How Mercury's Dupree Proved Herself In College

The Phoenix Mercury acquired Candice Dupree before the start of the 2010 season. By that time, the talented forward had established herself, and she was one of the WNBA's most consistent and most durable players. Dupree started her career with the Chicago Sky, as they drafted her with the sixth pick of the 2006 WNBA Draft. Cappie Pondexter was selected a few picks ahead of her, as the Mercury had the second pick of that year's draft. During her time with the Sky, Dupree had the best season of her career. She averaged 16.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 blocks. When she came to Phoenix, she continued to play at a high level, and she helped them win a championship. Dupree has always had the ability to impact the game in different ways, and those skills were on display during her college years. Dupree attended Temple, and in her years with the Owls, she averaged 15.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.9 blocks, 1.7 steals and 1.5 assists. Her last season was her best, and she averaged 17.4 points, 8.7 rebounds,