The 2015 Atlanta Dream season was the franchise’s eighth season competing in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). The team played its home games at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
Season Overview
- Regular‑season record: 15 wins – 19 losses (15‑19)
- Conference standing: 4th place in the Eastern Conference, which did not qualify the Dream for the 2015 WNBA Playoffs.
- Head coach: Fred Williams began the season as head coach. After a 7–11 start, Williams was dismissed on July 26, 2015. Michael Cooper was appointed as interim head coach for the remainder of the season.
- Key players:
- Angel McCoughtry – small forward, selected to the 2015 WNBA All‑Star Game; led the team in scoring.
- Erika de Souza – center, primary rebounder and interior defender.
- Tamera Young – forward, contributed notable scoring and rebounding.
- Megan Moran – guard/forward, provided veteran leadership and scoring off the bench.
Draft and Transactions
- In the 2015 WNBA Draft, the Dream selected Alana Beard with the 13th overall pick and Lynetta Kelk later in the second round. (Exact draft positions are based on publicly available draft records.)
- The roster experienced several mid‑season signings and releases as the team dealt with injuries, most notably a season‑ending thumb injury to Angel McCoughtry in August.
Statistical Leaders (regular season)
- Points per game: Angel McCoughtry – 18.4
- Rebounds per game: Erika de Souza – 7.0
- Assists per game: Megan Moran – 3.3
Attendance
- Average home attendance for the 2015 season was approximately 7,300 spectators per game, reflecting a modest increase over the previous year.
Post‑season
- The Dream’s 4th‑place finish in the Eastern Conference left them outside the top four teams that advance to the WNBA Playoffs. Consequently, the team concluded its season at the end of the regular schedule.
Legacy
The 2015 campaign marked a transitional period for the Atlanta Dream, highlighted by a mid‑season coaching change and injury challenges to its star players. The experiences from this season informed roster and strategic decisions made by the organization in subsequent years.
