Connecticut Sun 2024 Draft Recap
By DJ Harding After ending last season with a semi finals loss to the New York Liberty the Sun look to bounce back and contend this season. Connecticut went into draft night with four selections with picks 10, 19, 22, and 34. Connecticut used their 10th overall selection to draft Leila Lacan, selecting the French…
Connecticut Sun Renew Partnership With Jordan’s Furniture
By DJ Harding Connecticut Sun announced that the organization will partner with Jordan’s Furniture for its third consecutive year. Jordan’s furniture has partnered with the Connecticut Sun the past two seasons providing an elevated experience for fans. This experience was for both fans in the community with the Connecticut Sun’s ‘Basketball for Free’ clinics along…
U.S.A vs Team WNBA To Headline WNBA All-Star Game
By DJ Harding – The WNBA recently announced that the 224 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game will feature a matchup between the WNBA All-Stars who comprise the USA Basketball Women’s NAtional Team versus the remaining WNBA All-Stars. The Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, home of the three time WNBA champion Phoenix Mercury, is the location of…
Connecticut Sun Announce Partnership With Walgreens
By DJ Harding On March 25th the Connecticut Sun announced a partnership for this upcoming WNBA season with Walgreens. Walgreens will be the Official Retail Wellness Partner of the Connecticut Sun. “Today marks a significant milestone as Walgreens proudly embarks on a partnership with the Connecticut Sun for the 2024 season. Our shared commitment to…
DiJonai Carrington and Jen Rizzotti Join NBC Sports Boston For All-Female Broadcast During Celtics Game
By DJ Harding – Today when the Boston Celtics take on the Detroit Pistons at TD garden NBC Sports Boston will have an all-female broadcast teaming up with the Connecticut Sun as well. Connecticut Sun guard/forward DiJonai Carrington will serve as a game analyst alongside NBC Sports’ Zora Stephenson (play-by-play), NBC Sports Boston’s Abby Chin…
Jocelyn Willoughby Signs Training Camp Contract With Connecticut Sun
On Monday, the Connecticut Sun added another piece to their roster as they prepare for the upcoming WNBA campaign. The Sun officially welcomed Jocelyn Willoughby into the fold via a training camp contract. “We are pleased to welcome Jocelyn Willoughby to Connecticut,” said Taylor. “She was a first round talent that has been hampered early…
Recent Transactions New England Sports
By Tiffany Williams – In preparation for the upcoming season, the Boston Red Sox have announced the addition of three non-roster players to their 2024 Spring Training roster. Right-handed pitcher Melvin Adón, infielder/outfielder Joe Dunand, and infielder/outfielder Dalton Guthrie will join the team in Spring Training, bringing with them a diverse set of skills and…
Connecticut Sun Sign Astou Ndour-Fall And Moriah Jefferson
By Tiffany Williams – Connecticut Sun on Saturday announced two new additions to the team. First, they announced Astou Ndour-Fall signed with the team on a one-year deal and later announced they acquired seven-year veteran point guard Moriah Jefferson in a sign-and-trade deal with the Phoenix Mercury. In exchange for Jefferson, Phoenix Mercury will get…
Connecticut Sun Sign Rachel Banham to 2-Year Deal
By Tiffany Williams – Rachel Banham, the Assistant Coach and the Director of Quality Control for the University of Minnesota Women’s Basketball team, is returning to the Connecticut Sun. The Sun announced on Thursday that Banham has signed with the team on a two-year deal. “We are excited to welcome Rachel back to Connecticut,” remarked…
Natisha Hiedeman Traded To Minnesota Lynx In Exchange Connecticut Sun Get Tiffany Mitchell And Draft Pick
By Tiffany Williams – Wednesday afternoon, the Connecticut Sun announced they had acquired Tiffany Mitchell, and they also got the No. 19 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft from the Minnesota Lynx. In exchange, the Minnesota Lynx will get Natisha Hiedeman and Sun General Manager Darius Taylor in a statement said, “It’s never easy…
DeWanna Bonner Has Jersey Retired At Auburn University
By DJ Harding DeWanna Bonner had her Jersey retired this past Sunday at her alma mater Auburn University. The Connecticut Sun forward had her No.24 raised into the rafters at Neville Arena. Bonner graduated from Auburn in 2009 as the program’s all time leading scorer with 2,162 points. Bonner was also the 2009 SEC Player…
DeWanna Bonner Day
Photo Credit: Tammy McManaway By DJ Harding Today, DeWanna Bonner, the Connecticut Sun forward received the honor of having a day named after her in the city of Auburn by Mayor Ron Anders. Mayor Anders proclaimed January 21, 2024 as “DeWanna Bonner Day” ; the proclamation took place at the Auburn Athletic Complex in front…
Connecticut Sun Launch Sun Academy
Photo Credit: Connecticut Sun By DJ Harding The Connecticut Sun announced the launch of its official youth basketball platform today. The new platform will be named Sun Academy. The Platform was created to provide holistic character development to the next generation and youth basketball programming. The Sun Academy strives to make a positive impact across…
Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas Makes 2023 All-WNBA First Team
By Tiffany Williams – The WNBA announced on Sunday that New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart, Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas and Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson have been unanimously selected to the 2023 All-WNBA First Team. Voting for the All-WNBA Teams was conducted at the conclusion of the regular season and joining Stewart,…
Connecticut Sun Lose Series After 87-84 Loss
By DJ Harding The Connecticut Sun played game four of the best of five series at home. The Sun were down 2-1 in the series on the brink of elimination. The New York Liberty defeated the Sun 87-84 to advance to the WNBA Finals as they take on the Las Vegas Aces. New York had…
Sun Down 2-1 In Series After 92-81 Loss
By DJ Harding The Connecticut Sun fell to the New York Liberty 92-81 and went down 2-1 in the best of five series. The Sun are now on the brink of elimination. The New York Liberty had all five starters score in double figures. WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart scored 25 points and grabbed 11 rebounds…
Connecticut Sun Drop Game Two 84-77 Series Tied 1-1
By DJ Harding The Connecticut Sun faced off against the New York Liberty for game two of their five game semi-finals series. The Sun won game one 78-63 to take a 1-0 series lead going into tonight. The Liberty bounced back, evening the series behind the trio of Sabrina Ionescu, Betnijah Laney, and Courtney Vandersloot.…
Connecticut Sun Take Game One With 78-63 Win
By DJ Harding After going 0-4 versus the New York Liberty in the regular season the Connecticut Sun stole game one in New York to take a 1-0 series lead. DeWanna Bonner led all scorers with 20 points while also grabbing seven rebounds. Bonner moved up some all time ranks with her 20 point performance,…
Connecticut Sun SemiFinals Preview
By DJ Harding The Connecticut Sun will take on the New York Liberty with the winner of the series earning a trip to the WNBA Finals. Connecticut didn’t fare well in the season matchup as the Sun were 0-4 versus the Liberty with their most recent matchup taking place on Friday September 1. The Sun…
Connecticut Sun Advance To Fifth Straight Semifinals
By DJ Harding The Connecticut Sun traveled to Minnesota for a winner take all game three in which the Sun defeated the Lynx 90-75 to advance to the Semifinals. This will be the fifth straight year the Sun will advance to the Semifinals and they’ll take on the New York Liberty. The game three win…
Coach Stephanie White Wins WNBA Coach Of The Year
By DJ Harding Connecticut Sun head coach Stephanie White has been named the 2023 WNBA Coach of the Year. White became the fourth former WNBA player to win coach of the year joining Suzie McConnell-Serio (2004), Sandy Brondello (2014), and Becky Hammond (2022). White is the third Connecticut Sun head coach to receive this award…
Connecticut Sun Win Game 1 Against Minnesota Lynx 90-60
By Tiffany Williams – Wednesday night at Mohegan Sun Arena, the Connecticut Sun hosted the Minnesota Lynx for game one of the best-of-three series to begin the WNBA postseason. The Sun own game one with a 90-60 win, and DeWanna Bonner led the Sun in their win with a double-double, tallying 17 points, 15 rebounds,…
Connecticut Sun Playoff Preview
By DJ Harding The Connecticut Sun will begin their road back to the WNBA Finals. Their opponent is the Minnesota Lynx will be traveling to Connecticut to face the Sun. Connecticut comes in at a three seed while Minnesota is a six seed. Each team has their own set of stars present. Naphessa Collier who…
Alyssa Thomas Named WNBA 2023 Peak Performer In Rebounds
Photo Credit: Tammy McManaway By DJ Harding Alyssa Thomas capped off a fantastic 2023 season earning a WNBA Peak Performance Honor for leading the league in rebounds per game. The WNBA presents Peak Performance awards to the leader in points, rebounds, and assists per game each season. This is the first time Thomas has earned…
Connecticut Sun Lose Season Finale 102-91
Photo Credit: Tammy McManaway By DJ Harding The Connecticut Sun played their final home game against the Chicago Sky. The Sun ended up losing their season finale 102-91. Courtney Williams, the former Sun player, led the way for the Sky scoring 23 points. Williams led all scorers while also having a triple-double adding 16 rebounds…
Connecticut Sun Pick Up Win 27 With 76-59 Win Over Fever
By DJ Harding In their second to last game the Connecticut Sun played on their home floor for the second to last time in the regular season. Their opponent the Indiana Fever have already been eliminated from playoff contention while The Sun have locked up third place. Tiffany Hayes led the way with 14 points…
Connecticut Sun Sweep Series Against Los Angeles 3-0
By Tiffany Williams – Tuesday night at Mohegan Sun Arena, the Connecticut Sun (26-12) hosted the Los Angeles Sparks (16-22), and with their 90-76 win, the Sun swept the Sparks in 2023 regular season action, 3-0. Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner combined added 52 points to the game. Thomas finished with her sixth triple-double of…
Connecticut Sun Defeat Phoenix Mercury 84-74
Photo Credit Tammy McManaway By DJ Harding The Connecticut Sun defended their home court on Thursday night against the Phoenix Mercury for the second time this week after playing the Los Angeles Spark this past Sunday. The Sun picked up their second straight win behind their great guard play with both point guards Natisha Hiedeman…
Connecticut Sun Beat Los Angeles Sparks 83-68
Photo Credit: Tammy McManaway By DJ Harding The Connecticut Sun held strong with the third best record in the league and put a stop to the Los Angeles Sparks six game win streak. Six Suns players scored ten or more points in the win with Alyssa Thomas leading the way with 17 points. Thomas added…
Connecticut Sun Beat Washington Mystics 68-64
By DJ Harding The Connecticut Sun traveled to Washington to take on the Mystics in their fourth and final regular season matchup. Connecticut won the previous three matchups and made it four after winning 68-64. The Mystics are currently seventh at 15-18 while Connecticut sits third at 23-10. Alyssa Thomas led the Sun with 22…
Connecticut Sun Heading To Postseason
By Tiffany Williams – With the Washington Mystics losing Sunday to the Dallas Wings, the Connecticut Sun for the seventh time are heading to the postseason. The Sun have clinched a berth in the 2023 WNBA Playoffs. In 2022 they also went to the postseason, however they fell to the Las Vegas Aces in the…
Sun Win Third Straight 81-69 Over Storm
By DJ Harding The Connecticut Sun traveled to Seattle for game two of a four game road trip. Their opponent, the Seattle Storm, come in at 7-20. Connecticut on the other hand was 20-7 heading into this game with Alyssa Thomas winning her third player of the week for the season. Thomas during the past…
Sun Get Back To Back Wins
By DJ Harding The Connecticut Sun defeated the Indiana Fever on Friday night. This gives the Sun back to back wins and keeps them in third place with a record of 20-7. The Sun had six players in double figures with Tiffany Hayes as their leading scorer. Hayes scored 18 points in the win. DeWanna…
Alyssa Thomas Notches Fifth Triple Double As Sun Get Back In Win Column
By DJ Harding The Connecticut Sun defended their home floor against the Minnesota Lynx for the second time in three days on Tuesday night. Connecticut on Sunday lost to Minnesota 87-83. The Sun looked to get back in the win column and did so with a 79-69 win. Alyssa Thomas led the way with 21…
Sun fall to Lynx 87-83 Despite Bonner and Thomas Performances
By DJ Harding The Connecticut Sun returned home after playing two games on the road. Their opponent is the Minnesota Lynx who will face them two straight games today and Tuesday. Going into tonight the Sun sit in third place with a record of 18-6 while the Lynx are seventh holding a 12-13 record. Both…
Connecticut Sun Wins 88-83 In A Fourth Quarter Rally Against The Dallas Wings
By Tiffany Williams – At College Park Center in Arlington, TX the Connecticut Sun and Dallas Wings met for their second matchup of the 2023 season. The Sun pulled off a late fourth quarter rally to grab an 88-83 win, and lead the 2023 series 2-0. DeWanna Bonner led the Sun with 32 points, eight…
Connecticut Sun Beats Atlanta Dream 86-78 In Final 2023 Regular Season Matchup
By Tiffany Williams – At Gateway Center Arena in College Park Atlanta, GA, on Saturday, Atlanta Dream hosted the Connecticut Sun for the final matchup between the two teams in the 2923 regular season. The Sun grabbed the win, 86-78 over the Dream to win the season series 3-1. Rhyne Howard led the Dream with…
Connecticut Sun Snaps Atlanta Dreams 7 Game Win Streak With 82-71 Win
By Tiffany Williams – Wednesday afternoon in Connecticut at Mohegan Sun Arena, the Connecticut Sun hosted the Atlanta Dream, and with an 82-71 win, the Sun snapped the Dreams seven-game win streak. For the Sun, Natisha Hiedeman led the way with a career-high 24 points, going a career-best six for seven from behind the arc. …
Connecticut Sun Fall To Phoenix Mercury 77-66, In First Post WNBA All-Star Break Game
By Tiffany Williams – On the Road Tuesday night the Connecticut Sun had their first meeting of the season with the Phoenix Mercury, and Phoenix snapped Connecticut’s three-game win streak The 72-66 loss for Connecticut was their first game back from the WNBA All-Star break. The Sun was led by DeWanna Bonner who notched a…
Connecticut Sun Release Liz Dixon
By Tiffany Williams – Friday morning the Connecticut Sun confirmed, forward Liz Dixon has been waived. Dixon, who was signed by the Sun on June 3 recorded her first professional points in the Sun’s 89-68 win over the Lynx on June 22. Dixon played 22 minutes for Connecticut accumulating four points, two rebounds, one assist,…
Connecticut Sun Pickup Second Season Win Against Chicago Sky
By Tiffany Williams – On Wednesday the Connecticut Sun traveled to Chicago for their 20th game of the season, their second game of the season against Chicago Sky, and they picked up their 15th win of the season, their second win against the Sky. In their first meeting with the Sky, the Sun grabbed a…
Bonner and Thomas Combine For 50 Points In 92-84 Win
Photo Credit Tammy McManaway By DJ Harding The Connecticut Sun faced the Washington Mystics Sunday afternoon for a marquee matchup between the third and fourth seeded teams. Connecticut has fallen to the three seed with a record of 13-5 after sitting second for most of the season. Washington meanwhile is sitting in fourth with a…
Sun Suffer Back To Back Losses With 102-84 Loss To Aces.
By DJ Harding The Connecticut Sun traveled on the road to face the Las Vegas Aces on Saturday afternoon. These two teams have met twice so far this season splitting the two games while also having the first and second best records in the league. The Aces came into Saturday at 14-1 with the one…
Suns Win Streak Snapped As Jonquel Jones Returned To Connecticut
Photo Credit Tammy McManaway By DJ Harding- The Connecticut Sun defended their home floor against the New York Liberty Tuesday night. This was Jonquel Jones’s return to Mohegan Sun in regular season action since leaving the team this offseason. Jones spent 6 seasons with the team after being drafted in the first round of the…
Sun Make It Four In A Row With 96-72 Win Over Sky
Photo Credit Tammy McManaway By DJ Harding- The Connecticut Sun faced the Chicago Sky in what was the first of four matchups this season. The Sun returned home after a three game road trip which included three wins and an unfortunate Brionna Jones injury. “We are going to miss her but it’s part of the…
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