Last Updated on July 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | Impact Index | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brittney Sykes | Starter/Star (1.1) | 31.0 | High (1.2) | 15.4 | 3.4 | 4.4 | 1.5 | 65.21 | Functioned as Washington’s offensive engine, creating off the dribble while also taking the toughest backcourt defensive assignments. Independent season coverage frequently highlighted her leadership on one of the league’s youngest rosters and her ability to keep the offense organized despite constant lineup changes. (The Washington Post) | WNBA All-Star (2025) |
| Kiki Iriafen | Starter/Star (1.1) | 26.9 | High (1.2) | 13.3 | 8.5 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 63.89 | Worked primarily as an interior finisher and relentless offensive rebounder whose activity generated extra possessions. Analysts consistently praised her physicality, transition effort and rapid adjustment to the professional game as a foundational frontcourt piece. (The Washington Post) | WNBA All-Star (2025), WNBA All-Rookie Team (2025) |
| Sonia Citron | Starter/Star (1.1) | 32.2 | High (1.2) | 14.9 | 4.0 | 2.4 | 1.7 | 60.72 | Filled a true two-way wing role, spacing the floor while regularly defending top perimeter scorers. Coverage throughout the season emphasized her polished decision-making, efficient shooting and seamless fit within Washington’s rebuilding timeline. (The Washington Post) | WNBA All-Star (2025), WNBA All-Rookie Team (2025) |
| Shakira Austin | Starter/Star (1.1) | 23.0 | Medium (1.1) | 12.7 | 6.4 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 55.90 | Served as the defensive anchor whenever healthy, protecting the rim while giving the Mystics a dependable interior scoring option. Reporters regularly noted that her mobility and defensive communication transformed Washington’s frontcourt when she was available. (Swish Appeal) | None |
| Sug Sutton | Starter/Star (1.1) | 26.1 | Medium (1.1) | 7.4 | 1.8 | 3.9 | 0.9 | 33.88 | Operated as a pass-first point guard whose primary value came from organizing the offense and pushing tempo. Independent coverage often credited her with stabilizing possessions rather than hunting her own scoring. (The Washington Post) | None |
| Jade Melbourne | Key Contributor (1.05) | 23.4 | Medium (1.1) | 5.9 | 1.9 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 26.57 | Brought pace and energy off the bench before earning increased responsibility during the season. Observers highlighted her willingness to pressure the ball and inject speed into second-unit lineups. (The Washington Post) | None |
| Aaliyah Edwards | Bench (1.0) | 13.3 | Low (1.0) | 6.0 | 3.3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 21.00 | Filled a reserve frontcourt role with physical interior play, providing rebounding and hustle minutes when called upon. Independent reporting on her season was relatively limited compared with Washington’s regular starters. | None |
| Alysha Clark | Key Contributor (1.05) | 22.9 | Low (1.0) | 4.5 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 21.21 | Even in a reduced role, the veteran wing remained valued for defensive positioning, communication and floor spacing. Coverage consistently described her as an important locker-room mentor for Washington’s young core. | None |
| Emily Engstler | Bench (1.0) | 12.8 | Low (1.0) | 3.7 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 19.80 | Used as an energetic defensive reserve capable of switching across multiple positions. Her activity level and versatility were more important than offensive volume, although independent reporting on her individual season remained limited. | None |
| Jacy Sheldon | Bench (1.0) | 16.0 | Low (1.0) | 6.5 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 17.00 | Appeared only briefly, leaving too small a sample for meaningful season-long evaluation. Independent contemporary coverage of her Washington stint was limited because of the minimal playing time. (Wikipedia) | None |
| Stefanie Dolson | Bench (1.0) | 15.2 | Low (1.0) | 3.7 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 16.00 | Provided experienced frontcourt depth while helping facilitate offense from the high post. Writers often pointed to her veteran decision-making and communication rather than box-score production. | None |
| Lucy Olsen | Bench (1.0) | 12.4 | Low (1.0) | 4.0 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 13.80 | Developed mainly as a reserve guard learning professional pace and defensive schemes. Independent reporting was limited, but available coverage emphasized long-term development over immediate production. | None |
| Sika Koné | Bench (1.0) | 6.7 | Low (1.0) | 2.1 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 8.40 | Played a situational reserve role with most opportunities coming in short frontcourt stretches. Contemporary independent analysis of her season was limited because of her small workload. (The Washington Post) | None |
| Madison Scott | Bench (1.0) | 5.2 | Low (1.0) | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 4.20 | Saw only brief appearances, making detailed independent season evaluation scarce. Her minutes largely came in developmental situations rather than a consistent rotation role. | None |
| Team Totals | — | 267.1 | — | 101.7 | 42.8 | 24.2 | 12.0 | — | Combined Washington Mystics regular-season player totals from the dataset provided. | WNBA All-Star (2025): Brittney Sykes, Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen; WNBA All-Rookie Team (2025): Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen |