The Phoenix Mercury have drafted many players over the years, and a lot of them have come from prestigious programs. One example that comes to mind is UConn, and the Mercury’s biggest star played for the Huskies. Diana Taurasi helped UConn win three championships, and after that, she had the Mercury make history years later. Phoenix have had other players from different schools, and when it comes to North Carolina, there are Mercury ties there as well. Tracy Reid was the first North Carolina player in the WNBA, and in her last season, she averaged 20.8 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.2 steals and an assist. Reid was drafted by the Charlotte Sting, and she averaged 13.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.3 steals. After spending time with the Sting and the Miami Sol, Reid headed to Phoenix. The Sol traded her to the Mercury, and she played with Phoenix for two seasons. She played 24 games in her first season, and she started in two of them. Charlotte Smith was the second North Carolina player to enter the league
