Atkinson played for Lee Central High School in Bishopville, South Carolina, where she was named a WBCA All-American. She participated in the 2002 WBCA High School All-America Game where she scored eight points.
Atkinson attended college at the University of North Carolina and graduated in 2006.
Source Following her collegiate career, she was selected as the ninth overall pick in the 2006 WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever. On March 23, 2007, she was traded to the Sacramento Monarchs in exchange for the Monarchs' second round pick in the 2008 WNBA Draft. Position: Guard/Forward Height: 6 ft 2 in (188 m) : University of North Carolina Team(s): Indiana Fever, Sacramento Monarchs.
