As the teams take a break for the holidays, find out how your favorite Sun players are doing overseas.
Sun guard Danielle McCray checks in from Italy to update fans on how her offseason is going. Find out more.
Find out how your favorite Sun players are doing in the first Overseas Round Up of the season! Get the details.
Throughout the 2012-13 offseason, Mistie Mims is updating fans on her adventures overseas in Lyon, France. Check out her blog entries HERE.
Sun forward Kelsey Griffin updates fans on how her season is going so far in Bendigo, Australia. Find out more.
The Sun, in conjunction with WNBA Cares, encourage those who are able to donate to the American Red Cross in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, which ravaged the East Coast and impacted millions of lives in October, including thousands in Connecticut. To donate, please click HERE.
Throughout the 2012 season, which marks the 10th Anniversary of the Connecticut Sun, we will be taking a look back at the members of the 2003 roster that went 18-16 and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals. The next member of the team that we are catching up with is Taj McWilliams-Franklin.
Connecticut Sun center Tina Charles has been named the 2012 WNBA Most Valuable Player presented by Boost Mobile, the WNBA announced on September 27th. Charles received 345 points (25 first place votes) from a national panel of 41 sportswriters and broadcasters and is the first Connecticut Sun player to receive the honor.
Connecticut Sun guard Renee Montgomery is the winner of the 2012 WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year presented by Boost Mobile, the league announced. Montgomery received 23 votes from a national panel of 41 sportswriters and broadcasters to earn the award. Find out more.
Connecticut Sun guard Kara Lawson was named the recipient of the 2012 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award, the WNBA announced September 27th. Lawson, who also won the award in 2009, received 18 of 41 votes from a panel of national and local sportswriters and broadcasters.
Boost Mobile WNBA All-Star 2013 will take place at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., on Saturday, July 27, WNBA President Laurel J. Richie announced on September 27th. It will be the third time the All-Star Game will be played at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Throughout the 2012 season, which marks the 10th Anniversary of the Connecticut Sun, we will be taking a look back at the members of the 2003 roster that went 18-16 and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals. The next member of the team that we are catching up with is Katie Douglas.
As part of a season-long celebration of its 10th anniversary, the Connecticut Sun unveiled its All-Decade Team prior to tipoff of the game against the Indiana Fever on Wednesday night at Mohegan Sun Arena.
The Connecticut Sun announced on August 29th it has signed Tan White to a one-year contract extension.
On Monday, August 20, Sun forward Asjha Jones was honored, along with other Olympians from New England, by the New England Patriots prior to their game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Find out more.
Allison Hightower has exceeded expectations in her third year with the Sun, but she’s only just getting started. After averaging only 2.3 points per game in her first two seasons, she is averaging 7.1 points per game so far in the 2012 season. Read More.
Throughout the 2012 season, which marks the 10th Anniversary of the Connecticut Sun, we will be taking a look back at the members of the 2003 roster that went 18-16 and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals. The seventh member of the team that we are catching up with is Rebecca Lobo.
Sun guard Kara Lawson announces a site where fans can help donate to the Pat Summitt Foundation. Get the details.
The Connecticut Sun presented Rebecca Lobo with the inaugural Margo Dydek Award as part of its celebration of Inspiring Women, which took place during the game against the New York Liberty at Mohegan Sun Arena on August 18th at 7 p.m. Find out more.
The Connecticut Sun honored three Inspiring Women who have distinguished themselves in a variety of ways while positively impacting their communities. They were celebrated during a pregame reception and halftime ceremony when the Sun hosted the New York Liberty at Mohegan Sun Arena on August 18th at 7 p.m.
The Connecticut Sun announced today it has signed veteran center Jessica Moore to a seven-day contract. Find out more.
During the Olympic Break, Connecticut Sun forward Mistie Mims traveled to Fiji with her husband O’Neal to enjoy a honeymoon vacation. Here is Mistie’s report on her adventures abroad.
Throughout the 2012 season, which marks the 10th Anniversary of the Connecticut Sun, we will be taking a look back at the members of the 2003 roster that went 18-16 and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals. The sixth member of the team that we are catching up with is Jessie Hicks.
On Monday, August 6th, children from all over Connecticut participated in the Connecticut Sun Camp Day at the University of Hartford. After watching a team practice, the group participated with a question and answer session with the team before attempting to break two world records. Following the attemps, the group was broken up into smaller groups and led through a number of basketball drills by Coach Thibault and the members of the team. See some photos.
Asjha Jones and Tina Charles took a few minutes out from representing the United States in London to answer a few questions about their experience so far.
On Tuesday, July 31st, employees at Valassis in Windsor enjoyed a fitness clinic with Sun guards Allison Hightower and Tan White and strength and conditioning coach Jodi Hopkins. Hopkins walked the employees through a number of basic strength exercises that could be done with or without weights while the players demonstrated. Find out more.
Throughout the 2012 season, which marks the 10th Anniversary of the Connecticut Sun, we will be taking a look back at the members of the 2003 roster that went 18-16 and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals. The fifth member of the team that we are catching up with is Wendy Palmer.
The Connecticut Sun entered the Olympic Break on a roll, winning five straight to improve to 15-4 with a four-game lead in the Eastern Conference. The Sun were an impressive 8-1 on the road, and 12-1 in the East entering the break. On Monday, Connecticut Sun coach Mike Thibault took a few minutes to discuss the state of the Sun.
On July 11th, the Sun sent Asjha Jones and Tina Charles off to the Olympics in London with a cake and celebration. Find out more.
Throughout the 2012 season, which marks the 10th Anniversary of the Connecticut Sun, we will be taking a look back at the members of the 2003 roster that went 18-16 and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals. The fourth member of the team that we are catching up with is Courtney Coleman.
Throughout the 2012 season, which marks the 10th Anniversary of the Connecticut Sun, we will be taking a look back at the members of the 2003 roster that went 18-16 and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals. The third member of the team that we are catching up with is Adrienne Johnson.
Tina Charles of the Connecticut Sun and Candace Parker of the Los Angeles Sparks were named the WNBA’s Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week presented by Boost Mobile, respectively, for games played from June 11 to 17. Find out more.
The 2010 WNBA Rookie of the Year center Tina Charles of the Connecticut Sun is the recipient of the Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award in recognition of her outstanding work in the community in 2011, the league announced today. The award recognizes the player who best exemplifies the characteristics of a leader in the community and reflects Staley’s leadership, spirit, charitable efforts, and love for the game. Find out more.
Sun guard Kara Lawson is off to a hot start, including a 5-of-5 performance from behind the three point line against Atlanta on June 10th. She joins Tan White (7/13/11 at Indiana) and Evanthia Maltsi (7/7/07 at Los Angeles) as the only Sun players to make five threes without a miss in a game. Recently, she sat down with us to answer a few questions after practice.
Throughout the 2012 season, which marks the 10th Anniversary of the Connecticut Sun, we will be taking a look back at the members of the 2003 roster that went 18-16 and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals. The second member of the team that we are catching up with is guard Brooke Wyckoff.
Throughout the 2012 season, which marks the 10th Anniversary of the Connecticut Sun, we will be taking a look back at the members of the 2003 roster that went 18-16 and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals. The first member of the team that we are catching up with is point guard Shannon "Pee Wee" Johnson.
In conjunction with WNBA Week of Service, the Connecticut Sun reached out to the community Wednesday evening, serving dinner at the New London Community Meal Center. The food was donated by Mohegan Sun, and the catering staff was on hand to prepare it for the players, who fed roughly 200 visitors. Find out more
Connecticut Sun guard and former University of Tennessee star Kara Lawson announced she will be donating $50 for every three-pointer she makes this season to the Pat Summitt Foundation.
The Connecticut Sun announced today that it has waived Sidney Spencer. The team now have the minimum of 11 players on the roster.
Sun Reaches Broadcast Deal With CPTV Sports
As it prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary, the Connecticut Sun announced it has signed a new deal with CPTV Sports that will give fans the chance to watch more televised Sun games than at any time in franchise history.
The Connecticut Sun drew a healthy crowd when it visited the O’Connell Athletic Center on the campus of St. Joseph College in West Hartford to hold an open practice. Find out more.
Connecticut Sun center and 2010 WNBA Rookie of the Year Tina Charles has partnered with OmniPeace and buildOn to construct a new school in Mali, a land-locked country in Western Africa. Find out more.
Asjha Jones Named To 2012 U.S. Olympic Women’s Basketball Team
With the addition of 2010 FIBA World Championship gold medalist Asjha Jones (Connecticut Sun), the 2012 U.S. Olympic Women’s Basketball Team was finalized today by USA Basketball. Jones, who joins the 11 previously announced team members, was selected by the USA Basketball Women’s National Team Player Selection Committee. Get the details.
The Connecticut Sun announced it has signed Memphis guard Brittany Carter to a training camp contract.
With the ninth overall pick in the 2012 WNBA Draft, the Connecticut Sun made an investment in its future with Astan Dabo, a 6-foot-8 center from Mali.
Connecticut Sun center Tina Charles was among 11 players named to the 2012 United States Olympic Women’s Basketball Team Friday by USA Basketball. Find out more.
In sports these days there is a strong push to limit the risk of brain trauma resulting from sports-related concussions. We have seen the progressive steps taken by most professional sports in the last two years to better evaluate, treat and return players to their sport within a timely yet medically safe timeframe. This month the Center for Disease Control (CDC) is making a concerted effort to educate all those involved in sports about concussion recognition, treatment and prevention. Get the details.
The Connecticut Sun announced it has signed former James Madison guard Dawn Evans to a training camp contract. Find out more.
Highlighted by a trio of two-time Olympic gold medalists and featuring a total of nine players who have won Olympic gold, 21 USA Women’s National Team members were today named as finalists for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Women’s Basketball Team. Four members of the Sun were selected by the USA Basketball Women’s National Team Player Selection Committee.
Recently we sat down with Coach Thibault to discuss how the offseason is going and looking forward to 2012. Read what he had to say.
The Connecticut Sun announced it has signed free agent Mistie Mims to a two-year contract. Find out more.
National Girls and Women In Sports Day began in 1987 as a day to remember Olympic volleyball player Flo Hyman for her athletic achievements and her work to assure equality for women's sports. It has evolved into a day that acknowledges the past while recognizing current sports achievements, the positive influence of sports participation and the continuing struggle for equality and access for women in sports. In celebration of the 26th annual day on Feb. 1st, we’ve focused on Sun assistant coach Bernadette Mattox and her experience with the game throughout her career.
Connecticut Sun guard Kalana Greene recently signed a contract to play with Bnot Hasharon, a FIBA Eurobasket team in Israel. For Greene, who is preparing for her third season in the WNBA, this is an important opportunity to continue developing her game.
