Liberty's Wicks Wins Sportsmanship Award

NEW YORK, Aug. 19 -- Sue Wicks of the New York Liberty was named the recipient of the 2001 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award presented by American General Financial Group, designed to honor a player who best represents the ideals of sportsmanship on the court, the WNBA announced.

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American General Financial Group, a WNBA sponsor and one of the nation's largest diversified financial services organizations, will award $5,000 to Wicks and will donate $5,000 to her high school alma mater -- Center Moriches High School in Long Island. She also will receive a Tiffany-designed trophy. Wicks was chosen for the award by a 15-member panel composed of national print and electronic media who regularly cover the WNBA. Other players receiving multiple votes were Jennifer Azzi of the Utah Starzz and Allison Feaster of the Charlotte Sting.

"Sue Wicks is a consummate professional who embodies everything good about the players in our league," said WNBA president Val Ackerman. "She hustles every night, she plays aggressively and with intensity, she cares about the well-being of her teammates and opponents, and she gives back to our fans."

This is the first time Wicks has received this award. Cleveland Rockers guard Susie McConnell Serio won the award last season, as well as in 1998. The award was also given to Charlotte Sting guard Dawn Staley in 1999 and to Haixia Zheng of the Los Angeles Sparks in 1997.

The award is named in honor of the late point guard Kim Perrot, who helped guide the Houston Comets to its first two WNBA Championships. Perrot passed away in August 1999 after a seven-month battle with cancer.

Following are the results of the 2001 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award presented by American General Financial Group:

Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award Results

Player	Team	Votes
Sue Wicks	New York Liberty	4
Jennifer Azzi	Utah Starzz	3
Allison Feaster	Charlotte Sting	2
Jackie Stiles	Portland Fire	1
Sandy Brondello	Miami Sol	1
Rushia Brown	Cleveland Rockers	1
Shannon Johnson	Orlando Miracle	1
Michele Timms	Phoenix Mercury	1
Katie Smith	Minnesota Lynx	1