UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Rachid Meziane was introduced Thursday as the head coach of the Connecticut Sun as the franchise embarks on a new era, one it sees as an “opportunity to take us to the next level,” general manager Morgan Tuck said.
Meziane — who has extensive coaching experience internationally, including in France and leading the Belgium national team — replaces Stephanie White, who left after two years for the Indiana Fever.
“The WNBA has the best players and the best teams in the world,” Meziane said. “This is one opportunity I couldn’t pass up. … This is more than a dream to be part of this league.”
The formal introduction came less than a week before free agency negotiations officially begin leaguewide. The Sun have been one of the league’s most successful franchises in recent years, boasting six consecutive semifinal appearances. But the team faces a lot of question marks surrounding its roster with just three players currently under contract…
