Height
5'10"
Weight
149 lbs
Age
37
College
Washington
Experience
9 yrs
WNBA Performance is graded on per-game box production relative to position; advanced impact metrics are not yet publicly available for the WNBA.
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The Verdict in One Read
Sami Whitcomb earns a B- Performance grade, ranking #33 of 64 Guards on the FanVerdicts board.
Current Sentiment
Sami Whitcomb enters 2026 as a dependable veteran guard for the Phoenix Mercury, having secured a two-year contract extension that signals the franchise's continued confidence in her role. However, media coverage is dominated by a left knee injury that will sideline her at the start of the season, creating uncertainty around her availability and early-season impact. At nine years in the league with career averages of 9.1 PPG and 2.5 APG, Whitcomb remains a solid rotation contributor and floor general, but the injury narrative overshadows what would otherwise be a routine re-signing. Fan and media perception is cautiously optimistic about her return, contingent on a clean recovery and timely integration back into the lineup. The injury timeline will be the primary driver of her 2026 narrative—a healthy Whitcomb stabilizes Mercury's backcourt depth, while prolonged absence could shift focus to backup options.
2025 Season Stats43 GP
9.1
PPG
2.6
RPG
2.5
APG
0.8
SPG
0.2
BPG
38.5
FG%
36.1
3P%
85.2
FT%