Last Updated on September 2, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
The Connecticut Sun 2022 paired an efficient offense with elite defense, led by Jonquel Jones, DeWanna Bonner, and Brionna Jones, who formed one of the league’s strongest frontcourts. Alyssa Thomas orchestrated the offense with exceptional playmaking while adding elite rebounding and defensive versatility. Connecticut’s balanced scoring, dominant rebounding, efficient shooting, and disciplined team defense established them as one of the WNBA’s most complete teams.
Roster
| NO. | PLAYER | POS. | HT. | WT. | DOB | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Odyssey Sims | G | 5-8 | 155 | July 13, 1992 | Baylor |
| 2 | Natisha Hiedeman | G | 5-8 | 132 | February 10, 1997 | Marquette |
| 4 | Stephanie Jones | F | 6-2 | 185 | July 10, 1998 | Maryland |
| 5 | Jasmine Thomas | G | 5-9 | 143 | September 30, 1989 | Duke |
| 8 | Joyner Holmes | F | 6-3 | 210 | February 22, 1998 | Texas |
| 10 | Courtney Williams | G | 5-8 | 147 | May 11, 1994 | South Florida |
| 11 | Nia Clouden | G | 5-9 | 139 | May 17, 2000 | Michigan State |
| 14 | Bria Hartley | G | 5-9 | 163 | September 30, 1992 | UConn |
| 21 | DiJonai Carrington | G-F | 5-11 | 175 | January 8, 1998 | Stanford, Baylor |
| 23 | Jazmine Jones | G | 6-0 | 160 | October 15, 1996 | Louisville, Louisville |
| 23 | Kiana Williams | G | 5-8 | 140 | April 9, 1999 | Stanford |
| 24 | DeWanna Bonner | F-G | 6-4 | 140 | August 21, 1987 | Auburn |
| 25 | Alyssa Thomas | F | 6-2 | 203 | April 12, 1992 | Maryland |
| 31 | Yvonne Anderson | G | 5-7 | 148 | March 8, 1990 | |
| 35 | Jonquel Jones | C | 6-6 | 215 | January 5, 1994 | Clemson, George Washington |
| 42 | Brionna Jones | F | 6-3 | 215 | December 18, 1995 | Maryland |
Regular Season Per Game
| Player | Pos | Age | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TPG | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brionna Jones | F | 26 | 36 | 7 | 25.1 | 13.8 | 5.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 9.1 | 5.2 | .569 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .000 | 4.1 | 3.4 | .844 |
| Jonquel Jones | F | 28 | 33 | 32 | 26.4 | 14.6 | 8.6 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 2.6 | 10.4 | 5.3 | .513 | 3.4 | 1.2 | .369 | 3.4 | 2.7 | .802 |
| Alyssa Thomas | F | 30 | 36 | 36 | 32.1 | 13.4 | 8.2 | 6.1 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 2.9 | 10.4 | 5.2 | .500 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 4.1 | 3.0 | .730 |
| DeWanna Bonner | F | 34 | 33 | 33 | 30.0 | 13.5 | 4.7 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 1.6 | 10.8 | 4.7 | .439 | 4.2 | 1.4 | .329 | 3.2 | 2.6 | .827 |
| Courtney Williams | G | 28 | 34 | 34 | 27.9 | 11.1 | 4.6 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 11.4 | 4.9 | .426 | 1.9 | 0.6 | .338 | 1.1 | 0.8 | .750 |
| Natisha Hiedeman | G | 25 | 36 | 31 | 25.0 | 9.1 | 1.8 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 7.6 | 3.3 | .431 | 4.7 | 1.9 | .411 | 0.8 | 0.7 | .800 |
| DiJonai Carrington | G/F | 24 | 36 | 2 | 17.5 | 6.8 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 5.6 | 2.3 | .414 | 1.7 | 0.5 | .306 | 2.1 | 1.6 | .750 |
| Jasmine Thomas | G | 32 | 5 | 5 | 21.8 | 6.6 | 2.2 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 6.0 | 1.6 | .267 | 2.6 | 1.0 | .385 | 2.6 | 2.4 | .923 |
| Odyssey Sims | G | 29 | 5 | 0 | 18.2 | 5.8 | 1.2 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 6.0 | 2.0 | .333 | 2.2 | 0.6 | .273 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.000 |
| Nia Clouden | G | 22 | 28 | 0 | 8.9 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.9 | 0.6 | .340 | 1.0 | 0.4 | .414 | 0.6 | 0.4 | .588 |
| Joyner Holmes | F | 24 | 26 | 0 | 7.9 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 2.3 | 0.7 | .311 | 0.8 | 0.2 | .227 | 0.5 | 0.4 | .769 |
| Yvonne Anderson | G | 32 | 11 | 0 | 9.2 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 2.4 | 1.1 | .462 | 0.9 | 0.4 | .400 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.000 |
| Jasmine Jones | G | 25 | 7 | 0 | 6.3 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 0.3 | .286 | 0.3 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.7 | 0.3 | .400 |
| Bria Hartley | G | 29 | 3 | 0 | 12.0 | 4.7 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.7 | 1.7 | .455 | 2.7 | 1.3 | .500 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Stephanie Jones | F | 23 | 2 | 0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.000 | |
| Kiana Williams | G | 23 | 1 | 0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Playoff Per Game
| Player | Pos | Age | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TPG | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonquel Jones | F | 28 | 12 | 12 | 27.0 | 14.9 | 8.4 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 11.3 | 5.8 | .507 | 2.4 | 1.0 | .414 | 2.9 | 2.4 | .829 |
| Alyssa Thomas | F | 30 | 12 | 12 | 33.5 | 12.3 | 9.5 | 6.3 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 2.5 | 11.3 | 5.3 | .474 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.8 | 1.6 | .576 |
| DeWanna Bonner | F | 34 | 12 | 12 | 31.5 | 12.2 | 5.8 | 3.6 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 11.3 | 3.8 | .341 | 4.3 | 1.3 | .294 | 3.7 | 3.3 | .886 |
| Courtney Williams | G | 28 | 12 | 12 | 27.1 | 10.3 | 3.9 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 11.3 | 4.7 | .415 | 1.8 | 0.6 | .318 | 0.5 | 0.3 | .667 |
| Brionna Jones | F | 26 | 12 | 0 | 21.3 | 10.3 | 4.0 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 7.7 | 4.0 | .522 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .000 | 3.2 | 2.3 | .711 |
| Natisha Hiedeman | G | 25 | 12 | 12 | 26.2 | 8.2 | 2.1 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 7.2 | 3.0 | .419 | 3.0 | 1.3 | .444 | 1.1 | 0.8 | .769 |
| DiJonai Carrington | G/F | 24 | 12 | 0 | 14.6 | 5.9 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 5.0 | 2.3 | .450 | 1.1 | 0.3 | .231 | 1.7 | 1.2 | .700 |
| Odyssey Sims | G | 29 | 12 | 0 | 13.8 | 3.6 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 3.3 | 1.4 | .436 | 0.6 | 0.2 | .286 | 0.7 | 0.6 | .875 |
| Nia Clouden | G | 22 | 7 | 0 | 4.6 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 0.6 | .444 | 0.3 | 0.1 | .500 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.000 |
| Joyner Holmes | F | 24 | 7 | 0 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | .500 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.000 |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Team Impact Spotlight
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | IMPACT INDEX | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonquel Jones | Starter/Star [1.1] | 26.4 | High [1.2] | 14.6 | 8.6 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 71.81 | Connecticut continued to build around Jones’ inside-out versatility even after her MVP season. Opposing defenses still treated her as the first priority, while Curt Miller frequently relied on her rim protection and spacing to anchor a physical, defense-first system that reached another Finals. (SI) | WNBA All-Star (2022); All-WNBA Second Team (2022); WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2022); WNBA Finals (2022) |
| Alyssa Thomas | Starter/Star [1.1] | 32.1 | High [1.2] | 13.4 | 8.2 | 6.1 | 1.9 | 78.14 | Thomas returned to full strength and reclaimed her role as Connecticut’s point forward, dictating tempo in transition and creating offense through relentless downhill pressure. Her historic pair of triple-doubles illustrated how completely she drove the Sun’s identity on both ends. (sun.wnba.com) | WNBA All-Star (2022); All-WNBA Second Team (2022); WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2022); AP Comeback Player of the Year (2022); WNBA Finals (2022) |
| DeWanna Bonner | Starter/Star [1.1] | 30.0 | High [1.2] | 13.5 | 4.7 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 59.77 | Bonner embraced a flexible veteran role, alternating between primary scorer and secondary creator depending on matchups. Independent coverage often highlighted her poise in late-game situations and the matchup problems created by her length on the wing. (sun.wnba.com) | WNBA All-Star (2022); WNBA Finals (2022) |
| Brionna Jones | Starter/Star [1.1] | 25.1 | Medium [1.1] | 13.8 | 5.1 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 52.27 | Jones became one of the league’s best reserve weapons despite starting only seven games, consistently punishing switches with efficient post play and relentless work on the offensive glass. Coaches trusted her to change games through physicality rather than volume shooting. (sun.wnba.com) | WNBA Sixth Player of the Year (2022); WNBA All-Star (2022); WNBA Finals (2022) |
| Courtney Williams | Starter/Star [1.1] | 27.9 | Medium [1.1] | 11.1 | 4.6 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 49.37 | Williams gave Connecticut another shot creator after rejoining the franchise, thriving with her trademark mid-range game while bringing noticeable swagger to the backcourt. Her willingness to attack late in possessions complemented the Sun’s methodical offense. (SI) | WNBA Finals (2022) |
| Natisha Hiedeman | Starter/Star [1.1] | 25.0 | Medium [1.1] | 9.1 | 1.8 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 37.03 | Elevated into a larger role after injuries hit the backcourt, Hiedeman supplied pace, perimeter shooting and defensive pressure. Her growth into a dependable starter became one of Connecticut’s quieter success stories. (SI) | WNBA Finals (2022) |
| Jasmine Thomas | Starter/Star [1.1] | 21.8 | Low [1.0] | 6.6 | 2.2 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 27.72 | Thomas’ season was cut short by an ACL injury just five games into the year, forcing Connecticut to reshape its backcourt. Her absence dramatically changed the team’s rotation and accelerated Hiedeman’s emergence. (SI) | None |
| DiJonai Carrington | Bench [1.0] | 17.5 | Low [1.0] | 6.8 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 23.80 | Carrington carved out minutes through relentless energy and disruptive defense, often changing the pace of games with hustle rather than shot creation. Her competitive edge stood out whenever Connecticut needed a spark. (SI) | WNBA Finals (2022) |
| Odyssey Sims | Bench [1.0] | 18.2 | Low [1.0] | 5.8 | 1.2 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 22.00 | Signed to stabilize the injury-hit guard rotation, Sims brought veteran ball-handling and downhill aggression. Her experience helped Connecticut navigate an unsettled backcourt through the middle of the season. (SI) | WNBA Finals (2022) |
| Bria Hartley | Bench [1.0] | 12.0 | Low [1.0] | 4.7 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 15.40 | Hartley flashed offensive versatility before an ACL injury ended her season after only a handful of appearances. Independent coverage focused largely on the unfortunate timing of another serious setback. (SI) | None |
| Yvonne Anderson | Bench [1.0] | 9.2 | Low [1.0] | 3.2 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 11.20 | Anderson filled reserve guard minutes with steady decision-making and defensive effort. Contemporary reporting on her individual season was limited because she served mainly as experienced depth. (sun.wnba.com) | WNBA Finals (2022) |
| Nia Clouden | Bench [1.0] | 8.9 | Low [1.0] | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 7.80 | The rookie spent much of the year adapting to the professional game behind a veteran rotation. Available independent coverage centered on her long-term potential more than immediate production. (sun.wnba.com) | None |
| Joyner Holmes | Bench [1.0] | 7.9 | Low [1.0] | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 8.40 | Holmes supplied occasional frontcourt depth when injuries required extra size. Independent season-specific reporting remained limited because her opportunities were sporadic. (sun.wnba.com) | WNBA Finals (2022) |
| Jazmine Jones | Bench [1.0] | 6.3 | Low [1.0] | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 2.80 | Jones appeared briefly before falling out of the regular rotation. Limited independent coverage focused primarily on roster flexibility rather than her individual play. (sun.wnba.com) | None |
| Stephanie Jones | Bench [1.0] | 4.0 | Low [1.0] | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 3.00 | Jones saw only minimal court time, leaving little contemporary reporting beyond developmental observations from the coaching staff. (sun.wnba.com) | None |
| Kiana Williams | Bench [1.0] | 3.0 | Low [1.0] | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.00 | Williams appeared only once, so independent season-specific analysis was scarce beyond noting her reserve role on a veteran contender. (sun.wnba.com) | None |
| TEAM TOTALS | 111.2 | 50.0 | 33.8 | 15.9 | 469.49 | Connecticut blended elite frontcourt play, physical defense and adaptable guard rotation to reach the 2022 WNBA Finals, overcoming major injuries before falling to the Las Vegas Aces. | WNBA Finals (2022) |
Playoffs
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | IMPACT INDEX | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alyssa Thomas | Starter/Star [1.1] | 33.5 | High [1.2] | 12.3 | 9.5 | 6.3 | 2.2 | 79.20 | Everything Connecticut did offensively flowed through Thomas. Even without a reliable jumper, she repeatedly broke down defenses as a point forward, and her back-to-back WNBA Finals triple-doubles reinforced why opponents struggled to contain her blend of playmaking, rebounding and physicality. (Connecticut Sun) | All-WNBA Second Team (2022); WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2022); AP Comeback Player of the Year (2022); WNBA Finals (2022) |
| Jonquel Jones | Starter/Star [1.1] | 27.0 | High [1.2] | 14.9 | 8.4 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 71.28 | Jones remained Connecticut’s most difficult individual matchup despite constant defensive attention from Las Vegas. Her ability to stretch the floor while protecting the rim kept the Sun competitive, and she supplied a 20-point effort in the record-setting Game 3 victory. (Connecticut Sun) | All-WNBA Second Team (2022); WNBA All-Star (2022); WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2022); WNBA Finals (2022) |
| DeWanna Bonner | Starter/Star [1.1] | 31.5 | High [1.2] | 12.2 | 5.8 | 3.6 | 2.2 | 62.83 | Bonner accepted difficult defensive assignments while creating offense whenever possessions slowed down. Although her shooting fluctuated during the Finals, veteran leadership and versatility remained central to Connecticut’s game plan against the Aces’ athletic wings. (Connecticut Sun) | WNBA All-Star (2022); WNBA Finals (2022) |
| Brionna Jones | Key Contributor [1.05] | 21.3 | Medium [1.1] | 10.3 | 4.0 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 38.59 | Used as Connecticut’s primary interior scorer off the bench, Jones continued to punish switches with efficient post play. Even in reduced minutes, she consistently supplied physicality that changed the tone of second-unit lineups. (Connecticut Sun) | WNBA Sixth Player of the Year (2022); WNBA All-Star (2022); WNBA Finals (2022) |
| Natisha Hiedeman | Starter/Star [1.1] | 26.2 | Medium [1.1] | 8.2 | 2.1 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 34.61 | Hiedeman’s confidence as a perimeter shooter carried into the postseason, where she handled a heavier workload after Connecticut’s backcourt injuries. Her quick decision-making and floor spacing helped maintain offensive balance. (Connecticut Sun) | WNBA Finals (2022) |
| Courtney Williams | Starter/Star [1.1] | 27.1 | Medium [1.1] | 10.3 | 3.9 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 42.35 | Williams continued attacking from the mid-range, but Las Vegas frequently forced her into contested attempts by crowding driving lanes. Her competitiveness never wavered, and she remained willing to take difficult shots late in the clock. (Connecticut Sun) | WNBA Finals (2022) |
| DiJonai Carrington | Bench [1.0] | 14.6 | Low [1.0] | 5.9 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 21.20 | Carrington brought relentless defensive energy whenever Stephanie White shortened the rotation. Her athleticism created extra possessions, even though her offensive role stayed limited throughout the Finals. (Connecticut Sun) | WNBA Finals (2022) |
| Odyssey Sims | Bench [1.0] | 13.8 | Low [1.0] | 3.6 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 13.60 | Sims provided experienced ball-handling in reserve minutes and kept Connecticut organized whenever the starters rested. Independent coverage centered more on her steady veteran presence than scoring production. (Connecticut Sun) | WNBA Finals (2022) |
| Nia Clouden | Bench [1.0] | 4.6 | Low [1.0] | 1.9 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 6.40 | The rookie appeared only briefly during the postseason, leaving limited independent game-by-game coverage. Her minutes reflected Connecticut’s preference for experienced guards during a championship run. (Connecticut Sun) | WNBA Finals (2022) |
| Joyner Holmes | Bench [1.0] | 4.1 | Low [1.0] | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 6.00 | Holmes served as emergency frontcourt depth, and contemporary reporting on her Finals role was understandably scarce because Connecticut relied heavily on its veteran post rotation. (Connecticut Sun) | WNBA Finals (2022) |
| TEAM TOTALS | 79.6 | 43.5 | 24.9 | 11.4 | 376.06 | Connecticut reached the 2022 WNBA Finals behind elite ball movement, physical rebounding and one of the league’s deepest frontcourts. A historic Game 3 win showcased the group’s ceiling, but Las Vegas ultimately captured the championship in four games. | WNBA Finals (2022) |