Duke in the WNBA Update

The WNBA season is underway and Duke has eight former players across the league. There are a few more roster spots open due to the Olympics (and many ladies will be leaving to play in London).

Alana Beard, who is finally healthy, had started all six games with her new team, the LA Sparks (who are 5-1). She has averaged 8.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game.

The Tulsa Shock, who are 0-6, have two former Blue Devils on their roster. Chante Black returns to the WNBA and has started five of their six games. She is averaging 2.7 PPG and 2.8 RPG. Karima Christmas has played in all six games (one start). She is averaging four points and 2.2 RPG.

The Washington Mystics again have two former Blue Devils, as they welcome back the fully-healthy Monique Currie. She has started all five games (1-4) and is averaging 12.4 PPG and four rebounds per game. Jasmine Thomas is back with the Mystics and is coming off the bench. She has averaged 7.4 PPG and two assists. Her best game was her last (June 3rd) when she scored 17 points on 6-of-9 shooting (3-for-4 from three point land).

Lindsey Harding is back with the Atlanta Dream, who is 2-4. She has started all six games and is averaging 13.7 PPG, 2.7 RPG, and 3.5 APG.

Mistie Mims returned to the WNBA and plays for the Connecticut Sun (4-1). She has played in all five games, averaging five points and four rebounds a game.

The Phoenix Mercury are 2-4 and brought back Krystal Thomas. She has played in two games and is averaging two points.

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