Kelly Mazzante is one of the athletes profiled in an article on money management and niche sport athletes.

The Super Bowl celebrates extravagance. Nearly everyone in shoulder pads this week leads a pampered lifestyle, and that's fine. They've earned it. But it's easy to get the wrong impression of pro athletes. Not all have it made. Many, like Harvey of the Arizona Rattlers, are just hoping to make enough to buy a house some day.

At this level, such a vision requires faith, patience and hard work. Kelly Mazzante, a Mercury guard, just finished her fourth WNBA season. Like nearly every female player, she plays basketball almost year-round.