Mystics Set Final Roster
May 20, 2005 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Washington Mystics News Release
Washington, D.C. - The Washington Mystics today announced its final roster for the 2005 season. This year's roster features Alana Beard, two-time WNBA Champion Delisha Milton-Jones, Murriel Page and Louisiana State University sensation Temeka Johnson.
No. Player Pos. Ht. /Wt. Birthdate College WNBA Exp.
13 Mactabene Amachree* F 6-1/175 1/03/78 Nigeria 2
20 Alana Beard G/F 5-11/160 5/14/82 Duke '04 1
14 Kiesha Brown G 5-10/134 1/13/79 Georgia, '01 3
50 Kaayla Chones* C 6-3/180 1/11/81 NC State '04 1
35 Tamicha Jackson G 5-6/120 4/22/78 LA. Tech'00 5
2 Temeka Johnson G 5-3/145 9/06/82 LSU '04 R
12 Laurie Koehn G 5-8/145 5/13/82 Kansas State '05 R
44 Chasity Melvin C 6-3/185 6/03/76 NC State '98 6
9 Coco Miller G 5-9/140 9/06/78 Georgia '01 4
3 Delisha Milton-Jones F 6-1/185 9/11/74 Florida '97 6
10 Murriel Page F 6-2/160 9/18/75 Florida '98 7
43 Nakia Sanford F/C 6-4/200 5/10/76 Kansas '99 2
0 Charlotte Smith-Taylor F 6-0/148 8/23/73 UNC '95 6
*Injured List
"We have a good blend of veterans and young players," said General Manager Linda Hargrove. "We have versatile players who can play more than one position. We feel we have some depth at each position and we look forward to showing it to the fans on Sunday."
Prior to the game, the Mystics will host its annual street festival, which is free and open to the public. The street festival is schedule to begin at 4:00 p.m. and will be held on F Street (between 6th and 7th Streets NW) in front of the Main Entrance to MCI Center. The festival will feature numerous activities including interactive carnival games, face paintings, caricaturists, mimes, performances by the Mystics youth pep squad the Mayhem, baton twirlers, and dancers. From 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. only, fans can register to win a pair of Alana Beard autographed shoes or a t-shirt signed by the entire 2005 Mystics squad.
The 2005 Mystics season kicks off on Saturday, May 21st at 7:00 p.m. when the team travels to Charlotte to take on the Sting. Washington will have its home opener on Sunday, May 22nd at 6:00 p.m. versus Eastern Conference Champions Connecticut Sun. Season tickets and partial plans are currently available and can be purchased by calling (202) 661-5050 or visiting the Mystics web site at www.washingtonmystics.com.
For additional media information, please contact Ketsia Colimon or Nicole Boden in the Mystics Public Relations Office at 202-661-5000.
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