Charles, the Sun's 23rd pick in the draft, will team up with two fellow Maryland alums and enter a culture that mirrors hers in college. The Sun coach explained his draft thinking Friday night and his excitement over the pieces he has in place to make another WNBA Finals run. How the WNBA brought home-court advantage to a soundstage at IMG. The team was on a European trip with a stop in Belgium, and in walked the 7-foot-2 Dydek. Chiney Ogwumike, who missed all of last season with an injury, topped Nneka for the first time in six professional meetings. How does a remote draft work? How ESPN is creatively planning to cover the WNBA season from Bristol. Jasmine Thomas added 14 points for Connecticut (14-12) and Alyssa Thomas had 12. On a given night, any of coach Curt Miller's players can lead the team on offense. 2020 WNBA playoff game: Earn a one-year subscription to The Athletic. The Sun scored 30 first-quarter points against the Las Vegas Aces, the most points by any team in ... With a trip to the WNBA Finals in the balance ... and the top-seeded Las Vegas Aces held off the No. What’s next for the Connecticut Sun? ESPN on Tuesday announced she will be a full-time basketball analyst. After the Sun swept the Sparks in the semifinals last year, Candace Parker and Co. will be looking to rewrite the narrative. The Connecticut Sun started off the fifth and final game of Tuesday's WNBA semifinal oh, so fast. “We’re planning moving ahead without her.”, Back-2-back threes for the Sun! PHOENIX (AP) — Brittney Griner had 20 of her 31 points in the first half and the Phoenix Mercury clinched a home playoff game with an 86-66 win over the Connecticut Sun on Friday night. Ariel Atkins is dealing with back pain after an incident Thursday night, joining Delle Donne as questionable for Sunday's game. Get the latest Connecticut Sun news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more from ESPN. PHOENIX (AP) — Diana Taurasi had 25 points, Brittney Griner scored 23 and the Phoenix Mercury took sole possession of first place in the WNBA with an 84-77 win over the Connecticut Sun on Thursday night. Connecticut (19-13) has won seven of eight, and it is fourth in the playoff standings. Clash of the wills: The moments and players from Game 4 that epitomize this WNBA Finals battle. 1 and 2 seeds is full of anticipation. The Sun have to figure out who's in shape, who will travel to Florida and how they'll come together once they get there. The Connecticut Sun star followed that advice, turning two season-ending injuries into what could be a television career. In a season where teams are playing most games on just one day of rest, the trainers responsible for players' health have gotten creative. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chiney Ogwumike made a layup with 18.5 seconds left to help the Connecticut Sun hold on for a 73-72 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday night. UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Shavonte Zellous banked in a 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift the New York Liberty past the Connecticut Sun 79-76 on Wednesday. The WNBA Players Association is currently negotiating with the league about the details of a return, and it is complicated. This Week in the W: Kobe tributes, underrated ROY candidate and trash talk. ©2020 The Athletic Media Company. ‘We gave this one away’: A slow start, sloppy finish dooms Mystics, setting up decisive Game 5 back in D.C. Washington was off from the opening tip as the team now has a final shot at earning the elusive title on its homecourt. For Maya Moore and other WNBA stars, this season has been about finding their humanity. ‘Old soul’ Ariel Atkins breaks out of shooting slump and leads Mystics to Game 1 win. "I am humbled at the opportunity to become the next head coach of the Atlanta Dream and incredibly proud to be associated with a league that empowers women in such a positive way," Collen said Monday. Connecticut Sun Announce 2020 Schedule The season will feature twenty-two regular season games UNCASVILLE, CT. (July 13, 2020) – Per the WNBA, the 2020 regular season schedule was announced today. UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Courtney Williams scored 22 points, Jonquel Jones added 17 points and a season-high 15 rebounds and the Connecticut Sun beat the Chicago Sky 82-75 on Sunday. Inside the WNBA’s evolution from a league of activists to organizers. The Sun have indicated their desire to keep their core group together, but they also have 8 unrestricted free agents in 2020. Connecticut’s COVID-19 positivity rate was 2% on Wednesday, according to data from the Department of Public Health. UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Alyssa Thomas had 21 points on 8-of-12 shooting and Courtney Williams added 11 points, seven rebounds and career-high tying six assists in the Connecticut Sun's 86-77 victory over the Indiana Fever on Saturday night. Connecticut Sun. 15 overall pick in Thursday night's draft as well as a second-round pick in 2019. Jones did not feel comfortable playing this season due to health concerns and will not be paid, her agent confirmed. 5 seed Phoenix Mercury and eighth-seeded Dallas Wings in the second round. Around the WNBA: End-of-season power rankings, highs/lows and awards.