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Top 20 Players | #18 – Charde Houston

The Lynx drafted Charde Houston with the 30th overall pick in the 2008 WNBA draft. The six-foot forward played on Minnesota for four seasons.

After coming off the bench her first season with the team, Houston started 33 games for the Lynx in 2009. She averaged 13.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.2 steals in 23.3 minutes per game that year and made the WNBA All-Star game.

Houston was traded to the Phoenix Mercury before the 2012 season.

She played four seasons with the Lynx and was part of the 2011 championship team.

During her time with the Lynx, Houston was recognized for her leadership in the community. Her rookie season, she founded an organization aimed at helping educate and empower youth, and in 2011 she received the Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award from the WNBA.

Houston played college basketball at the University of Connecticut and is one of 45 players to score more than 1,000 points as a member of the program.

  • Detroit Shock v Minnesota Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - MAY 18: Charde Houston #20 of the Minnesota Lynx poses for a post game photo with fans following the win against the Detroit Shock on May 18, 2008 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Detroit Shock v Minnesota Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - MAY 18: Charde Houston #20 of the Minnesota Lynx talks to the media after the game against the Detroit Shock at the Target Center on May 18, 2008 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lynx won 84-70. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Houston Comets v Minnesota Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - JULY 12: Charde Houston #20 of the Minnesota Lynx signs for a young fan after defeating the Houston Comets 85-71 on July 12, 2008 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Hannah Foslien/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Minnesota Lynx Media Day

    MINNEAPOLIS - MAY 15: Charde Houston #24 of the Minnesota Lynx poses for a portrait during the team's 2009 Media Day on May 15, 2009 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Minnesota Lynx Media Day

    MINNEAPOLIS - MAY 15: (L-R) Charde Houston #24, Kamesha Hairston #21 and Candice Wiggins #11 of the Minnesota Lynx pose for a portrait during the team's 2009 Media Day on May 15, 2009 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Minnesota Lynx v Phoenix Mercury

    PHOENIX - JUNE 17: Charde Houston #24 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots the ball against Tangela Smith #50 of the Phoenix Mercury during the WNBA game on June 17, 2009 at US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury won 104-80. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • New York Liberty v Minnesota Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 23: Charde Houston #24 of the Minnesota Lynx celebrates with a dance in her team's victory against the New York Liberty during the game on June 23, 2009 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Phoenix Mercury v Minnesota Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 27: Charde Houston #24 of the Minnesota Lynx celebrates on the court after defeating the Phoenix Mercury on June 27, 2009 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lynx won 109-80. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Sacramento Monarchs v Minnesota Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - JULY 2: Charde Houston #24 of the Minnesota Lynx gets cheered on by teammates during introductions before the game against the Sacramento Monarchs on July 2, 2009 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Minnesota Lynx v San Antonio Silver Stars

    SAN ANTONIO - JULY 12: Vickie Johnson #55 of the San Antonio Silver Stars shoots against Charde Houston #24 of the Minnesota Lynx on July 12, 2009 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by D. Clarke Evans/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Los Angeles Sparks v Minnesota Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - JULY 28: Charde Houston #24 of the Minnesota Lynx talks to referee Eric Brewton #55 during the WNBA game against the Los Angeles Sparks on July 28, 2009 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Sparks won 76-70. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Sacramento Monarchs v Minnesota Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - AUGUST 28: Athletic Trainer Chuck Barta helps Charde Houston #11 of the Minnesota Lynx ice her knee after the game on August 28, 2009 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Minnesota Lynx v Los Angeles Sparks

    LOS ANGELES - SEPTEMBER 11: Charde Houston #24 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots over Tina Thompson #32 of the Los Angeles Sparks on September 11, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Seattle Storm v Minnesota Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 05: Charde Houston #24 of the Minnesota Lynx moves the ball against Ashley Robinson #43 of the Seattle Storm during the game on September 5, 2009 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lynx won 76-68. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Minnesota Lynx 2010 Media Day

    MINNEAPOLIS - May 4: Charde Houston #24 of the Minnesota Lynx poses for a portrait during 2010 Media Day on May 4, 2010 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2010 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Tulsa Shock v Minnesota Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 18: Charde Houston #24 of the Minnesota Lynx runs upcourt during a game against the Tulsa Shock on June 18, 2010 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2010 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Los Angeles Sparks v Minnesota Lynx

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  • Connecticut Sun v Minnesota Lynx

    MINNEAPOLIS - AUGUST 3: Charde Houston #24 of the Minnesota Lynx leads fans in a celebratory dance after a overtime win against the Connecticut Sun on August 3, 2010 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2010 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Minnesota Lynx v Phoenix Mercury

    PHOENIX, AZ - JULY 29: Charde Houston #24 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots the ball against the Phoenix Mercury on July 29, 2010 at U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2010 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Minnesota Lynx 2011 Media Day

    MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 20: Charde Houston #24 and Maya Moore #23 of the Minnesota Lynx and University of Connecticut alumni pose for a portrait during 2011 Media Day on May 20, 2011 at the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx LifeTime Fitness Training Center at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2011 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • Phoenix Mercury v Minnesota Lynx

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  • Minnesota Lynx v Atlanta Dream - Game Three

    ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 07: Candice Wiggins #11, Seimone Augustus #33 and Charde Houston #24 of the Minnesota Lynx celebrate their 73-67 win over the Atlanta Dream in Game Three of the 2011 WNBA Finals at Philips Arena on October 7, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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  • 2011 WNBA Champions Minnesota Lynx Honored with Championship Parade and Rally

    MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 11: Charde Houston and Amber Harris of the 2011 WNBA Champions Minnesota Lynx enjoy the crowd during the Minnesota Lynx Championship Parade through downtown Minneapolis on October 11, 2011 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2011 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • 2008 WNBA Draft Portraits

    PALM HARBOR, FL - APRIL 09: Charde Houston from UCONN, the number 30 (third round) overall pick by the Minnesota Lynx, poses for a portrait during the 2008 WNBA Draft on April 9, 2008 at the Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club in Palm Harbor, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE/Getty Images)

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  • Minnesota Lynx Media Day

    MINNEAPOLIS - MAY 12: Charde Houston #20 of the Minnesota Lynx poses for portraits during Media Day on May 12, 2008 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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