Dream player, coach honored

The Dream's Angel McCoughtry was named Rookie of the Year and Marynell Meadors was named Coach of the Year in WNBA awards announced Thursday.

McCoughtry, the No. 1 overall draft pick this year, led all rookies in scoring and steals and was fifth in assists.

Meadors led the Dream to the second-biggest turnaround in WNBA history. The Dream finished 18-16 and made the playoffs this season, one year removed from a 4-30 inaugural campaign.

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