explosive veteran guard who brought speed, steals, and shot creation to Memphis
In the 2011-12 season, Danay Collier was a senior guard for Memphis who played in 32 of 33 games, averaging 4.8 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.5 steals per game; over her Memphis career she totaled 65 steals and 75 assists in 58 games. She fit the mold of an up-tempo, impact-on-both-ends guard: Memphis coach Melissa McFerrin called her “explosive and athletic,” praised her versatility and shot creation, and said she would thrive in a full-court system. The catch? Her scoring efficiency was modest, so her value came more from energy, defense, and playmaking than pure shot-making.
