In many ways, 2024 was a characteristic Connecticut Sun season.
The team exceeded expectations, propelled by their toughness, tenacity and just enough timely shotmaking to finish with a 28-12 record and at No. 3 in the league standings. Alyssa Thomas bullied her way to triple-doubles. DeWanna Bonner played with ageless energy. DiJonai Carrington established herself as a star in her role. Brionna Jones returned to her pre-injury efficiency. Midseason addition Marina Mabrey immediately imbibed the Sun’s signature intensity. Ty Harris emerged as a solid two-way starting point guard. Veronica Burton earned playing time with her aggressive perimeter defense.
The Sun have a blueprint for regular-season success. But in the postseason, they once again hit a ceiling. Connecticut took the Minnesota Lynx to Game 5 of the semifinals before they gave out, their effortfulness unable able to overcome their opponent’s more efficient execution.
This time, however, might have been the last time that this era of Sun basketball replayed this script. So, what went right, what went wrong and what’s next for Connecticut?
What went right for the Sun?
