2001 Women's National Basketball Association


The 2001 season was the Women's National Basketball Association's 5th, and 16 teams competed in the league that year. The Los Angeles Sparks won the 2001 WNBA championship.

2001 Women's National Basketball Association Standings
2001 Women's National Basketball Association League Leaders

Charlotte Sting (18-14) - Roster | Statistics
Cleveland Rockers (22-10) - Roster | Statistics
Detroit Shock (10-22) - Roster | Statistics
Houston Comets (19-13) - Roster | Statistics
Indiana Fever (10-22) - Roster | Statistics
Los Angeles Sparks (28-4) - Roster | Statistics
Miami Sol (20-12) - Roster | Statistics
Minnesota Lynx (12-20) - Roster | Statistics
New York Liberty (21-11) - Roster | Statistics
Orlando Miracle (13-19) - Roster | Statistics
Phoenix Mercury (13-19) - Roster | Statistics
Portland Fire (11-21) - Roster | Statistics
Sacramento Monarchs (20-12) - Roster | Statistics
Seattle Storm (10-22) - Roster | Statistics
Utah Starzz (19-13) - Roster | Statistics
Washington Mystics (10-22) - Roster | Statistics


Marker indicates city location, not venue address.


2001 Award Winners


Lisa Leslie - All-Star Game Most Valuable Player
Dan Hughes - Coach of the Year
Debbie Black - Defensive Player of the Year
Sue Wicks - Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award
Janeth Arcain - Most Improved Player
Lisa Leslie - Most Valuable Player
Jackie Stiles - Rookie of the Year
Lisa Leslie - WNBA Finals Most Valuable Player

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