Staley to Compete In Three-Point Shootout
July 11, 2006 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Houston Comets News Release
HOUSTON - The WNBA announced today that Houston Comets point guard Dawn Staley has been chosen as a participant in today's inaugural Three-Point Shoot Out competition. She will replace New York guard Becky Hammon who suffered an ankle injury during the Liberty's contest vs. Phoenix last Sunday.
The 3-point Shootout, which also features Diana Taurasi, Katie Douglas, Mwadi Mabika, Tamika Catchings and Katie Smith, will begin today at 12:30 CDT and air live on NBA TV. The players will compete in the two-round competition with the top three finishers from the first round advancing to the finals. Five shooting stations will be set up around the three-point line, with four WNBA balls each worth one point and one "money ball" worth two points at each location.
Staley (5-6, Virginia) currently leads the league in 3-point shooting percentage, connecting on 50.0 percent (31-62 3FG) of her attempts from behind the arc. Now in her eight and final WNBA season, she is averaging 7.1 points, 2.1 assists and 3.5 rebounds in 21 games (21 starts).
Women's National Basketball Association Stories from July 11, 2006
- Lynx daily - Minnesota Lynx
- Staley to Compete In Three-Point Shootout - Houston Comets
- Dupree named to WNBA All-Star team - Chicago Sky
- Replacement players named for WNBA All-Star Game - WNBA
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
