The Tulsa Shock showed clear offensive improvement in 2013 behind Glory Johnson’s inside scoring and rebounding, while Candice Wiggins provided perimeter shooting and secondary scoring. Rookie Skylar Diggins emerged as the team’s primary playmaker, and Courtney Paris added a strong rebounding presence in the frontcourt. Despite a balanced attack and respectable offensive production, defensive shortcomings prevented the Shock from translating their progress into a winning record.
Johnson became the heartbeat of Tulsa’s frontcourt, overwhelming opponents with second-effort plays and relentless rebounding. Independent coverage regularly portrayed her energy as the club’s biggest competitive advantage, and she frequently carried the offense when possessions broke down. (WNBA)
All-Star (2013)
Liz Cambage
Starter/Star
25.0
High
16.3
8.3
1.1
2.9
75.77
Cambage dominated the paint whenever she was available, forcing defenses to collapse around her size and touch. Even in a shortened season, journalists consistently viewed her as Tulsa’s most difficult matchup because of her interior scoring and elite rim protection. (Basketball Reference)
All-WNBA Second Team (2013), All-Star (2013)
Riquna Williams
Key Contributor
22.7
High
15.6
2.4
1.8
1.3
55.19
Williams embraced the microwave scorer role, attacking without hesitation and swinging games with explosive shooting stretches. Her 28-point eruption against Phoenix illustrated why independent coverage viewed her as one of the league’s most dangerous instant-offense reserves.
Sixth Woman of the Year (2013)
Candice Wiggins
Starter/Star
27.4
Medium
10.1
2.9
2.0
1.4
39.20
Wiggins supplied veteran wing play, stretching the floor while taking difficult defensive assignments. Her movement without the ball helped create space for Tulsa’s young frontcourt and rookie guards.
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Skylar Diggins
Starter/Star
26.4
Medium
8.5
1.9
3.8
1.6
38.24
Diggins endured the expected learning curve of a rookie point guard but steadily grew more comfortable directing the offense. Coaches and reporters repeatedly emphasized her leadership and resilience despite difficult shooting numbers early in the season.
WNBA All-Rookie Team (2013)
Nicole Powell
Key Contributor
22.3
Medium
6.4
3.7
1.3
1.0
28.18
Powell quietly balanced the lineup as a floor-spacing forward, giving Tulsa needed experience and reliable outside shooting. She also delivered several timely scoring performances, including a season-high against Indiana.
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Angel Goodrich
Key Contributor
21.9
Low
4.4
1.8
2.9
1.3
24.02
Goodrich settled into a pass-first reserve role, bringing composure and ball movement whenever she entered the game. Independent coverage praised her willingness to organize the offense rather than force shots.
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Tiffany Jackson-Jones
Key Contributor
20.7
Low
4.4
4.5
0.7
1.5
24.49
Jackson-Jones provided physical interior minutes, attacking the offensive glass and defending bigger post players. Her role shifted because of injuries, but her toughness remained valuable throughout the season.
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Kayla Pedersen
Key Contributor
18.0
Low
3.9
3.9
1.6
1.7
25.41
Pedersen filled a complementary role built around hustle, rebounding and defensive versatility. Her offensive opportunities were limited, but coaches continued to trust her decision-making and positional play.
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Roneeka Hodges
Bench
17.2
Low
5.0
1.2
1.0
0.6
15.60
Hodges remained a perimeter specialist whose primary value came from floor spacing and veteran experience. Her minutes fluctuated, yet she continued to provide reliable three-point shooting when called upon.
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Courtney Paris
Bench
12.0
Low
3.8
4.1
0.5
1.0
18.80
Paris carved out reserve minutes by controlling the glass and giving Tulsa a dependable interior presence. Independent reporting focused on her rebounding consistency more than her scoring.
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Jennifer Lacy
Bench
14.1
Low
3.9
1.3
0.7
0.4
12.60
Lacy operated mainly as a stretch forward, spacing the floor and filling multiple frontcourt roles as injuries reshaped the rotation. Contemporary coverage of her season was limited beyond that supporting role.
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Tulsa Shock Totals
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303.9
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108.7
43.0
22.5
16.1
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Combined regular-season totals for all listed players.