Brittany McPhee makes her debut with the Seattle Storm

Brittany McPhee makes her debut with the Seattle Storm

 Brittany McPhee of the Storm passes the ball on her back as the Mercury's Marie Gulich defends.

photo by Kurt Howard

 

Tue, 05/08/2018

By Gerardo Bolong

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Former Mt. Rainier High School and Stanford University basketball standout Brittany McPhee made her WNBA free agent debut in an exciting 73-69 Seattle Storm preseason victory against the Phoenix Mercury at Key Arena in a noon tip off on Tues., May 8.

The six-foot guard entered the game with 10.9 second left in the first quarter and continued in the line up until 5:17 was left in the second quarter.

Wearing jersey No. 42, the former Ram star did not put up a shot while collecting two rebounds, one offensive and one defensive while demonstrating strong desire and hustle in chasing down balls or screening out defenders.

"It was good be out there and get to play," she said. 

Furthering her career, as one might imagine, involves stepping the skill level one more time, especially against seasoned pros.

"They're just so much faster and stronger in multiple ways." she explained. "I just want to continue improving and learning with great players and great coaches."

As she attempts to earn a full-time spot on a truly competitive Storm roster, she maintains a strong mind set as she works closely with the other players.

"I just want to keep making use of each opportunity," she concluded.

Sue Bird of the Storm goes airborne to disrupt a pass by the Mercury's Briann January.
Sue Bird of the Storm goes airborne to disrupt a pass by the Mercury's Briann January. Photo by Kurt Howard
Brittany McPhee and Sami Whitcomb of the Storm celebrate a team basket.
Brittany McPhee and Sami Whitcomb of the Storm celebrate a team basket. Photo by Kurt Howard
Breanna Stewart of the Storm puts up a shot against the Mercury's Stephanie Talbot.
Breanna Stewart of the Storm puts up a shot against the Mercury's Stephanie Talbot. Photo by Kurt Howard
Brittany McPhee of the Storm gets sandwiched between Mercury players Emma Cannon and Imani Wright.
Brittany McPhee of the Storm gets sandwiched between Mercury players Emma Cannon and Imani Wright. Photo by Kurt Howard
Brittany McPhee brings the ball up court.
Brittany McPhee brings the ball up court. Photo by Kurt Howard
Jordin Canada of the Storm dribbles the ball between her legs against the Mercury's DeWanna Bonner.
Jordin Canada of the Storm dribbles the ball between her legs against the Mercury's DeWanna Bonner. Photo by Kurt Howard
Sami Whitcomb of the Storm dribbles into the defensive pressure of the Mercury's Chatrice White.
Sami Whitcomb of the Storm dribbles into the defensive pressure of the Mercury's Chatrice White. Photo by Kurt Howard
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