2008 San Antonio Silver Stars season

WNBA season

team = San Antonio Silver Stars
year = 2008
wins = 24
losses = 10
conf = Western
conf_place = 1
coach = Dan Hughes
arena = AT&T Center
playoffs = Lost WNBA FinalsThe 2008 WNBA season was be the 12th season for the San Antonio Silver Stars.

Offseason

The following player was selected in the Expansion Draft:
* Chantelle Anderson San Antonio Silver Stars [ [http://www.wnba.com/dream/expansiondraft_080206.html WNBA.com: Atlanta Dream ] ]

Transactions

* April 15 The Silver Stars signed Katja Bavendam, Joyce Ekworomadu and Adrianne Ross to training camp contracts.
*April 10 The Silver Stars signed Nikita Bell to a training camp contract.
*April 9 The Atlanta Dream then signed and traded Ann Wauters, the draft rights to Morenike Atunrase and its 2009 second-round draft pick to the Silver Stars for Camille Little, the draft rights to Chioma Nnamaka and San Antonio's 2009 first-round draft pick.
*April 2 The Silver Stars signed Brittany Wilkins, Ambrosia Anderson, Hollie Merideth and Khara Smith to training camp contracts.
*March 11 The Silver Stars re-signed free agent Ruth Riley and signed Becky Hammon to a contract extension through the 2011 season.
*February 22 The Silver Stars re-signed free agent Helen Darling.

*February 21 The Silver Stars re-signed free agent Vickie Johnson. [ [http://www.wnba.com/transactions/WNBA_2008.html WNBA.com: 2008 WNBA Transactions ] ]

WNBA Draft

eason standings

Player stats

"Note: GP= Games played; REB= Rebounds; AST= Assists; STL = Steals; BLK = Blocks; PTS = Points; AVG = Average"

Roster

Playoffs

In Game Three of the Western Conference Finals, Sophia Young had 21 points and 11 rebounds in a 76-72 win over the heavily favored Los Angeles Sparks. [Sports Illustrated, October 6, 2008, p.80]

Awards and Honors

References