UNCASVILLE, Conn. (June 3, 2009) – The Connecticut Sun announced Wednesday it had claimed guard Kiesha Brown, who was waived by the Washington Mystics.

A seven-year veteran out of the University of Georgia, the 5-foot-10 Brown began her career with the Washington Mystics, and also played with Houston, New York, Minnesota and Los Angeles. She has averaged 3.3 points, 1.3 assists and 1.3 rebounds in her career.

The Sun currently have 14 players on their roster, and must be down to 11 players by 2 p.m. on Friday, June 5th.

The Connecticut Sun opens its seventh season at home on June 6th against the Washington Mystics at 4 p.m. Season tickets and mini plans are on sale now and can be reserved by calling a Sun Ticket Sales Representative at 1.877.SUN.TIXX, e-mailing the Sun at tickets@connecticutsun.com or visiting www.connecticutsun.com.