| Tina Charles |
Starter/Star (1.1) |
33.4 |
High (1.2) |
17.6 |
11.0 |
1.9 |
2.6 |
87.38 |
The offense revolved around Charles’ ability to command double teams on the block, and opponents rarely found a clean answer for her combination of strength and footwork. Associated Press coverage throughout the season frequently highlighted her dominance on the glass and the heavy workload she carried while Connecticut fought for a playoff berth. (Basketball Reference) |
WNBA All-Star (2011); All-WNBA First Team (2011); All-Defensive Second Team (2011); MVP Voting (3rd, 2011) |
| Renee Montgomery |
Starter/Star (1.1) |
29.1 |
High (1.2) |
14.6 |
2.1 |
4.9 |
1.5 |
60.19 |
Montgomery played with noticeably more confidence as the full-time lead guard, pushing the pace whenever transition chances appeared. Independent reporting regularly pointed to her improved command of late-game possessions and her willingness to attack defenses instead of simply creating for others. (Basketball Reference) |
WNBA All-Star (2011) |
| Asjha Jones |
Starter/Star (1.1) |
28.6 |
High (1.2) |
13.3 |
6.4 |
1.9 |
1.1 |
59.14 |
Jones complemented Charles with polished mid-range scoring and veteran decision-making rather than forcing offense. Game reports consistently described her as the stabilizing frontcourt presence whose experience helped Connecticut weather difficult stretches during a competitive Eastern Conference race. (Basketball Reference) |
WNBA All-Star (2011) |
| Kara Lawson |
Key Contributor (1.05) |
25.2 |
Medium (1.1) |
10.4 |
2.6 |
2.9 |
0.7 |
38.42 |
Lawson shifted comfortably between starting and reserve duties, giving Connecticut dependable perimeter shooting and veteran composure. Local coverage frequently praised her leadership and floor spacing, traits that helped open driving lanes for Montgomery and post touches for Charles. (Wikipedia) |
None |
| Tan White |
Key Contributor (1.05) |
22.0 |
Medium (1.1) |
5.9 |
2.9 |
1.9 |
1.4 |
27.03 |
White embraced an energy role off the bench, attacking open space instead of trying to create in isolation. Coaches often relied on her athleticism to change the tempo when Connecticut’s half-court offense became stagnant. (Wikipedia) |
None |
| Kalana Greene |
Starter/Star (1.1) |
23.7 |
Low (1.0) |
5.6 |
3.8 |
1.5 |
1.3 |
26.84 |
Greene rarely needed the ball to influence games, handling difficult wing assignments while moving intelligently without possession. Independent coverage regularly noted that her defensive versatility and willingness to guard multiple positions made her more valuable than her scoring totals suggested. (Wikipedia) |
None |
| Danielle McCray |
Key Contributor (1.05) |
15.1 |
Low (1.0) |
5.9 |
2.3 |
1.2 |
0.6 |
21.00 |
McCray supplied athletic scoring in short bursts and showed flashes of the aggressive downhill style that made her an intriguing young wing. Contemporary independent reporting on her individual season was limited, with most discussion focusing on her development within the rotation. |
None |
| Kelsey Griffin |
Bench (1.0) |
13.0 |
Low (1.0) |
3.6 |
3.1 |
0.5 |
1.0 |
16.40 |
Griffin earned minutes through relentless rebounding and hustle rather than offensive production. Coaches consistently trusted her willingness to battle bigger forwards and provide extra possessions off the bench. (Wikipedia) |
None |
| DeMya Walker |
Bench (1.0) |
8.0 |
Low (1.0) |
2.4 |
1.6 |
0.0 |
0.2 |
8.40 |
Walker’s veteran experience gave Connecticut dependable frontcourt depth whenever extra size was needed. Independent coverage of her season was limited because her role was largely situational. |
None |
| Allison Hightower |
Bench (1.0) |
9.2 |
Low (1.0) |
2.0 |
0.6 |
0.5 |
0.4 |
7.00 |
Hightower spent most of the season developing behind an experienced guard rotation. Available independent reporting focused more on her long-term shooting potential than her limited game opportunities. |
None |
| Jessica Moore |
Bench (1.0) |
6.9 |
Low (1.0) |
1.7 |
0.8 |
0.2 |
0.3 |
6.00 |
Moore filled a reserve interior role, supplying physical minutes and dependable screening when called upon. Independent coverage of her individual contributions during the season was limited. |
None |
| Jessica Breland |
Bench (1.0) |
1.5 |
Low (1.0) |
0.5 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.3 |
1.60 |
Breland appeared only briefly before injuries curtailed her season, leaving very little contemporary independent reporting beyond roster updates. |
None |
| Connecticut Sun Totals |
— |
248.7 |
— |
83.9 |
36.5 |
17.6 |
11.4 |
359.40 |
Connecticut leaned heavily on Tina Charles’ interior dominance while Renee Montgomery’s emergence at point guard created a more dynamic attack. Veteran leadership from Asjha Jones and Kara Lawson kept the rotation organized, but inconsistent secondary scoring ultimately left the Sun just outside the playoff picture. (Wikipedia) |
WNBA All-Star (2011): Tina Charles, Renee Montgomery, Asjha Jones; All-WNBA First Team (2011): Tina Charles; All-Defensive Second Team (2011): Tina Charles |