Last Updated on September 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
The Washington Mystics 2002 were led by Chamique Holdsclaw, whose scoring and rebounding established her as the team’s offensive centerpiece, while Delisha Milton-Jones provided efficient frontcourt support and additional scoring. Nikki McCray contributed as a reliable backcourt scorer and secondary playmaker, giving Washington balanced production across the lineup. The team’s statistical profile reflected strong interior scoring and rebounding, but inconsistent perimeter shooting and limited offensive efficiency reduced its overall effectiveness.
Roster
| NO. | PLAYER | POS. | HT. | WT. | BIRTH DATE | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chamique Holdsclaw | F | 6-2 | 172 | August 9, 1977 | Tennessee |
| 4 | Tonya Massaline | F | 6-0 | December 30, 1977 | Florida | |
| 5 | Tausha Mills | C | 6-3 | 232 | February 29, 1976 | Alabama |
| 6 | Audrey Sauret | G | 5-11 | October 31, 1976 | ||
| 9 | Coco Miller | G | 5-9 | 140 | September 6, 1978 | Georgia |
| 10 | Murriel Page | F | 6-2 | 160 | September 18, 1975 | Florida |
| 12 | Katryna Gaither | C | 6-3 | 170 | August 13, 1975 | Notre Dame |
| 14 | Kiesha Brown | G | 5-10 | 134 | January 13, 1979 | Georgia |
| 15 | Asjha Jones | F | 6-2 | 187 | August 1, 1980 | UConn |
| 21 | Stacey Dales | F | 6-0 | 155 | September 5, 1979 | Oklahoma |
| 25 | Helen Luz | G | 5-8 | 144 | November 23, 1972 | |
| 35 | Annie La Fleur | G | 5-7 | 141 | March 10, 1969 | |
| 40 | Vicky Bullett | F | 6-3 | 185 | October 4, 1967 | Maryland |
| 44 | Maren Walseth | F | 6-2 | October 28, 1978 | Penn State |
Regular Season Per Game
| PLAYER NAME | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamique Holdsclaw | — | 24 | 20 | 20 | 31.7 | 19.9 | 11.6 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 2.3 | 16.5 | 7.5 | .452 | 1.4 | 0.6 | .393 | 5.3 | 4.4 | .830 |
| Stacey Dales | — | 22 | 31 | 28 | 26.0 | 9.8 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 2.2 | 7.4 | 3.0 | .404 | 3.5 | 1.4 | .394 | 3.2 | 2.4 | .740 |
| Coco Miller | — | 23 | 32 | 32 | 28.3 | 9.3 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 1.8 | 8.2 | 3.6 | .433 | 2.0 | 0.8 | .375 | 1.8 | 1.4 | .821 |
| Vicky Bullett | — | 34 | 32 | 32 | 29.8 | 8.5 | 5.8 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 7.4 | 3.4 | .462 | 1.5 | 0.6 | .396 | 1.3 | 1.1 | .829 |
| Murriel Page | — | 26 | 32 | 15 | 23.4 | 6.5 | 4.8 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 6.1 | 2.8 | .451 | 0.1 | 0.1 | .500 | 1.7 | 0.9 | .566 |
| Asjha Jones | — | 21 | 32 | 5 | 19.1 | 6.5 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 7.3 | 2.9 | .399 | 0.3 | 0.1 | .200 | 1.0 | 0.6 | .606 |
| Helen Luz | — | 29 | 32 | 0 | 14.8 | 5.8 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 4.6 | 2.0 | .439 | 3.3 | 1.3 | .396 | 0.6 | 0.5 | .789 |
| Annie La Fleur | — | 33 | 26 | 26 | 24.3 | 4.8 | 2.4 | 3.6 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 3.9 | 1.5 | .386 | 1.3 | 0.5 | .364 | 1.7 | 1.3 | .778 |
| Tonya Massaline | — | 24 | 25 | 0 | 11.6 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 3.4 | 1.1 | .326 | 0.7 | 0.2 | .333 | 0.5 | 0.4 | .846 |
| Kiesha Brown | — | 23 | 18 | 0 | 6.0 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 0.7 | .343 | 0.6 | 0.1 | .091 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.000 |
| Audrey Sauret | — | 25 | 15 | 2 | 11.0 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 0.7 | .417 | 0.3 | 0.1 | .200 | 0.3 | 0.2 | .600 |
| Maren Walseth | — | 23 | 18 | 0 | 5.8 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 0.3 | .240 | 0.4 | 0.1 | .143 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 |
| Tausha Mills | — | 26 | 4 | 0 | 4.3 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0.5 | 0.0 | .000 |
| Katryna Gaither | — | 26 | 1 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
Playoff Per Game
| PLAYER NAME | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamique Holdsclaw | — | 24 | 5 | 5 | 34.6 | 18.8 | 8.6 | 3.2 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 2.0 | 15.6 | 7.0 | .449 | 2.2 | 0.4 | .182 | 6.0 | 4.4 | .733 |
| Coco Miller | — | 23 | 5 | 5 | 32.6 | 10.8 | 3.0 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 10.0 | 4.2 | .420 | 2.2 | 1.2 | .545 | 2.0 | 1.2 | .600 |
| Murriel Page | — | 26 | 5 | 0 | 22.6 | 9.6 | 4.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 5.4 | 3.4 | .630 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 3.0 | 2.8 | .933 |
| Stacey Dales | — | 22 | 5 | 5 | 19.6 | 7.6 | 1.6 | 3.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 6.0 | 2.6 | .433 | 3.6 | 1.6 | .444 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.000 |
| Annie La Fleur | — | 33 | 5 | 5 | 32.0 | 6.0 | 3.0 | 5.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 5.8 | 2.2 | .379 | 1.6 | 0.4 | .250 | 1.8 | 1.2 | .667 |
| Vicky Bullett | — | 34 | 5 | 5 | 22.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 5.4 | 2.2 | .407 | 1.4 | 0.2 | .143 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.000 |
| Tonya Massaline | — | 24 | 4 | 0 | 13.0 | 5.0 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.5 | 1.8 | .500 | 1.3 | 0.5 | .400 | 1.3 | 1.0 | .800 |
| Helen Luz | — | 29 | 4 | 0 | 11.5 | 4.5 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 3.0 | 1.8 | .583 | 2.0 | 1.0 | .500 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| Asjha Jones | — | 21 | 5 | 0 | 12.6 | 3.6 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 3.8 | 1.6 | .421 | 0.4 | 0.2 | .500 | 0.4 | 0.2 | .500 |
| Kiesha Brown | — | 23 | 2 | 0 | 7.5 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 1.5 | .500 | 1.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| Maren Walseth | — | 23 | 1 | 0 | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | IMPACT INDEX | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamique Holdsclaw | Starter/Star | 31.7 | High | 19.9 | 11.6 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 92.1 | Washington’s offense revolved around Holdsclaw, who attacked from the elbows, ran in transition and carried the scoring load whenever possessions bogged down. Season coverage frequently described her as one of the league’s toughest individual matchups, and her play powered the Mystics to their first playoff series victory and an Eastern Conference Finals appearance. | WNBA All-Star (2002), All-WNBA First Team (2002) |
| Vicky Bullett | Starter/Star | 29.8 | Medium | 8.5 | 5.8 | 1.7 | 2.9 | 45.7 | Bullett remained the veteran defensive backbone of the frontcourt, anchoring rotations with rim protection and physical rebounding while stretching the floor when needed. Reporters regularly noted how her experience complemented Washington’s younger core during its playoff run. | None |
| Coco Miller | Starter/Star | 28.3 | Medium | 9.3 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 40.1 | Thrust into a starting backcourt role, Miller provided steady secondary playmaking and reliable perimeter shooting. Contemporary coverage highlighted how quickly she adapted after entering the lineup, giving the Mystics another dependable ball-handler beside Holdsclaw. | WNBA All-Rookie Team (2002) |
| Stacey Dales | Starter/Star | 26.0 | Medium | 9.8 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 37.7 | Dales functioned as a floor-spacing wing and secondary creator, bringing confidence from long range while adjusting to the speed of the professional game. Observers often pointed to her poise and passing vision despite the typical learning curve for a rookie. | WNBA All-Rookie Team (2002) |
| Annie La Fleur | Starter/Star | 24.3 | Low | 4.8 | 2.4 | 3.6 | 1.5 | 27.0 | Rather than hunting shots, La Fleur connected the offense with smart ball movement and timely cuts. Coaches leaned on her decision-making, and her passing became especially valuable alongside Washington’s higher-volume scorers. | None |
| Murriel Page | Key Contributor | 23.4 | Low | 6.5 | 4.8 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 28.1 | Page embraced a utility frontcourt role, defending multiple interior matchups while supplying screens and second-chance opportunities. Independent coverage consistently praised her willingness to handle difficult defensive assignments without needing touches. | Eastern Conference Champion (2002) |
| Asjha Jones | Bench | 19.1 | Low | 6.5 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 22.2 | Jones spent much of the season developing behind an established frontcourt, flashing face-up scoring ability in reserve minutes. Limited opportunities masked the potential that scouts believed would emerge later in her career. | WNBA All-Rookie Team (2002) |
| Helen Luz | Bench | 14.8 | Low | 5.8 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 18.2 | Luz supplied instant perimeter spacing, and opponents respected her willingness to fire from deep off the bench. Her shooting helped open driving lanes whenever Washington wanted a faster offensive tempo. | None |
| Tonya Massaline | Bench | 11.6 | Low | 2.9 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 10.4 | Massaline filled short frontcourt stretches with hustle, offensive rebounding and physical play. Her minutes were situational, but coaches valued the energy she consistently brought. | None |
| Audrey Sauret | Bench | 11.0 | Low | 1.6 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 8.2 | Sauret handled reserve guard duties while adapting to the WNBA’s physical style. Limited contemporary coverage was available, though reports noted her passing instincts and willingness to organize the second unit. | None |
| Kiesha Brown | Bench | 6.0 | Low | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 5.8 | Brown’s role was limited to reserve backcourt minutes, where she was primarily asked to defend and keep possessions simple. Limited independent season coverage was available. | None |
| Maren Walseth | Bench | 5.8 | Low | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 4.8 | Walseth appeared in a developmental reserve role and was used mainly for frontcourt depth. Limited contemporary reporting was available beyond brief rotation notes. | None |
| Tausha Mills | Bench | 4.3 | Low | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 2.2 | Mills made only brief appearances, providing emergency size in the paint when needed. Limited independent season coverage was available. | None |
| Katryna Gaither | Bench | 1.0 | Low | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | Gaither appeared only once during the season. Limited contemporary reporting was available beyond transaction and roster coverage. | None |
| TOTALS | 77.5 | 39.0 | 19.6 | 12.3 |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Playoff Team Impact Spotlight
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | IMPACT INDEX | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamique Holdsclaw | Starter/Star | 34.6 | High | 18.8 | 8.6 | 3.2 | 2.6 | 87.1 | Everything flowed through Holdsclaw in Washington’s half-court offense, but her playoff growth showed in the way she punished double teams with timely passes instead of forcing shots. Playoff coverage praised her decision-making as the Mystics reached the WNBA Finals for the first time. | Eastern Conference Champion (2002) |
| Coco Miller | Starter/Star | 32.6 | Medium | 10.8 | 3.0 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 40.2 | Miller embraced the secondary scoring role and repeatedly delivered momentum baskets when defenses collapsed on Holdsclaw. Reporters highlighted her fourth-quarter shot-making as a key reason Washington survived the opening-round series. | Eastern Conference Champion (2002), WNBA All-Rookie Team (2002) |
| Annie La Fleur | Starter/Star | 32.0 | Low | 6.0 | 3.0 | 5.4 | 0.4 | 32.5 | Rather than dominating the ball, La Fleur kept the offense connected with patient passing and intelligent spacing. Her ability to move the ball quickly helped Washington capitalize whenever opponents overloaded toward Holdsclaw. | Eastern Conference Champion (2002) |
| Murriel Page | Key Contributor | 22.6 | Low | 9.6 | 4.4 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 33.2 | Page gave Washington an important lift as a reserve forward, finishing efficiently around the basket while defending bigger frontcourt players. Local postseason coverage repeatedly pointed to her instant offense off the bench during the playoff run. | Eastern Conference Champion (2002) |
| Stacey Dales | Starter/Star | 19.6 | Medium | 7.6 | 1.6 | 3.2 | 0.4 | 30.3 | Dales balanced perimeter shooting with playmaking responsibilities and showed poise uncommon for a rookie. Coaches trusted her to initiate offense in stretches, even while she continued adjusting to playoff intensity. | Eastern Conference Champion (2002), WNBA All-Rookie Team (2002) |
| Vicky Bullett | Starter/Star | 22.0 | Medium | 5.0 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 2.6 | 27.7 | Bullett’s offensive numbers dipped, but she remained the club’s defensive organizer, protecting the paint and communicating coverages. Her veteran leadership was frequently cited as essential throughout Washington’s postseason run. | Eastern Conference Champion (2002) |
| Tonya Massaline | Bench | 13.0 | Low | 5.0 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 14.2 | Massaline supplied energetic frontcourt minutes, bringing physicality and timely shot-making whenever Washington needed a spark from its bench. Her role stayed limited but productive. | Eastern Conference Champion (2002) |
| Helen Luz | Bench | 11.5 | Low | 4.5 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 15.6 | Luz changed the floor geometry with confident three-point shooting, forcing defenses to stay attached well beyond the arc. Even in short bursts, her spacing complemented Washington’s interior-focused attack. | Eastern Conference Champion (2002) |
| Asjha Jones | Bench | 12.6 | Low | 3.6 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 12.0 | Jones continued developing behind an experienced rotation, showing flashes of her face-up scoring ability in reserve minutes. Limited playoff opportunities did little to diminish the long-term optimism surrounding her game. | Eastern Conference Champion (2002), WNBA All-Rookie Team (2002) |
| Kiesha Brown | Bench | 7.5 | Low | 3.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 10.0 | Brown appeared only briefly during the postseason, providing defensive depth on the perimeter. Limited independent playoff coverage was available beyond rotation reports. | Eastern Conference Champion (2002) |
| Maren Walseth | Bench | 7.0 | Low | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | Walseth’s playoff role was minimal, serving primarily as reserve frontcourt depth. Limited contemporary postseason coverage was available beyond roster usage. | Eastern Conference Champion (2002) |
| TOTALS | 74.9 | 29.3 | 19.9 | 10.5 |