TO EARN A DATE WITH DAWN, PLAYERS MUST STRUT THEIR STUFF ON THE COURT AGAINST THE WOMEN OF THE WNBA, BUT THEIR CONFIDENCE IS SHAKEN WHEN DAWN SUDDENLY SENDS A PLAYER HOME WITHOUT WARNING, ON A REBROADCAST OF "THE PLAYER," TUESDAY, AUGUST 17 AT 9:00 PM

"I've Been Known to Break Up Relationships" � Their latest challenge finds the guys having to prove themselves on the court as they must play a game against the WNBA's Detroit Shock, the three who prevail are rewarded with a special dinner and hot tub time with Dawn, but when she decides she isn't feeling a connection, without warning Dawn kicks one of her suitors to the curb, literally, on a rebroadcast of THE PLAYER, Tuesday, August 17 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on UPN. (Originally broadcast 8/11/04)

Meanwhile, tensions arise when one of the players makes a pass at Dawn's girlfriend, putting his stay in jeopardy. Later, the remaining 11 await elimination.

THE PLAYER is:
Dawn, model; 24 of Miami

Her Girlfriends Are:
Ananda, insurance agent; age 26 of Cooper City, Fla.
Jinelle, model; age 25 of Miami

THE PLAYERS Vying For Her Attention:
Acie, musician; age 22 of Houston
Alex, entrepreneur; age 27 of Houston
Ben, personal trainer; age 23 of Littleton, Colo.
Bryan, club promoter; age 24 of Miami
Byron, market researcher; age 24 of Atlanta
Chyno, singer/songwriter; age 23 of Charlotte, N.C.
Eian, pro slamball player; age 25 of Los Angeles
Federico, bartender; age 21 of Miami Beach
Jason, pharmaceutical sales representative; age 28, of Jericho, N.Y.
JJ, student; age 24, of Scottsdale, Ariz.
Kyle, equities trader; age 26 of Boston
Marvin, attorney; age 27, of West Hills, Calif.
Trever, carpenter; age 27 of Carlsbad, Calif.