Last Updated on July 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) Impact Index Notes Awards
Tina Charles Starter/Star (1.1) 31.0 High (1.2) 15.5 11.7 1.5 2.4 82.10 Connecticut immediately built its offense around the rookie center, trusting her to anchor both ends of the floor. Associated Press game coverage repeatedly highlighted how her rebounding changed games, while Mike Thibault consistently praised her poise and willingness to absorb double teams without forcing the action. (WNBA) WNBA Rookie of the Year (2010); WNBA All-Star (2010); All-WNBA Second Team (2010); WNBA All-Rookie Team (2010); WNBA Rookie of the Month (May, June, July, August 2010); Eastern Conference Player of the Week (2010)
Renee Montgomery Starter/Star (1.1) 27.6 High (1.2) 13.3 2.2 4.1 1.5 55.44 Montgomery gave the Sun a quicker tempo after arriving from Minnesota, frequently attacking off high ball screens instead of settling into a slower half-court pace. Early-season reporting noted that reuniting with former UConn teammate Tina Charles accelerated the chemistry of Connecticut’s reshaped backcourt. (CT Insider) WNBA All-Star (2010)
Asjha Jones Starter/Star (1.1) 25.8 High (1.2) 10.8 4.9 2.2 0.8 49.90 Rather than carrying every possession as she had previously, Jones shifted into a complementary scoring role beside Charles. Independent coverage emphasized her leadership and efficient mid-range game, allowing the rookie center to become the offensive focal point without sacrificing veteran stability. (CTPost) None
Sandrine Gruda Key Contributor (1.05) 22.7 Medium (1.1) 11.5 4.5 1.2 1.5 43.54 Gruda supplied instant offense off the bench, giving Connecticut a skilled interior scorer whenever Charles rested. AP recaps frequently pointed to her ability to punish second units with polished footwork and efficient finishing around the basket. (WNBA) None
Tan White Key Contributor (1.05) 25.2 Medium (1.1) 10.1 2.7 2.3 1.7 38.89 White’s role centered on injecting pace and perimeter shooting, often thriving when the Sun played in transition. Game coverage regularly credited her with stretching defenses enough to create cleaner post entries for Charles and Jones. (WNBA) None
Kara Lawson Starter/Star (1.1) 25.1 Medium (1.1) 8.3 2.6 3.5 0.4 35.57 Lawson brought veteran organization to a roster undergoing major change. Local reporting during training camp described her as a stabilizing influence whose experience and decision-making were expected to guide one of the league’s youngest starting groups. (CTPost) None
Kelsey Griffin Key Contributor (1.05) 20.0 Low (1.0) 4.4 4.7 1.1 1.2 23.94 Griffin carved out minutes through hustle, offensive rebounding and defensive versatility rather than polished scoring. Coaches and reporters routinely praised the rookie’s willingness to handle physical assignments despite an evolving offensive game. (WNBA) WNBA All-Rookie Team (2010)
Anete Jekabsone-Zogota Key Contributor (1.05) 18.5 Low (1.0) 7.6 2.1 1.7 0.8 25.62 Before injuries interrupted her season, Jekabsone-Zogota served as Connecticut’s primary floor-spacing wing. Independent preseason reporting viewed her shooting as an essential piece of the Sun’s redesigned offense. (CT Insider) None
DeMya Walker Bench (1.0) 11.0 Low (1.0) 4.1 2.1 0.8 0.7 15.40 Walker accepted a reserve frontcourt role, providing toughness and experience whenever the rotation needed additional size. Coverage after her arrival emphasized veteran leadership more than offensive production. (CTPost) None
Allison Hightower Bench (1.0) 10.4 Low (1.0) 2.7 1.3 0.5 0.8 10.60 Hightower spent much of the season developing behind experienced guards. Contemporary reporting focused on her long-term shooting potential and adaptability rather than immediate statistical impact. (WNBA) None
Kerri Gardin Bench (1.0) 8.2 Low (1.0) 1.2 1.2 0.6 0.5 7.00 Gardin’s value came from defensive effort and rebounding in limited minutes. Independent coverage of her individual season was sparse because her role was almost entirely situational. None
Connecticut Sun Totals — 225.7 — 89.5 41.5 21.5 13.6 387.60 Connecticut reinvented itself around rookie Tina Charles after a dramatic offseason that also brought in Renee Montgomery and Kara Lawson. The rebuilt roster showed flashes of becoming a contender, blending veteran leadership with one of the league’s strongest young frontcourts, although consistency remained a challenge throughout the regular season. (CTPost) WNBA Rookie of the Year (2010 – Tina Charles); WNBA All-Star (2010 – Tina Charles, Renee Montgomery); WNBA All-Rookie Team (2010 – Tina Charles, Kelsey Griffin)