Tulsa Shock Announce Final Roster
May 16, 2014 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Tulsa Shock News Release
TULSA, Okla. - The Tulsa Shock has finalized the 2014 roster with a total of 12 players. As Head Coach Fred Williams enters his first season with the Shock, included on the final roster are eight returning players from the 2013 season: Glory Johnson, Riquna Williams, Skylar Diggins, Jennifer Lacy, Roneeka Hodges, Courtney Paris, Angel Goodrich and Tiffany Jackson-Jones.
Tulsa's newest additions include first round draft pick Odyssey Sims from Baylor, second round draft pick Jordan Hooper from Nebraska and third round pick Theresa Plaisance from Louisiana State. Vicki Baugh will be the lone free agent on the team.
Assistant Coaches Bridget Pettis and Ed Baldwin will also enter their first season with the Tulsa Shock.
2014 Tulsa Shock Roster
No. Player POS. HT. WT. DOB College Years Pronunciation
22 Vicki Baugh F 6-4 190 05/21/89 Tennessee R BAH
4 Skylar Diggins G 5-9 145 08/02/90 Notre Dame 1
10 Angel Goodrich G 5-4 127 02/24/90 Kansas 1
15 Roneeka Hodges G 5-11 165 07/19/82 Florida State 9 rah-NEE-ka
35 Jordan Hooper F 6-2 185 02/20/92 Nebraska R
33 Tiffany Jackson-Jones F 6-3 185 04/26/85 Texas 6
25 Glory Johnson F 6-3 170 07/27/90 Tennessee 2
21 Jennifer Lacy F 6-3 175 03/21/83 Pepperdine 8
3 Courtney Paris C 6-4 250 09/21/87 Oklahoma 4
55 Theresa Plaisance F 6-5 200 05/18/92 Louisiana State R PLAY-sawnce
0 Odyssey Sims G 5-8 160 07/13/92 Baylor R
2 Riquna Williams G 5-7 165 05/28/90 Miami (Fla.) 2 ruh-QUAHN-uh
Head Coach
Fred Williams - Boise State
Assistant Coaches
Bridget Pettis - Florida
Ed Baldwin - North Carolina Central
Athletic Trainer
Allison Russell - Tulsa
Strength and Conditioning Coach
John Jackson - Oklahoma
The Shock opens up their Fifth Anniversary season tomorrow night, Saturday, May 17 on the road versus the San Antonio Stars. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 pm CST. Fans can watch this game and every game live on WNBA Live Access by going to www.liveaccess.wnba.com and registering.
Tulsa's home opener is on Friday, May 23 vs. Minnesota Lynx at 7:00 p.m. at the BOK Center. For season tickets and more information call 918-949-9700.
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