Alecia Kaorie "Sug" Sutton (born December 17, 1998) is an American basketball player who is currently a free agent in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Born in Saint Louis, Missouri, Huff went to Parkway North High School and played collegiately for the University of Texas.[1] She was drafted by the Mystics with the 36th overall pick of the 2020 WNBA draft.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1998-12-17) December 17, 1998 (age 23) Saint Louis, Missouri |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Listed weight | 140 lb (64 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Parkway North (Saint Louis, Missouri) |
| College | Texas (2016–2020) |
| WNBA draft | 2020 / Round: 3 / Pick: 36th overall |
| Selected by the Washington Mystics | |
| Playing career | 2020–present |
| Position | Point guard / Shooting guard |
| Career history | |
| 2020 | Washington Mystics |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at WNBA.com | |
Source[3]
| YEAR | Team | GP | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RBG | APG | BPG | SPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | Texas | 34 | 34.7% | 22.2% | 64.3% | 1.71 | 1.27 | 0.09 | 0.38 | 3.82 |
| 2017-18 | Texas | 34 | 44.2% | 35.1% | 61.1% | 2.88 | 2.21 | 0.12 | 0.82 | 6.79 |
| 2018-19 | Texas | 33 | 47.5% | 28.6% | 76.3% | 5.39 | 5.39 | 0.06 | 1.27 | 12.70 |
| 2019-20 | Texas | 29 | 38.1% | 29.0% | 69.1% | 3.83 | 4.31 | 0.17 | 1.83 | 10.72 |
| Career | 130 | 42.1% | 29.5% | 70.1% | 3.42 | 3.24 | 0.11 | 1.05 | 8.39 |
| YEAR | Team | GP | FG | FGA | 3P | 3PA | FT | FTA | REB | A | BK | ST | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | Texas | 34 | 51 | 147 | 10 | 45 | 18 | 28 | 58 | 43 | 3 | 13 | 130 |
| 2017-18 | Texas | 34 | 91 | 206 | 27 | 77 | 22 | 36 | 98 | 75 | 4 | 28 | 231 |
| 2018-19 | Texas | 33 | 164 | 345 | 20 | 70 | 71 | 93 | 178 | 178 | 2 | 42 | 419 |
| 2019-20 | Texas | 29 | 114 | 299 | 18 | 62 | 65 | 94 | 111 | 125 | 5 | 53 | 311 |
| Career | 130 | 420 | 997 | 75 | 254 | 176 | 251 | 445 | 421 | 14 | 136 | 1091 |
Sutton was drafted by the Washington Mystics with the 36th overall pick of the 2020 WNBA draft.[2] On May 25, prior to the season's start, Sutton was released by the Mystics.[4] On August 16, midway through the season, Sutton was again signed by the Mystics.[5] On August 19, Sutton made her WNBA debut in a win against the Atlanta Dream and scored her first WNBA points.[6] On may 13, 2021, she was waived by the Mystics.[7]
Sutton goes by "Sug," short for "Sugar." The nickname was given to her by her father and grandfather.[8] Sutton's parents are Larry Sutton and Tonette Moore.[8] At University of Texas, Sutton majored in health promotion and behavioral sciences.[1]