The Connecticut Suns were one of the top teams in the WNBA this past season, finishing third in the regular season standings. The Suns are looking to build upon their current roster with a additions including Leila Lacan who the Suns selected with the 10th pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. 

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Lacan was one just three overseas prospects to be drafted in the first round along with Nyadiew Puoch and Carla Leite. 

Here's a preview of the Connecticut Suns ahead of the 2024 WNBA Season. 

WNBA Preview 2024: Connecticut Suns

The Connecticut Suns finished the 2023 WNBA season in the second round of the playoffs, being eliminated by the New York Liberty .In the year prior, the Suns were able to reach the WNBA Finals but came up short to the Las Vegas Aces. 

After finishing their most recent regular season with a 27-13 record and maintaining the majority of their roster; The Suns are in a win now position and could find themselves competing for a WNBA Title this upcoming season. 

The Suns selected Leïla Lacan, Taiyanna Jackson, Helena Pueyo and Abbey Hsu to complete their 2024 WNBA Draft class . Lacan who was the Suns only first round pick appears to have the biggest upside potential and could fill their guard needs right away. 

Who Is Leila Lacan?

Lacan is a French native who has competed professionally with the Senior French National Team. The 5'11 Guard averaged 13.1 ppg, 2.6 rebounds and 3 assist in her 2023-24 season. 

Jackson also could be a key piece as she develops her inside skills at 6'6. The Kansas Alum averaged 12.6 points and 10 rebounds in her final season with a plethora of accolades to showcase her talent as a Jayhawk. Drafting Jackson at No.19 overall is a great pick nonetheless with the size and raw potential she possess's. 

The Suns have a deep roster of veteran leadership including Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner to not only help these incoming rookies transition, but also able to pick up the bulk of the Suns offensive production. 

Final rosters will be decided prior to opening day which is scheduled for May 14, the Suns first regular season game is May 14 vs. the Indiana Fever.

Connecticut Suns 2024 Roster

Team Roster

NAME    POS    AGE    HT    WT    COLLEGE

• Rachel Banham    G    30    5' 10"    181 lbs    Minnesota
• DeWanna Bonner    F    36    6' 4"    143 lbs    Auburn
• Leigha Brown    G    23    6' 1"    165 lbs    Michigan
• DiJonai Carrington    G    26    5' 11"    175 lbs    Baylor
• Rennia Davis    G    25    6' 1"    170 lbs    Tennessee
• Tyasha Harris    G    26    5' 10"    152 lbs    South Carolina
• Taiyanna Jackson    C    23    6' 6"    --    Kansas
• Moriah Jefferson    G    30    5' 6"    130 lbs    UConn
• Brionna Jones    F    28    6' 3"    210 lbs    Maryland
• Tiffany Mitchell    G    29    5' 9"    169 lbs    South Carolina
• Astou Ndour-Fall    C    29    6' 5"    162 lbs    --
• Olivia Nelson-Ododa    F    23    6' 5"    173 lbs    UConn
• Shey Peddy    G    35    5' 7"    145 lbs    Temple
• Helena Pueyo    G    23    6' 0"    --    Arizona
• Alyssa Thomas    F    32    6' 2"    190 lbs    Maryland
• Sydney Wiese    G    28    6' 0"    165 lbs    Oregon State
• Jocelyn Willoughby    G    26    6' 0"    180 lbs    Virginia

Connecticut Suns Draft Picks 2024

• No.10 Overall: Leila Lacan, France, Guard
• No.19 Overall: Taiyanna Jackson, Kansas, Center
• No. 22 Overall: Helena Pueyo, Arizona, PG
• No. 34 Overall: Abbey Hsu, Columbia, SG

Connecticut Suns Arena

The Suns will play their home games at  Mohegan Sun Arena in Montville, Connecticut. The Stadium holds a maximum capacity of 10,000 people.

Connecticut Suns Schedule 2024

Date    Home/Away    Opponent    Time

• Thu, May 9 (Preseason)    vs    New York    6:00 PM CDT
• Tue, May 14    vs    Indiana0-0    6:30 PM CDT ESPN2
• Fri, May 17    vs    Washington0-0    6:30 PM CDT ION
• Mon, May 20    @    Indiana0-0    6:00 PM CDT ESPN
• Thu, May 23    vs    Minnesota0-0    6:00 PM CDT
• Sat, May 25    @    Chicago0-0    7:00 PM CDT
• Tue, May 28    vs    Phoenix0-0    6:00 PM CDT AZFa
• Fri, May 31    vs    Dallas0-0    6:30 PM CDT ION
• Sun, Jun 2    @    Atlanta0-0    2:00 PM CDT
• Tue, Jun 4    vs    Washington0-0    6:00 PM CDT
• Sat, Jun 8    vs    New York0-0    12:00 PM CDT ABC
• Mon, Jun 10    vs    Indiana0-0    6:00 PM CDT
• Wed, Jun 12    @    Chicago0-0    7:00 PM CDT
• Sat, Jun 15    @    Dallas0-0    12:00 PM CDT
• Tue, Jun 18    vs    Los Angeles0-0    6:00 PM CDT
• Fri, Jun 21    @    Las Vegas0-0    9:00 PM CDT ION
• Sun, Jun 23    @    Seattle0-0    2:00 PM CDT
• Thu, Jun 27    @    Washington0-0    6:00 PM CDT
• Fri, Jun 28    vs    Atlanta0-0    6:30 PM CDT ION
• Mon, Jul 1    @    Phoenix0-0    9:00 PM CDT AZFa
• Thu, Jul 4    @    Minnesota0-0    7:00 PM CDT
• Sun, Jul 7    vs    Atlanta0-0    12:00 PM CDT
• Wed, Jul 10    vs    New York0-0    10:00 AM CDT
• Sun, Jul 14    vs    Phoenix0-0    12:00 PM CDT ABC
• Tue, Jul 16    @    New York0-0    6:00 PM CDT
• Fri, Aug 16    @    Dallas0-0    8:30 PM CDT ION
• Sun, Aug 18    @    Atlanta0-0    2:00 PM CDT
• Tue, Aug 20    vs    Los Angeles0-0    6:00 PM CDT
• Fri, Aug 23    vs    Chicago0-0    6:30 PM CDT ION
• Sat, Aug 24    @    New York0-0    6:00 PM CDT
• Wed, Aug 28    @    Indiana0-0    6:00 PM CDT
• Sat, Aug 31    @    Washington0-0    2:00 PM CDT
• Sun, Sep 1    vs    Seattle0-0    12:00 PM CDT
• Tue, Sep 3    vs    Seattle0-0    6:00 PM CDT
• Fri, Sep 6    vs    Las Vegas0-0    6:30 PM CDT ION
• Sun, Sep 8    @    Los Angeles0-0    8:00 PM CDT
• Tue, Sep 10    @    Los Angeles0-0    9:00 PM CDT
• Fri, Sep 13    @    Phoenix0-0    9:00 PM CDT ION
• Sun, Sep 15    @    Las Vegas0-0    5:00 PM CDT
• Tue, Sep 17    vs    Minnesota0-0    6:00 PM CDT
• Thu, Sep 19    vs    Chicago0-0    6:00 PM CDT

When Does The 2024 WNBA Season Start?

The WNBA will tip off the 28th Regular Season on Tuesday, May 14.

How Many Games Are In The WNBA Season?

The WNBA regular season will feature a record-high 40 games per team for the second consecutive season, with each team playing 20 home games and 20 away games.

WNBA Teams List

There are currently 12 teams in the WNBA, here's a look at the full list. 

Eastern Conference

• Atlanta Dream
• Chicago Sky
• Connecticut Sun
• Indiana Fever
• New York Liberty
• Washington Mystics

Western Conference

• Dallas Wings
• Las Vegas Aces
• Los Angeles Sparks
• Minnesota Lynx
• Phoenix Mercury
• Seattle Storm

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