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How Samantha Prahalis Caught The Attention Of Phoenix
Jun. 20, 2012; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Samantha Prahalis (99) makes a pass against the Washington Mystics guard Jasmine Thomas (5) during the first half at US Airways Center. The Mercury defeated the Mystics 79-77. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-Imagn Images Jennifer Stewart-Imagn Images
The Phoenix Mercury have drafted many players over the years, and in 2012, they selected Samantha Prahalis in the first round. Prahalis attended Ohio State, and in those four years, she averaged 15.1 points, 6.8 assists. 3.6 rebounds and 1.9 steals. When she joined the Mercury, she had a solid rookie season. She averaged 11.6 points, 4.5 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.6 steals. Her performance that year led to her making the All-Rookie Team, and before that, she was the Rookie of the Month in June. She also finished third in Rookie of the Year voting, as she won two points. Phoenix's rookie was talented, and her years playing for Ohio State showed what she was capable of. Prahalis had some big games during that time, and her best happened in her final year. Ohio State picked up a blowout win over Minnesota in 2012, and Prahalis was on fire. She led the team to victory, and she did it by scoring 42 points. The Buckeyes guard also had six rebounds, four assists and three steals. The Buckeyes had another player wh

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

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