WNBA Indiana Fever

This Week with the Fever

Published on May 27, 2008 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Indiana Fever News Release


NEWS & NOTES

- In addition to being the only Fever player to score 20+ points in each of the first two games, Katie Douglas was also the only player to have multiple steals in the first two games.

- Douglas is the Eastern Conference's leading scorer with an average of 25.0 ppg. Only Phoenix's Cappie Pondexter (25.3 ppg) has a higher average in the league.

- Including a league-leading 14-14 from the foul line, Douglas ranks among the WNBA's top 15 in all three shooting categories. She is 11th in overall field goal percentage (.556) and is 15th in accuracy from the 3-pt line (.462).

- Ebony Hoffman led the Fever with 10 rebounds at Detroit, May 21. That was the third double-digit rebounding game of her career, and her first since 2006.

- Including a career-high six at Detroit, May 21, Tan White has led the Fever in assists in each of the first two games this season. She is tied for sixth in the WNBA with an average of 5.0 apg. White led the team in assists a total of four times in 2007.

RECENT TRANSACTIONS INJURY REPORT

5/24 Signed Bernadette Ngoyisa Player Injury Status

5/22 Signed Sherill Baker and waived Kasha Terry Tamika Catchings left Achilles' heel out

5/19 Waived Laine Selwyn

COMMUNITY CORNER

- Every time the Indiana Fever's Tammy Sutton-Brown grabs a rebound this season, she will be doing more than just helping the her team. She will also be supporting Athletes for Africa. The two-time WNBA All-Star will be making a $10 donation for every rebound she collects in 2008, and she will be encouraging WNBA fans everywhere to also lend their support. Athletes for Africa is a charitable organization that has focused its efforts on building a global network of people committed to promoting and protecting human rights, and providing education and opportunities that empower youth in Africa. Athletes for Africa's mission is to leverage the positive behaviours and profile of sport to engage youth and educate them about issues facing the people of Africa; partner with, and fundraise for organizations that foster local empowerment in Africa; and advocate to ensure that human rights are remembered and protected. For more information log on to www.athletesforafrica.com.

- The Seventh Annual Fever Bowling Tournament presented by Fed Ex and hosted by Pinheads in Fishers will be on Wednesday June 4th at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds from this event go to the Fever's Be YOUnique Fund, a grant fund of the Pacers Foundation that assists organizations that serve young women and girls. The cost for a team of four with a Fever celebrity is $600. Or individuals can pay $150 to be placed on a team. Those interested may call 917-2864 to find out how they can be a part of this great event.

- Join the Fever on Saturday, May 31, when they host the Detroit Shock for Heart Healthy Night presented by Community Health Network. Throughout the evening, fans can learn how to make their hearts healthier and participate in the health fair before the game on the Main Concourse. The first 2,700 fans to the game will receive a heart shaped pedometer courtesy of Community Health Network. Visit FeverBasektball.com for more information or to purchase tickets.

QUOTABLE QUOTES

Fever forward Katie Douglas on feeling any added pressure playing without Catchings:

"I just want to be a leader of this team. We're obviously not at full force right now, so there are alot of us that have to step up. I just have to go out and play my game, and let the stats fall where they may."

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

- Prior to the game with Los Angeles on Thursday, May 29, Dee Kantner, supervisor of WNBA officials, will discusses officiating in the WNBA in Conseco Fieldhouse's Best Lockerroom. This discussion, followed by a question and answer session, will begin at 6:20 p.m. Don't miss your chance to ask questions and learn about the job of a WNBA referee.

- Join the Fever this season for Family Nights presented by The Indianapolis Star. Those interested may visit FeverBasketball.com or the Conseco Fieldhouse Box Office to purchase Family Night ticket packages. Family night packages include four tickets to the game, four vouchers for free hot dogs, chips, drink and four free t-shirts. Packages are sold in multiples of four and the next Family Night presented by the Indianapolis Star will be when the Fever hosts the Detroit Shock on Saturday, May 31.

ON THE WEB

- Fever players Tully Bevilaqua and Tamika Catchings, as well as the team's Media Relations Director, Kevin Messenger, will be blogging frequently throughout the 2008 WNBA season. Those blogs can be found at FeverBasketball.com.

- Fever news, notes and features - as well as rosters, statistics and game reports - can be found on FeverBasketball.com. Updated and archived news releases and news clippings can be found in the Fever Central Media Center.

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