It may not jump off the screen, but this afternoon League Pass offering is worthwhile for its glimpse at the future. Sunday’s matchup between the Washington Mystics and Connecticut Sun showcases new coaches, a few rookie debuts and nothing but upside on a springtime Sunday. If your favorite team doesn’t harbor immediate playoff aspirations, then this is what the WNBA’s first weekend should be all about.
How to watch Washington Mystics at Connecticut Sun
Washington’s rebuild grows around Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen, the respective third and fourth picks in April’s draft. Iriafen was a skillful, two-way big running with JuJu Watkins at USC. She has the speed to exhaust and torment opposing frontcourts. Citron was a long-range deadeye for Notre Dame, and she should translate as a modern 3-and-D talent. It’s a shame we can’t also catch Georgia Amoore, a third rookie prospect who tore her ACL in training camp.
Connecticut reached the semis or the Finals in six straight seasons, dating back to 2019. That’s all but certainly not happening in 2025. A starting five can be fashioned from the offseason departures (Alyssa Thomas, DeWanna Bonner, DiJonai Carrington, Brionna Jones, Tyasha Harris). The replacements include hot-shooting Marina Mabrey and former All-Star…
