The Washington Mystics 2001 relied on Chamique Holdsclaw as their dominant offensive force, leading the team in both scoring and rebounding while serving as its clear focal point. Nikki McCray provided dependable secondary scoring and playmaking from the backcourt, with Vicky Bullett adding an experienced interior presence. Washington’s statistical profile reflected a team built around frontcourt production and rebounding, but inconsistent outside shooting and limited offensive depth hindered its overall efficiency.
Washington built much of its half-court offense around Holdsclaw’s face-up scoring and relentless work on the glass. Opposing defenses routinely sent extra attention her way, yet she remained the focal point while continuing to expand her all-around game despite the team’s inconsistency.
WNBA All-Star (2001)
Vicky Bullett
Starter/Star (1.1)
33.5
Medium (1.1)
8.7
7.2
1.3
3.5
50.1
Bullett served as the club’s veteran defensive anchor, providing rim protection, physical rebounding and floor spacing. Her experience and communication were regularly highlighted as stabilizing influences on a young Mystics roster.
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Nikki McCray
Starter/Star (1.1)
25.9
High (1.2)
11.0
1.8
1.5
0.8
39.9
McCray handled difficult perimeter assignments while creating offense off the dribble. Even as her efficiency fluctuated, coaches continued trusting her toughness and ability to manufacture scoring in late-clock situations.
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Murriel Page
Starter/Star (1.1)
30.9
Low (1.0)
7.0
5.5
1.7
2.0
35.6
Often asked to do the unglamorous work, Page earned praise for screening, offensive rebounding and interior defense. Contemporary coverage frequently described her as one of Washington’s most dependable and consistent performers.
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Annie La Fleur
Key Contributor (1.05)
23.6
Low (1.0)
4.0
2.5
2.8
0.9
21.4
La Fleur filled a connective role off the wing, moving the ball willingly and helping organize second units. Her value came more through versatility and decision-making than volume scoring.
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Helen Luz
Bench (1.0)
15.3
Low (1.0)
5.1
1.2
1.7
1.1
18.2
Luz provided instant perimeter shooting off the bench, stretching defenses with confident three-point range. Her spacing gave Washington a noticeably different offensive look in reserve minutes.
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Audrey Sauret
Bench (1.0)
18.2
Low (1.0)
3.0
1.7
1.7
1.2
15.2
Sauret spent much of the year adjusting to the league’s physicality while supplying secondary ball-handling. Coaches valued her willingness to defend and keep the offense moving despite inconsistent shooting.
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Tausha Mills
Bench (1.0)
10.6
Low (1.0)
2.1
3.5
0.2
0.6
12.8
Mills carved out minutes with physical interior play and offensive rebounding. She was capable of changing games in short bursts by bringing energy and size against opposing reserve frontcourts.
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Tonya Massaline
Bench (1.0)
11.2
Low (1.0)
3.4
1.4
0.3
0.2
10.6
Massaline supplied frontcourt depth and was typically used in brief energy shifts. Her role centered on rebounding, hustle plays and maintaining defensive intensity.
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Coco Miller
Bench (1.0)
6.9
Low (1.0)
1.7
0.5
0.4
0.3
5.8
Miller saw limited opportunities as a rookie guard, with most of her minutes coming in reserve situations where she was encouraged to pressure the ball defensively.
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Cass Bauer-Bilodeau
Bench (1.0)
6.8
Low (1.0)
1.0
1.2
0.2
0.2
5.2
Bauer-Bilodeau provided experienced frontcourt depth and was primarily deployed for rebounding and physical interior defense in short stretches.
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Markita Aldridge
Bench (1.0)
7.0
Low (1.0)
1.4
0.4
0.4
0.0
4.4
Aldridge appeared in a limited reserve role, giving Washington another perimeter option while competing for minutes in a crowded backcourt rotation.
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Tamara Stocks
Bench (1.0)
3.7
Low (1.0)
1.0
0.7
0.0
0.0
3.4
Stocks’ appearances were brief, with her contributions centered on physical play and providing additional size when called upon.
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Jennifer Whittle
Bench (1.0)
5.0
Low (1.0)
0.0
0.3
0.0
0.3
1.2
Limited contemporary coverage was available. Whittle filled an end-of-rotation frontcourt role and was used primarily as emergency depth.
