Looking At The College Years Of Mercury's Shaw

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2001 season with a record of 13-19. They took a step in the wrong direction, as they finished the 2000 season with a record of 20-12. Phoenix did not have a first-round pick in the 2002 WNBA Draft, which hindered its chances of improving. However, the Mercury had late picks, and they selected some talented players in hopes of recovering from the previous year. Tootie Shaw was their second-round pick, and she attended Wichita State. She got off to a good start in her college years, and she averaged 8.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.1 steals and an assist. Wichita State had a solid season, as Shaw and her teammates had a record of 17-10. The following year, her stats improved, as she averaged 9.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and an assist. The Shockers finished the season with a record of 16-12, and Shaw helped them pick up wins. Shaw continued to shine, and her stats improved even more. She averaged 11.5 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.1 steals. Wichita State had a poor season that time around,