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How Mercury's Bass Contributed To Duke's Success
Sep 7, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Mistie Bass (8) against the Chicago Sky during game one of the WNBA Finals at US Airways Center. The Mercury defeated the Sky 83-62. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Mistie Bass was one of the Phoenix Mercury's draft picks in 2006 , but she did not play with them until later on. She was traded to the Houston Comets after she was drafted, and she played with them for three seasons. The Comets folded after the 2008 season, and Bass was a part of a dispersal draft. She was selected by the Chicago Sky, and she played with them for two years. Then, after spending time with the Connecticut Sun, she made her way to Phoenix. Before playing in the WNBA, Bass attended Duke. She averaged 9.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists in her four years. Her best season was her third year, as she averaged 11.7 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.1 steals. Bass had some good games during that time, and she scored a total of 1,408 points. She reached that number by having some strong performance, and her best were against Florida State and Miami. In 2004, Bass had 23 points against Florida State. She also had 11 rebounds, two steals and an assist. Bass' team lost that game, as Florida St

This article first appeared on Phoenix Mercury On SI  and was syndicated with permission.

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