Last Updated on July 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Regular Season

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Jonquel Jones Starter/Star [1.1] 31.7 High [1.2] 19.4 11.2 2.8 2.6 94.51 Connecticut’s offense flowed through Jones as a true three-level centerpiece rather than a traditional post scorer. Sports Illustrated highlighted how her expanded perimeter game and advanced feel made her the league’s toughest matchup, while opponents increasingly built defensive game plans around limiting her touches. (SI) WNBA MVP (2021); All-WNBA First Team (2021); WNBA All-Star (2021); WNBA Rebounding Leader (2021); Commissioner’s Cup Eastern Champion (2021)
DeWanna Bonner Starter/Star [1.1] 31.9 High [1.2] 15.2 6.4 3.5 2.0 71.81 Bonner settled naturally into a complementary star role, giving Connecticut dependable half-court scoring without disrupting its ball movement. Season coverage often noted her ability to create offense late in possessions while defending multiple frontcourt assignments. (WNBA) WNBA All-Star (2021); Commissioner’s Cup Eastern Champion (2021)
Brionna Jones Starter/Star [1.1] 30.6 Medium [1.1] 14.7 7.3 1.8 1.9 61.95 Jones embraced the dirty work that allowed Connecticut’s stars to flourish, thriving as a screener, interior finisher and relentless offensive rebounder. Her breakout season was widely recognized as one of the league’s biggest developmental success stories. (sun.wnba.com) WNBA Most Improved Player (2021); WNBA All-Star (2021); Commissioner’s Cup Eastern Champion (2021)
Jasmine Thomas Starter/Star [1.1] 29.6 Medium [1.1] 10.6 2.4 4.1 1.5 44.77 Thomas remained the steady organizer of Connecticut’s backcourt, setting tempo while accepting demanding defensive matchups. Reporters regularly praised her leadership and willingness to prioritize playmaking over individual scoring. (WNBA) Commissioner’s Cup Eastern Champion (2021)
Briann January Starter/Star [1.1] 30.2 Medium [1.1] 7.0 1.4 3.1 1.0 30.73 January’s influence was rooted in defensive discipline and veteran composure rather than volume scoring. Coaches consistently trusted her to organize the perimeter defense and make the correct read in late-game situations. (WNBA) Commissioner’s Cup Eastern Champion (2021)
Natisha Hiedeman Key Contributor [1.05] 20.1 Medium [1.1] 7.6 1.9 1.9 1.0 28.42 Hiedeman gave Connecticut instant pace and floor spacing off the bench, and her confidence as a perimeter shooter continued to grow. Analysts frequently cited her as one of the league’s more effective reserve guards during the regular season. (WNBA) Commissioner’s Cup Eastern Champion (2021)
Kaila Charles Bench [1.0] 16.3 Low [1.0] 4.3 2.8 1.1 0.9 18.20 Charles earned minutes through physical wing defense and energy plays instead of offensive volume. Contemporary coverage focused on her versatility and willingness to fill whichever role the coaching staff required. (WNBA) Commissioner’s Cup Eastern Champion (2021)
Emma Cannon Bench [1.0] 11.6 Low [1.0] 4.2 3.0 0.8 0.2 16.40 Cannon provided productive reserve minutes with hustle, rebounding and interior activity whenever Connecticut needed extra frontcourt depth. Independent season-specific coverage was limited because her role remained situational. (WNBA) Commissioner’s Cup Eastern Champion (2021)
Alyssa Thomas Bench [1.0] 12.3 Low [1.0] 3.7 3.3 1.3 0.3 17.20 Returning late from an Achilles injury, Thomas was eased back into the lineup with carefully managed minutes. Coverage centered more on her rehabilitation and long-term importance than on immediate production. (WNBA) None
DiJonai Carrington Bench [1.0] 9.2 Low [1.0] 2.8 2.0 0.5 0.6 11.80 Carrington flashed the defensive intensity that would later define her career, bringing energy whenever she entered the game. Independent reporting viewed her season primarily as an important developmental step. (WNBA) None
Beatrice Mompremier Bench [1.0] 8.6 Low [1.0] 1.8 2.4 0.2 0.7 10.20 Mompremier filled a developmental reserve role behind one of the league’s deepest frontcourts. Contemporary independent coverage was limited, with most discussion focusing on her rebounding potential. (WNBA) None
Stephanie Jones Bench [1.0] 5.5 Low [1.0] 1.4 1.2 0.2 0.2 6.00 Jones appeared in limited opportunities as a rookie reserve. Available reporting emphasized her work ethic and long-term upside more than immediate on-court impact. (WNBA) None
Shatori Walker-Kimbrough Bench [1.0] 4.0 Low [1.0] 0.0 1.0 0.0 1.0 4.00 Walker-Kimbrough made only a brief appearance, leaving little independent season-specific coverage. Her contribution came primarily as experienced roster depth. (WNBA) None
Aleah Goodman Bench [1.0] 3.0 Low [1.0] 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 2.00 Goodman appeared briefly near the end of the season, and independent reporting on her on-court role was limited due to minimal playing time. (WNBA) None
TEAM TOTALS 92.7 45.4 22.2 15.0 417.99 Connecticut paired elite frontcourt production with disciplined guard play to finish with the WNBA’s best regular-season record, capture the Eastern Commissioner’s Cup berth and establish itself as one of the league’s most balanced teams. WNBA Regular Season Champion (2021); Commissioner’s Cup Eastern Champion (2021)

Playoffs

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Jonquel Jones Starter/Star [1.1] 35.0 High [1.2] 16.3 9.8 3.3 3.6 87.38 Chicago consistently sent extra defenders at Jones, forcing her to create under heavy pressure rather than dominate one-on-one. Even with constant double teams, she remained Connecticut’s offensive focal point and still impacted games with rebounding and rim protection. (The IX Sports) WNBA MVP (2021); All-WNBA First Team (2021); WNBA All-Star (2021)
Alyssa Thomas Key Contributor [1.05] 23.3 Medium [1.1] 11.8 6.0 3.8 2.0 54.52 Returning from an Achilles injury, Thomas steadily reclaimed her point-forward responsibilities as the series unfolded. Curt Miller leaned on her late because her downhill attacks and defensive intensity noticeably changed Connecticut’s energy despite a managed workload. (The IX Sports) None
DeWanna Bonner Starter/Star [1.1] 35.0 High [1.2] 13.5 7.0 1.3 2.8 64.42 Bonner spent much of the series creating difficult offense against an aggressive Chicago defense while also guarding multiple frontcourt matchups. Her length and rebounding kept Connecticut competitive whenever half-court possessions stalled. (CBS Sports) WNBA All-Star (2021)
Brionna Jones Starter/Star [1.1] 25.8 Medium [1.1] 11.8 4.3 0.5 2.3 45.98 Jones continued to generate efficient interior scoring, but Chicago’s defensive attention and changing frontcourt rotations reduced her usual rhythm. Analysts still viewed her footwork around the rim as one of Connecticut’s few reliable answers inside. (The IX Sports) WNBA Most Improved Player (2021); WNBA All-Star (2021)
Jasmine Thomas Starter/Star [1.1] 34.3 Medium [1.1] 8.3 3.3 3.5 2.5 42.96 Thomas never stopped attacking defensively, even while her shot deserted her for stretches of the series. Her leadership remained important, but Chicago’s pressure forced difficult looks and limited Connecticut’s backcourt efficiency. (CBS Sports) None
Briann January Starter/Star [1.1] 34.0 Medium [1.1] 10.7 2.3 3.0 1.0 41.99 January provided dependable perimeter defense and timely shooting, often matching up with Chicago’s veteran guards. Her calm decision-making helped Connecticut stay organized during several tense late-game stretches. (CBS Sports) None
Natisha Hiedeman Key Contributor [1.05] 18.0 Medium [1.1] 9.0 0.8 3.0 1.3 32.57 Hiedeman injected pace and perimeter shooting whenever the second unit entered. Her willingness to fire confidently from deep gave Connecticut valuable offensive spacing against Chicago’s compact defense. (The IX Sports) None
Kaila Charles Bench [1.0] 13.3 Low [1.0] 2.5 3.0 0.8 0.6 13.80 Charles was used primarily for defensive versatility and hustle rather than scoring. Independent postseason coverage was limited, but her physical approach earned occasional rotation minutes in difficult matchups. (CBS Sports) None
Beatrice Mompremier Bench [1.0] 3.5 Low [1.0] 1.0 1.0 0.5 0.0 5.00 Mompremier appeared briefly as frontcourt depth. Contemporary independent reporting on her playoff role was limited because Connecticut relied heavily on its veteran rotation. (CBS Sports) None
Stephanie Jones Bench [1.0] 1.0 Low [1.0] 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00 Jones saw only a brief appearance, leaving little season-specific independent coverage beyond serving as emergency frontcourt depth. (CBS Sports) None
DiJonai Carrington Bench [1.0] 0.5 Low [1.0] 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00 Carrington’s role disappeared as Connecticut shortened its playoff rotation. Independent reporting during the series focused almost entirely on the club’s veteran core. (CBS Sports) None
TEAM TOTALS 84.9 37.8 19.5 16.1 389.62 Connecticut entered the playoffs as the league’s top seed behind elite defense and frontcourt play, but Chicago’s physical coverage, aggressive help defense and balanced offense ended the Sun’s championship bid in a hard-fought semifinal series. WNBA Regular Season Champion (2021)