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1997 Utah Starzz seasonCoach Denise Taylor Arena Delta Center Attendance 7,611 per game Record 7–21 (.250) Place 4th (Western) Playoff finish Did not qualify
The 1997 WNBA season was the inaugural season for the Utah Starzz. The Starzz were partially named after the old ABA team, the Utah Stars , but with the zz at the end like the Utah Jazz . The franchise held the distinction of having the worst record in the WNBA in 1997.
Offseason [ ]
Initial Player Allocation [ ]
[1]
WNBA Draft [ ]
Pick
Player
Position
Nationality
College/HS/Club Team
5
Tammi Reiss
(G)
United States
Virginia
Regular season [ ]
Season standings [ ]
Season schedule [ ]
Player stats [ ]
Elena Baranova ranked third in the WNBA in total rebounds with 207
Dena Head ranked fifth in the WNBA in Free Throw Pct with .844
Wendy Palmer ranked second in the WNBA in total rebounds with 225.
Wendy Palmer ranked sixth in the WNBA in field goals with 157.
Wendy Palmer ranked fourth in the WNBA in points with 443 points.
Wendy Palmer ranked ninth in the WNBA in minutes per game with 33.4
Wendy Palmer ranked fourth in the WNBA in points per game with 15.8
Tammi Reiss ranked tenth in the WNBA in assists with 87.[2]
Awards and honors [ ]
Elena Baranova: Led WNBA, Blocks, 63
Elena Baranova: Led WNBA, Blocks per game, 2.2
Elena Baranova, Ranked second in the WNBA (tied), Defensive Rebounds, 151
Wanda Guyton: Ranked second in WNBA (tied), Offensive Rebounds, 76
Wendy Palmer: Led WNBA, Field Goal Attempts, 420
Wendy Palmer: Ranked second in the WNBA, Free Throws, 117
[2]
References [ ]
External links [ ]
Franchise Arenas Head coaches Administration All-Stars Seasons Playoff appearances Conference Championships WNBA Championships Rivals Media
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