2008 New York Liberty Roster
Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Team Record: 19-15
Finishing 3rd in the WNBA's Eastern Conference
Postseason: 3-3 Lost semifinals
First Round - Defeated Connecticut Sun 2-1
Conference Finals - Lost to Detroit Shock 2-1
Coach: Pat Coyle (19-15)
Location: New York, New York
Attendance: 153,772, Avg. 9,045 in 17 home dates
2008 New York Liberty StatisticsTeam Record: 19-15
Finishing 3rd in the WNBA's Eastern Conference
Postseason: 3-3 Lost semifinals
First Round - Defeated Connecticut Sun 2-1
Conference Finals - Lost to Detroit Shock 2-1
Coach: Pat Coyle (19-15)
Location: New York, New York
Attendance: 153,772, Avg. 9,045 in 17 home dates
The New York Liberty of the Women's National Basketball Association ended the 2008 season with a record of 19 wins and 15 losses, finishing third in the WNBA's Eastern Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 3-3.
The Liberty scored 2,573 points and conceded 2,538. Shameka Christon tossed in a team-best 488 points for New York, and Janel McCarville contributed 12 or more per game also. Cathrine Kraayeveld racked up 209 boards. Loree Moore dished out 132 assists for the squad.
On the defensive side of the ball, Janel McCarville added 45 thefts.
Pat Coyle coached the team. The 2008 New York Liberty lost in the semifinals of the playoffs.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Battle | F | May 31, 1982 | 6'0" | 170 | Connecticut | |
| Essence Carson | G-F | July 28, 1986 | 6'0" | 165 | Rutgers | |
| Shameka Christon | F | February 15, 1982 | 6'1" | 170 | Arkansas | |
| Jessica Davenport | C | June 24, 1985 | 6'5" | 215 | Ohio State | |
| Megan Duffy | G | July 13, 1984 | 5'7" | 135 | Notre Dame | |
| Tiffany Jackson-Jones | F | April 26, 1985 | 6'3" | 185 | Texas | |
| Cathrine Kraayeveld | F | September 30, 1981 | 6'4" | 180 | Oregon | |
| Erlana Larkins | F | April 2, 1986 | 6'1" | 210 | North Carolina | |
| Janel McCarville | C | November 3, 1982 | 6'2" | 205 | Minnesota | |
| Leilani Mitchell | G | June 15, 1985 | 5'5" | 130 | Utah | |
| Loree Moore | G | March 21, 1983 | 5'9" | 165 | Tennessee | |
| Erin Thorn | G | May 19, 1981 | 5'10" | 150 | Brigham Young | |
| Lisa Willis | G | June 13, 1984 | 5'11" | 170 | UCLA |
