Mercury's Pondexter Sets The Tone, Has Big Freshman Year

Cappie Pondexter played a pivotal role in the Phoenix Mercury's first championship , and she helped them win another shortly after. Pondexter was drafted by the Mercury in 2006, and after a strong rookie season, she continued to play at a high level. The guard's second season was a success, and she averaged 17.2 points, four assists and 3.6 rebounds. She kept that momentum going in the Mercury's playoff run, and by the end of that period, she won Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP). Pondexter had a noteworthy career, and she did it with different teams. She started off with the Mercury, but she played for four more teams after that. Before she started her WNBA career, Pondexter was a college star. The Mercury guard attended Rutgers, and she became one of the school's top players. She is also one of the few players who have had their jersey retired. Pondexter is third in points, as she scored 2,211 points in her four years. The only players who scored more during their college years were Sue Wicks and Tyler Sca