San Antonio Stars Acquire Monique Currie from Phoenix

Published on May 9, 2016 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
San Antonio Stars News Release


SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Stars today announced that the team has acquired forward Monique Currie from the Phoenix Mercury in exchange for the Stars' 2017 second round draft pick.

A 10-season WNBA veteran, Currie (6-0, 173, Duke) has averaged 10.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals in 24.5 minutes. Charlotte selected Currie third overall in the 2006 WNBA Draft. Throughout her WNBA career she has played for Charlotte (2006), Chicago (2007), Washington (2007-14) and Phoenix (2015).

"We are thrilled to have Monique Currie join the Stars," said Stars General Manager Ruth Riley. "Throughout her career, she has proven to be a dynamic scorer, from the 3-point line to post-ups. Our young backcourt will benefit greatly from her experience and veteran presence."

The Stars open the 2016 season at home on Saturday, May 14 against the Atlanta Dream. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. (CST) at the AT&T Center. Individual tickets are available to the general public at all San Antonio Ticketmaster locations, including by phone at (210) 225-TEAM, or online at ticketmaster.com or SAStars.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the AT&T Center Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on weekend event days five hours prior to tip off, or by calling (210) 444-5090.

For more information on Stars single-game tickets, planned theme nights or full and partial season ticket plans, visit SAStars.com.

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