The Washington Mystics 2013 were led by Crystal Langhorne’s interior scoring and rebounding, while Ivory Latta served as the primary backcourt scorer and playmaker. Kia Vaughn provided additional frontcourt production, and Monique Currie contributed balanced scoring on the wing. Washington’s statistical profile reflected a team that relied on its frontcourt for efficient offense and rebounding, with steady guard play supporting the attack through ball movement and perimeter scoring.
Washington handed Latta the keys to the offense, letting her dictate tempo while stretching defenses with deep three-point shooting. Local coverage consistently praised her leadership and fearless shot-making, and several signature performances helped keep the Mystics in the playoff race despite a young roster. (washingtonpost.com)
WNBA All-Star (2013)
Crystal Langhorne
Starter/Star (1.1)
28.6
High (1.2)
12.0
7.2
1.3
1.2
57.02
Langhorne remained the club’s interior anchor, relying on efficient footwork and positioning rather than volume scoring. Opposing defenses still collapsed around her in the paint, and coaches leaned on her steady presence as Washington blended veterans with several rookies. (washingtonpost.com)
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Monique Currie
Starter/Star (1.1)
25.9
Medium (1.1)
10.5
5.0
1.5
1.3
44.53
Currie filled the primary wing-scoring role, attacking from the elbows and using her strength to create difficult mid-range looks. Independent season coverage often highlighted her veteran poise and willingness to defend larger wings while mentoring the team’s younger perimeter players.
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Matee Ajavon
Starter/Star (1.1)
22.7
Medium (1.1)
8.9
1.7
2.9
1.0
35.57
Ajavon shifted comfortably between point guard and shooting guard, giving Washington another ball handler who could pressure defenses in transition. Her defensive activity and versatility remained valuable even when her outside shot came and went.
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Kia Vaughn
Key Contributor (1.05)
20.0
Medium (1.1)
6.9
5.2
0.6
1.8
33.96
Vaughn gave the Mystics needed size in the frontcourt, doing much of her work through screens, rebounding and interior defense. Coaches appreciated her willingness to handle physical matchups that freed Langhorne to focus more heavily on offense.
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Tayler Hill
Key Contributor (1.05)
17.4
Low (1.0)
6.5
1.7
1.5
0.8
22.05
Hill’s rookie season featured flashes of aggressive shot creation, especially when she attacked open lanes instead of settling on the perimeter. Independent reporting viewed her athleticism as an important building block even while she adjusted to the league’s pace.
WNBA All-Rookie Team (2013)
Michelle Snow
Key Contributor (1.05)
16.8
Low (1.0)
5.1
4.8
0.6
1.2
24.57
Snow embraced a defense-first role, protecting the rim with experience and communicating throughout Washington’s interior coverages. Her offensive workload stayed modest, but her veteran presence helped stabilize the second unit.
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Emma Meesseman
Bench (1.0)
14.6
Low (1.0)
4.4
3.1
1.2
1.3
20.00
Meesseman entered the league as one of its youngest players and immediately impressed coaches with her passing instincts and feel for the game. Much of the season focused on gradual development, with observers frequently noting that her basketball IQ already stood out beyond her years.
WNBA All-Rookie Team (2013)
Tierra Ruffin-Pratt
Bench (1.0)
14.8
Low (1.0)
4.4
2.8
0.8
0.8
17.60
Ruffin-Pratt carved out minutes through defensive intensity and hustle rather than scoring. Coaches regularly trusted her to take difficult perimeter assignments while she continued developing offensively.
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Nadirah McKenith
Bench (1.0)
8.8
Low (1.0)
2.8
1.1
1.0
0.7
11.20
McKenith handled reserve point guard duties with an emphasis on ball movement and on-ball pressure. Contemporary independent reporting on her individual season was limited, though her speed and defensive energy were viewed positively.
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Quanitra Hollingsworth
Bench (1.0)
6.0
Low (1.0)
1.7
1.4
0.3
0.6
8.00
Hollingsworth saw only brief opportunities before injuries and roster changes limited her impact. Contemporary independent coverage of her season was limited.
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Jessica Moore
Bench (1.0)
4.0
Low (1.0)
0.0
1.0
0.0
0.0
2.00
Moore appeared only briefly as emergency frontcourt depth. Independent reporting on her individual contributions during the season was limited due to her minimal playing time.
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Washington Mystics Totals
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232.9
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90.7
37.8
17.5
11.7
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2013 WNBA regular season totals for players provided.
WNBA All-Star (2013); 2× WNBA All-Rookie Team (2013)
Washington relied on Latta to create offense against Atlanta’s aggressive defense, with her pull-up shooting and playmaking carrying much of the backcourt workload. Entering the series, Mike Thibault praised her leadership, and postseason coverage emphasized that her confidence had transformed the Mystics’ identity during their return to the playoffs. (washingtonpost.com)
WNBA All-Star (2013)
Monique Currie
Starter/Star (1.1)
25.7
High (1.2)
11.7
1.7
2.7
0.0
42.77
Currie remained Washington’s primary wing scorer, attacking off the dribble and earning frequent trips to the foul line when perimeter shots were difficult to find. Coaches and teammates consistently leaned on her experience in the franchise’s first postseason appearance since 2010. (washingtonpost.com)
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Crystal Langhorne
Starter/Star (1.1)
27.7
Medium (1.1)
5.7
8.0
2.0
0.0
37.87
Atlanta focused defensive attention on Langhorne in the paint, limiting her scoring while forcing others to generate offense. Even so, her rebounding and interior presence remained central to Washington’s game plan throughout the series.
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Kia Vaughn
Starter/Star (1.1)
24.7
Medium (1.1)
8.0
5.0
0.7
1.4
36.54
Vaughn embraced the physical battles inside, setting hard screens and protecting the lane against Atlanta’s frontcourt. Washington Post coverage leading into the playoffs highlighted how her arrival had strengthened the Mystics’ interior defense all season.
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Matee Ajavon
Starter/Star (1.1)
21.7
Medium (1.1)
4.7
3.3
2.3
2.0
29.77
Ajavon filled multiple backcourt roles, defending either guard spot while giving Washington another ball handler. Although her shot never settled during the series, her defensive activity remained an important part of the rotation.
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Tayler Hill
Key Contributor (1.05)
18.3
Low (1.0)
6.3
1.7
0.7
1.0
20.37
Hill attacked open space without hesitation whenever she entered, bringing needed energy off the bench. After a strong finish to the regular season, postseason coverage noted the rookie had earned increasing trust from Mike Thibault in meaningful minutes.
WNBA All-Rookie Team (2013)
Tierra Ruffin-Pratt
Bench (1.0)
15.0
Low (1.0)
5.7
2.0
0.7
1.0
18.80
Ruffin-Pratt’s value came from perimeter defense and hustle rather than shot volume. Independent reporting throughout her rookie campaign frequently pointed to her willingness to guard tougher assignments despite limited offensive touches. (washingtonpost.com)
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Michelle Snow
Bench (1.0)
12.0
Low (1.0)
3.3
5.7
0.3
2.0
22.60
Snow supplied experienced interior defense, using positioning and timing to contest shots around the basket. Her offensive role stayed limited, but Washington continued to trust her as a stabilizing veteran in the frontcourt rotation. (washingtonpost.com)
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Emma Meesseman
Bench (1.0)
12.3
Low (1.0)
4.0
1.3
1.0
1.0
14.60
Meesseman played a complementary role while adjusting to postseason basketball, showing the passing instincts and patience that had drawn praise throughout her rookie year. Coaches continued to emphasize her long-term upside despite limited opportunities. (washingtonpost.com)
WNBA All-Rookie Team (2013)
Nadirah McKenith
Bench (1.0)
8.7
Low (1.0)
0.7
1.3
1.3
0.7
8.00
McKenith handled reserve point guard duties in short stretches, focusing on defensive pressure and ball movement. Contemporary independent playoff coverage of her individual role was limited.
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Quanitra Hollingsworth
Bench (1.0)
2.0
Low (1.0)
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.00
Hollingsworth appeared only briefly during the series. Independent reporting on her playoff contribution was limited because of her minimal playing time.
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Washington Mystics Totals
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199.8
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64.5
33.0
15.0
8.8
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2013 WNBA Playoffs totals for players provided.
WNBA All-Star (2013); 2× WNBA All-Rookie Team (2013)
