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Published on June 28, 2004 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Washington Mystics News Release


Regular Season TV Radio

June 30th @ Connecticut 7:00 p.m. SportsTalk 1260

July 1st Indiana 8:00 p.m. ESPN2 SportsTalk 1260

Practice and Shootaround Schedule*

June 30th 11 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Mohegan Sun Arena

July 3rd 9 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. MCI Center

July 5th 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. MCI Center

*Schedule is subject to change.

Mystics Notes

Military Night: The Washington Mystics will honor former Notre Dame Basketball player and Iraq soldier Danielle Green at halftime of the Mystics game against the Indiana Fever on Thursday, July 1. Green graduated from Notre Dame in 1999 and averaged 9.5 points and 4.5 rebounds during her career. She is currently 17th on the school's all-time scoring list with 1,106 points. Washington and Indiana will tip-off at 8:00 p.m.

Road Warriors: Washington's game against Connecticut on June 30th ends the team's four-game road trip. Washington started off in Connecticut on June 20th, then off to Detroit on June 22nd and to Houston on June 27th. Washington is 1-2 on this road trip.

Stolen Moments: Washington tied a season-high 13 steals against Houston on June 27th. Alana Beard led the way with five steals for her 24th steal of the season. Washington as a team has 99 steals this season.

Chipping In: For the second consecutive game, there were four Mystics players in double figures, Chamique Holdsclaw led the way with 20 points, Stacey Dales-Schuman added 12, Alana Beard had 10 and Chasity Melvin came off the bench with 11 points.

Leading the Way: Chamique Holdsclaw is averaging 21.1 points per game this season; a league-high 31 percent of her team's points. Holdsclaw has 253 points and as a team the Mystics have 813 points. Only two players in WNBA history have gone a complete season scoring more than 30 percent of their team's points.

Team Year Player Pts TmPts Pct

Minnesota 2001 Katie Smith 739 2077 0.356

Houston 1997 Cynthia Cooper 621 2010 0.309

Washington 2004 Chamique Holdsclaw 206 668 0.308

Houston 1998 Cynthia Cooper 680 2285 0.298

Minnesota 2000 Katie Smith 646 2193 0.295

Points in the Paint: Against Houston on 6/27, the Mystics outscored the Comets, 40-20 in points in the paint. Forty marks the most points for the Mystics this season in the paint.

And the Winner is...: Washington Mystics players Chamique Holdsclaw and Alana Beard are both nominated for an ESPN ESPY Award. ESPY Awards are given out each year to top performers in the world of sports. Holdsclaw is nominated for Best WNBA Player and Beard is nominated for Best Female College Athlete. Fans can go to ESPN.com and vote for who they feel should take home an award. Polls close on July 9th and the award show will air on July 18th at 9:00 p.m. on ESPN.

Around the Dial

Log on to ESPN.com on June 20th at 7:15 p.m. as Mystics players Alana Beard, Stacey Dales-Schuman and Chamique Holdsclaw take questions from fans then the trio will move to ESPN Radio where they will be guests on the Doug Gottlieb Show at 8:00 p.m.

Ticket Information:

Individual tickets for the entire season are currently on sale and can be purchased by visiting MCI Center's Box Office, calling TicketMaster Phone Charge at (202)397-SEAT or by visiting the Mystics web site at www.washingtonmystics.com.

Did you Know....Chasity Melvin

Chasity Melvin was drafted by the Washington Mystics in the Dispersal Draft on January 6th, 2003.

1. What is your most prized possession?

My two silver rings with small diamonds in them. They are flat faced.

2. If you had to pick a song to describe yourself, what would you pick?

"She Drives Me Crazy", because I will drive you crazy. All the boys are talking about me in that song.

3. What is the significance behind the #44?

I have worn the #44 since I first started playing basketball. I love this number. I do not play well if I have on another number. It is just a part of me.

4. Do you sing in the shower?

Yes, I sing in the shower.

5. What are your favorite pizza toppings?

Pepperoni and pineapples. I like quadruples of pineapples, and I feel like I am in heaven. Well, at least as close to it.

6. Do you snore?

No, I laugh in my sleep. I am not sure if that is better or worse than snoring.

7. Can anyone call you Grandma or just your teammates?

I guess anyone can call me Grandma. I have always had an old soul. I like music that my parents enjoyed growing up. I like old movies. Yep, I am a Grandma. I am pretty low key. I am slow on the court, because it just takes me awhile to warm-up. So, I am a Grandma.

8. You have two younger sisters. How come you get bossed around?

My family gave me the nickname "Baby". They boss me around because I am a baby and I am spoiled. I am seriously the brat of the family. I may be the oldest but I am the spoiled one. Because my family calls me "Baby", they think they are the older sisters.

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