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Mercury's Taurasi And More Win Major College Award

The Naismith College Player of the Year was introduced in 1969 for men's basketball and in 1983 for women's basketball. Lew Alcindor, who is also known as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, was the first player to win for the men, and Anne Donovan won it for women.

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Why Phoenix's Starting Lineup Helped Them Reach The 2010 Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury won a championship in 2009, as they took down the Indiana Fever. Then, like all teams, the Mercury wanted to go for a repeat. However, that did not happen.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 31

How Mercury's Taurasi And Others Won The Wade Trophy

The Wade Trophy has been around since 1978, and it was named after Lily Margaret Wade. This award is given to the best player in Division I basketball, and some great names have been attached to it.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 29

Mercury's Johnson And More Represent LSU

The Phoenix Mercury have been in the WNBA since its inaugural season, and because of that, they have had several players. The Mercury's players come from a variety of places, and some of their stars are prime examples.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 28

How The Mercury Adapted, Played Without Key Players

The 2012 season was a difficult period for the Phoenix Mercury, as they finished with a record 7-27. They took a step backwards, and they also played without some of their key players.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 27

A Look Back at One of Mercury's Most Thrilling Games

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2018 season with a record of 20-14. They were second in the Western Conference, as the Seattle Storm were first with a record of 26-8.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 27

How Mercury's Taurasi Showed Off Her Facilitating Skills

Diana Taurasi joined the Phoenix Mercury in 2004, and before that she helped UConn win championships. Taurasi and her team won three in a row, and the first was in 2002.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 25

How Mercury Players Locked Down The Big Ten

The Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year is an award that made its debut in 2000. Stacey Thomas won the first award, and she did so by averaging 3.4 steals that season.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 25

Mercury's Taurasi Makes History With All-WNBA Team Selections

The WNBA has had many stars over the years, and one of them played for the Phoenix Mercury. Diana Taurasi had an excellent career, and today, she is the league's all-time leading scorer.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 22

Mercury's Taurasi And More Shine In The Big East

The Big East Player of the Year was given to Debbie Beckford in 1983, and since then, many players have won it after her. Rebecca Lobo won it twice during her time with UConn, and a few years later, she made her WNBA debut.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 22

How Mercury's Taylor Became A Hall Of Fame Player

Penny Taylor is a Phoenix Mercury legend , and her time with the team began in 2004. She was Phoenix's pick in a dispersal draft, as the Cleveland Rockers folded after the 2003 season.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 22

How LaToya Sanders And Others Are Tied To The Mercury

The Phoenix Mercury have drafted many players over the years, and a lot of them have come from prestigious programs. One example that comes to mind is UConn, and the Mercury's biggest star played for the Huskies.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 20

Mercury Find Game-Changing Player In 2004 Draft

The Phoenix Mercury struck gold in 2004. They finished the 2003 season with a record of 8-26, and later on, they won the lottery. The Mercury received the first pick, and they selected Diana Taurasi .

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 19

How Mercury's Taurasi Made History With Team USA

Diana Taurasi accomplished many things in her career. She led the Phoenix Mercury to three championships, she was the league's Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2009 and she is the all-time leading scorer.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 18

Looking At The Career Highs Of Phoenix's 2005 Picks

The Phoenix Mercury had a solid season in 2004. They finished the year with a record of 17-17, which was the first time they were .500 or better since 2000.