Washington Mystics forward, Crystal Langhorne was named to the All-WNBA Second Team earlier this week.
The University of Maryland graduate led the Mystics this season in points per game (16.3) and rebounds per game (9.7). It is the first time in her career that Langhorne has received All-WNBA honors.
“I am honored to receive this honor. The WNBA has the top athletes in the world and for me to be on the same team as the other honorees means a lot,” stated Langhorne.
“Crystal Langhorne is the epitome of what the Washington Mystics organization and the WNBA represent", said Mystics GM Angela Taylor.
"She is a quiet competitor who lets her game do the talking. She takes so much pride in her game and is constantly finding time to work on adding various components to her game."
Among other accolades Taylor compares Langhore's style to that of former LA Sparks player, Lisa Leslie. 'Lang' as she is affectionately called on the court and in the locker room "is someone who invests time in getting better every day, so it is not a surprise that she is receiving this type of recognition", continued Taylor.
In just three years in the league, there is no doubt that she has the utmost respect from her teammates, coaches, and peers around the league because of her consistent ability to have a positive impact on the game. We are fortunate to have her on our team and look forward to watching her develop into one of the best post players in the WNBA over the course of the next several years!”
Named 'The Perfect 10' by head coach Julie Plank, Langhorne keeps on getting better with time. She was named the WNBA's most improved player in 2010.
“I can’t imagine her playing any better the next game and then she does", said Plank. "I think she’s really on a mission. She gets better and better and she works every day. I think she has taken advantage of every opportunity. She is a special person and a great teammate.”
This will make Langhorne's first time in her career receiving the All-WNBA honors.
We're sure it won't be her last.
The University of Maryland graduate led the Mystics this season in points per game (16.3) and rebounds per game (9.7). It is the first time in her career that Langhorne has received All-WNBA honors.
“I am honored to receive this honor. The WNBA has the top athletes in the world and for me to be on the same team as the other honorees means a lot,” stated Langhorne.
“Crystal Langhorne is the epitome of what the Washington Mystics organization and the WNBA represent", said Mystics GM Angela Taylor.
"She is a quiet competitor who lets her game do the talking. She takes so much pride in her game and is constantly finding time to work on adding various components to her game."
Among other accolades Taylor compares Langhore's style to that of former LA Sparks player, Lisa Leslie. 'Lang' as she is affectionately called on the court and in the locker room "is someone who invests time in getting better every day, so it is not a surprise that she is receiving this type of recognition", continued Taylor.
In just three years in the league, there is no doubt that she has the utmost respect from her teammates, coaches, and peers around the league because of her consistent ability to have a positive impact on the game. We are fortunate to have her on our team and look forward to watching her develop into one of the best post players in the WNBA over the course of the next several years!”
Named 'The Perfect 10' by head coach Julie Plank, Langhorne keeps on getting better with time. She was named the WNBA's most improved player in 2010.
“I can’t imagine her playing any better the next game and then she does", said Plank. "I think she’s really on a mission. She gets better and better and she works every day. I think she has taken advantage of every opportunity. She is a special person and a great teammate.”
This will make Langhorne's first time in her career receiving the All-WNBA honors.
We're sure it won't be her last.
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