Sparks Performer of the Week June 9 – June 15: Dearica Hamby
Veteran forward Dearica Hamby averaged 16.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.0 steals over her three games this past week, shooting 50.0% (18-for-36) from the field and attempting 6.0 free throws per contest.
On Monday against the Valkyries, Hamby posted 20 points, nine rebounds and five assists while shooting 7-for-16 from the floor. On Wednesday in Las Vegas, the three-time All-Star flirted with a triple-double, recording 19 points, eight boards, seven assists and two steals on 7-for-11 shooting. Hamby finished the week Saturday in Minneapolis, collecting her 46th career double-double with a season-high 12 rebounds.
This season, Hamby is averaging 17.5 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 3.8 APG and 1.7 SPG, while shooting 51.7% from the floor. The veteran ranks fourth in the WNBA in offensive rebounds per game this season and leads the Sparks in Win Shares this year with 1.7.
Performances from the Week
6/9 vs. Valkyries – 20 PTS (7-for-16 FG), 9 REB, 5 AST, 1 BLK
6/11 at Aces – 19 PTS (7-for-11 FG, 1-for-2 3PT), 8 REB, 7 AST, 2 STL
6/14 at Lynx – 10 PTS (4-for-9 FG, 2-for-2 FT), 12 REB, 1 STL, 1 BLK