Sug Sutton

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Sug Sutton
No. 0 – Washington Mystics
PositionPoint guard / Shooting guard
LeagueWNBA
Personal information
Born (1998-12-17) December 17, 1998 (age 25)
Saint Louis, Missouri
NationalityAmerican
Listed height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Listed weight140 lb (64 kg)
Career information
High schoolParkway North
(Saint Louis, Missouri)
CollegeTexas (2016–2020)
WNBA draft2020: 3rd round, 36th overall pick
Selected by the Washington Mystics
Playing career2020–present
Career history
2020-presentWashington Mystics
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-Big 12 (2019)
  • Second-team All-Big 12 (2020)
Stats at WNBA.com

Alecia Kaorie "Sug" Sutton (born December 17, 1998) is an American basketball player for the Washington Mystics of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Born in Saint Louis, Missouri, Huff went to Parkway North High School and played collegiately for the University of Texas.[1] She was drafted by the Mystics with the 36th overall pick of the 2020 WNBA draft.[2]

Professional career

Sutton was drafted by the Washington Mystics with the 36th overall pick of the 2020 WNBA draft.[2] On May 25, prior to the season's start, Sutton was released by the Mystics.[3] On August 16, midway through the season, Sutton was again signed by the Mystics.[4] On August 19, Sutton made her WNBA debut in a win against the Atlanta Dream and scored her first WNBA points.[5]

Personal life

Sutton goes by "Sug," short for "Sugar." The nickname was given to her by her father and grandfather.[6] Sutton's parents are Larry Sutton and Tonette Moore.[6] At University of Texas, Sutton majored in health promotion and behavioral sciences.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Sug Sutton - Women's Basketball". University of Texas Athletics.
  2. ^ a b "MYSTICS SELECT JAYLYN AGNEW, ALECIA "SUG" SUTTON IN 2020 WNBA DRAFT".
  3. ^ "Tough job market for 2020 class: Mystics waive draft picks Jaylyn Agnew and Sug Sutton". NBC Sports.
  4. ^ "Mystics Sign Alicia "Sug" Sutton, Waive Essence Carson". OurSportsCentral.
  5. ^ "First career #WNBA bucket for @kaorie15✅". Twitter.
  6. ^ a b "Sug Sutton". WNBA.com - Official Site of the WNBA.

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