention. | None |
| Liz Cambage | Key Contributor | 20.0 | Medium | 11.5 | 4.7 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 42.97 | As a teenage rookie, Cambage flashed the size and touch that made her one of the league’s most intriguing long-term prospects. Independent reporting regularly focused on her upside, with Tulsa carefully expanding her responsibilities as she adjusted to the WNBA’s physicality. | WNBA All-Rookie Team (2011) |
| Sheryl Swoopes | Starter/Star | 26.6 | Medium | 8.2 | 4.1 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 37.27 | Swoopes brought veteran leadership to one of the league’s youngest teams, mentoring younger players while still defending multiple positions. Although no longer in her MVP years, her professionalism and basketball IQ remained widely praised throughout the season. | None |
| Kayla Pedersen | Key Contributor | 23.8 | Medium | 6.8 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 31.45 | Pedersen quietly filled a valuable complementary role, spacing the floor from the forward position and making smart rotational plays defensively. Coaches leaned on her versatility rather than asking her to become a featured scorer. | WNBA All-Rookie Team (2011) |
| Amber Holt | Key Contributor | 25.6 | Medium | 6.7 | 3.1 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 29.80 | Holt shifted between backcourt and wing responsibilities, supplying defensive effort and secondary ball handling even as her shooting fluctuated. Her versatility helped Tulsa absorb frequent lineup changes during the season. | None |
| Jennifer Lacy | Key Contributor | 19.2 | Low | 6.3 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 23.10 | Lacy operated as a stretch forward whose outside shooting opened space for Tulsa’s post players. Independent coverage often highlighted her willingness to play whichever frontcourt role the coaching staff required. | None |
| Doneeka Lewis | Bench | 20.2 | Low | 6.2 | 2.2 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 24.40 | Lewis appeared in only a handful of games before moving on, but she provided aggressive perimeter scoring whenever healthy. Contemporary reporting on her Tulsa stint was limited because of the small sample size. | None |
| Andrea Riley | Key Contributor | 19.0 | Low | 6.0 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 21.21 | Riley continued developing as an attacking guard, though shot selection and turnovers remained recurring themes in season coverage. Tulsa nevertheless valued her speed and ability to pressure defenses in transition. | None |
| Chastity Reed | Bench | 13.2 | Low | 3.5 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 13.00 | Reed earned reserve wing minutes through hustle and defensive effort rather than offensive volume. Independent reporting was limited, reflecting her role near the end of the rotation. | None |
| Karima Christmas-Kelly | Bench | 9.8 | Low | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 10.80 | Christmas-Kelly was used primarily as an energetic defensive reserve while adapting to the professional game. Her athleticism stood out more consistently than her offensive production during her rookie campaign. | None |
| Miranda Ayim | Bench | 14.0 | Low | 2.7 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 13.40 | Ayim saw only brief opportunities in the frontcourt, with limited independent reporting available because of her small role. She contributed mainly through rebounding and interior activity in reserve minutes. | None |
| Betty Lennox | Bench | 6.1 | Low | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 7.20 | Lennox’s season was brief and interrupted, leaving little opportunity to establish a rotation role. Coverage centered largely on roster movement rather than on-court production. | None |
| Abi Olajuwon | Bench | 6.2 | Low | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 4.00 | Olajuwon appeared only in limited reserve minutes as she adjusted to the professional level. Contemporary independent coverage was sparse because of her developmental role. | None |
| Marion Jones | Bench | 6.5 | Low | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 3.80 | Jones remained a popular story because of her transition from Olympic track to professional basketball, though her on-court role was minimal. Her athleticism continued to generate attention despite limited playing time. | None |
| Jacinta Monroe | Bench | 5.3 | Low | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 2.60 | Monroe made only a handful of appearances, leaving virtually no season-specific independent analysis beyond transaction and roster reports. She served as emergency frontcourt depth. | None |
| Tulsa Shock Totals | — | 278.8 | — | 83.2 | 37.3 | 23.1 | 13.3 | — | Combined regular-season totals for all listed players. | — |