WNBA's Washington Mystics Honor Former Terp Vicky Bullett
8/25/2003 8:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Aug. 25, 2003
Washington, D.C. - The WNBA's Washington Mystics hosted "Vicky Bullett Tribute Night", in honor of former center Vicky Bullett during the Mystics' final home game at MCI Center versus the Connecticut Sun. Bullett, who announced her retirement from the WNBA prior to the start of the 2003 season, was celebrated in a special halftime program. Senior Vice President of Business and Basketball Operations Judy Holland Burton stated before the game, "We are looking forward to honoring Vicky and thanking her for her contribution to the game of basketball and particularly to the Washington Mystics and our community."
Bullett began her WNBA career in 1997. She spent her first three seasons as a member of the Charlotte Sting before Washington acquired her in a trade on January 19, 2000. In her six seasons with the league, Bullett averaged 10.8 ppg and 6.4 rpg and recorded 288 blocks. Bullett made five playoff appearances (CHA, 1997-1999; WAS, 2000 and 2002) in which she averaged 7.9 ppg and 5.1 rpg. She was named to the 1999 WNBA All-Star Eastern Conference team. She has recorded more than 1500 points, 1000 rebounds and 300 rebounds.
A native of West Virginia, Bullett attended the University of Maryland (1985-1989) and went on to become one of the most prolific basketball players in the school's history. Maryland's all-time leading scorer amassing 1,928 points, she averaged a school-record 16.9 ppg and 8.5 rpg, which is third in the UM record books, over her career. Prior to graduating in 1989, Bullett played won a gold medal as a member of the 1988 Olympic team and captured a bronze medal as part of the 1992 Olympic team. Bullett's professional career also includes more than 10 years of international playing experience primarily in Brazil and Italy.
