http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3248142


Washington DC - Washington Mystics Chief Operating Officer Curtis
Symonds announced today that Pat Summitt will not return to the
Mystics as the Player Personnel Consultant.

"Coach Summitt will no longer serve as the Mystics' Player Personnel
Consultant," said Symonds. "She helped us build a strong system and
we thank her for her guidance over the past several years."

Symonds added, "Going forward, with Linda Hargrove entering her
second season as General Manager, we feel that the Mystics are in
good hands and will continue to recruit and develop strong talent for
the team. We look forward to the possibilities that await us in 2006."

Summitt joined the Mystics basketball operations staff in 2002. She
was instrumental in helping Washington draft notable players such as
All-star Alana Beard, 2005 Rookie of the Year, Temeka Johnson and
Connecticut Sun 2005 WNBA finalist Ashja Jones.

"Management wanted to go into a different direction; Linda (Hargrove)
is General Manager. I enjoyed my years with the organization and wish
the Mystics the very best", said Summitt.