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
Alyssa Thomas Starter/Star [1.10] 32.4 High [1.20] 10.6 8.4 7.9 2.1 76.03 Connecticut’s offense continued to flow through Thomas as a point-forward, with Stephanie White leaning on her playmaking from the elbows and in transition to organize nearly every half-court possession. Independent season coverage consistently highlighted her ability to dictate tempo, defend multiple positions and create advantages without needing to score heavily. (Swish Appeal) WNBA All-Star (2024); All-WNBA First Team (2024); WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2024); AP All-WNBA First Team (2024)
DeWanna Bonner Starter/Star [1.10] 31.8 High [1.20] 15.0 6.0 2.0 1.9 65.74 Bonner remained Connecticut’s primary wing scorer, frequently taking difficult late-clock assignments while also defending bigger forwards. Writers covering the Sun noted that her veteran shot-making and leadership stabilized the offense throughout the season, especially before Marina Mabrey’s arrival. (Swish Appeal) WNBA All-Star (2024)
DiJonai Carrington Starter/Star [1.10] 29.6 Medium [1.10] 12.7 5.0 1.6 2.0 51.94 Carrington embraced the role of Connecticut’s disruptive perimeter defender, routinely guarding elite backcourt scorers while attacking the rim with relentless energy. Analysts praised her physicality and competitive edge as key reasons behind her breakout campaign. (Swish Appeal) WNBA Most Improved Player (2024); WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2024)
Brionna Jones Starter/Star [1.10] 27.2 Medium [1.10] 13.7 5.5 1.5 1.8 50.82 Returning from injury, Jones quickly reclaimed her interior role by setting strong screens, finishing efficiently around the basket and anchoring the paint alongside Alyssa Thomas. Coverage regularly pointed to her physical presence as essential to Connecticut’s balanced frontcourt. (Swish Appeal) WNBA All-Star (2024)
Marina Mabrey Key Contributor [1.05] 27.4 High [1.20] 14.9 3.5 3.4 1.6 58.46 After arriving in a midseason trade, Mabrey immediately expanded Connecticut’s spacing with aggressive perimeter shooting and secondary playmaking. Independent reporting frequently described her as the offensive boost the Sun had lacked against elite opponents. (Swish Appeal) None
Tyasha Harris Starter/Star [1.10] 28.8 Medium [1.10] 10.5 1.8 3.0 1.3 40.29 Harris played a low-mistake lead guard role, balancing floor spacing with steady ball security while allowing Thomas to initiate much of the offense. Coaches and observers consistently valued her decision-making more than high-volume scoring. (Swish Appeal) None
Tiffany Mitchell Bench [1.00] 16.3 Low [1.00] 4.9 1.5 0.8 0.5 15.40 Mitchell filled a defensive reserve role on the wing, providing experienced perimeter coverage and situational scoring when called upon. Independent game coverage regularly highlighted her energy off the bench rather than offensive volume. (Reuters) None
Olivia Nelson-Ododa Bench [1.00] 11.8 Low [1.00] 3.4 2.5 0.2 1.0 14.20 Nelson-Ododa supplied rotational size behind Connecticut’s veteran frontcourt, with coaches primarily trusting her for rebounding, rim protection and maintaining defensive structure during reserve minutes. (Swish Appeal) None
Rachel Banham Bench [1.00] 12.9 Low [1.00] 4.8 1.2 0.7 0.6 14.60 Banham’s value centered on floor spacing, entering games to stretch defenses with quick perimeter shooting and experienced off-ball movement instead of creating offense off the dribble. (Swish Appeal) None
Veronica Burton Bench [1.00] 12.7 Low [1.00] 3.1 1.4 1.9 0.7 14.20 Burton handled backup point guard responsibilities with defensive pressure and ball movement, earning minutes because of her composure and willingness to facilitate rather than hunt shots. (Swish Appeal) None
Moriah Jefferson Bench [1.00] 6.8 Low [1.00] 2.1 0.2 0.7 0.7 7.40 Jefferson appeared only briefly during the regular season, leaving limited independent season-specific analysis beyond recognition of her veteran depth and leadership presence behind the guard rotation. (Swish Appeal) None
Astou Ndour-Fall Bench [1.00] 4.2 Low [1.00] 1.1 0.8 0.0 0.2 4.20 Ndour-Fall served as emergency frontcourt depth, with limited contemporary coverage available beyond her ability to provide size and international experience when injuries or rotations required it. (Swish Appeal) None
Celeste Taylor Bench [1.00] 5.5 Low [1.00] 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.00 Taylor’s regular-season sample was extremely small, and little independent reporting discussed her on-court role beyond developmental depth within Connecticut’s backcourt. (Swish Appeal) None
Queen Egbo Bench [1.00] 2.3 Low [1.00] 0.7 0.7 0.0 0.0 2.80 Egbo made only brief appearances, leaving limited independent season coverage outside of roster-related reporting and reserve frontcourt depth discussions. (Connecticut Sun) None
Caitlin Bickle Bench [1.00] 1.9 Low [1.00] 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00 Bickle spent almost the entire season in a developmental reserve role, and meaningful independent game analysis was unavailable because of her limited court time. (Connecticut Sun) None
TEAM TOTALS — — — 97.0 36.7 23.0 14.4 — Connecticut finished among the WNBA’s elite defensive teams, built around Alyssa Thomas’ playmaking, Bonner’s veteran scoring, Carrington’s perimeter defense and the midseason addition of Marina Mabrey, helping the Sun earn another deep postseason run despite questions about half-court shot creation against top contenders. (Swish Appeal) WNBA Semifinals (2024)

Playoffs

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Alyssa Thomas Starter/Star [1.10] 38.7 High [1.20] 14.9 7.9 9.4 1.0 87.91 Connecticut’s offense revolved around Thomas as a true point-forward, with nearly every critical possession flowing through her decision-making. During the playoff run she repeatedly controlled tempo, produced matchup problems in transition and the high post, and delivered another series of triple-double-caliber performances that independent coverage described as the backbone of the Sun’s semifinal push. (Swish Appeal) WNBA All-Star (2024); All-WNBA First Team (2024); WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2024)
DeWanna Bonner Starter/Star [1.10] 33.4 High [1.20] 16.0 7.9 2.9 2.5 77.62 Bonner balanced difficult scoring assignments with veteran defensive versatility throughout the postseason. Even when her jumper cooled, reporters noted that her rebounding, late-game composure and ability to defend multiple frontcourt matchups remained essential during Connecticut’s run to the semifinals. (Swish Appeal) WNBA All-Star (2024)
DiJonai Carrington Starter/Star [1.10] 33.6 Medium [1.10] 13.7 6.1 2.0 2.3 58.32 Carrington embraced the toughest perimeter defensive assignments every round while still attacking the rim with confidence. Playoff analysis consistently praised the edge and physicality she brought, giving Connecticut another reliable source of pressure beyond its veteran stars. (Swish Appeal) WNBA Most Improved Player (2024); WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2024)
Marina Mabrey Key Contributor [1.05] 33.0 High [1.20] 15.9 3.0 2.6 1.0 56.95 Mabrey changed Connecticut’s playoff ceiling by adding the fearless perimeter shooting the roster had lacked before the trade. Independent coverage repeatedly highlighted her willingness to keep firing under pressure, including record-setting scoring off the bench and clutch shot-making against both Indiana and Minnesota. (Swish Appeal) WNBA Postseason Record: Most Points by a Bench Player in a Playoff Game (2024)
Brionna Jones Starter/Star [1.10] 19.9 Medium [1.10] 9.1 3.6 1.4 1.2 36.76 Jones filled the physical interior role that allowed Connecticut’s forwards to operate freely, setting hard screens and battling inside despite limited touches. Coverage during the semifinal series emphasized her efficient finishing and willingness to absorb difficult defensive assignments against elite frontcourts. (Swish Appeal) WNBA All-Star (2024)
Veronica Burton Bench [1.00] 19.3 Low [1.00] 4.9 1.1 1.9 1.0 17.80 Burton stepped into meaningful playoff minutes after injuries reshaped the guard rotation. Observers pointed to her aggressive point-of-attack defense and calm ball handling as reasons Stephanie White trusted her in high-leverage possessions despite limited offensive usage. (SB Nation) None
Tyasha Harris Key Contributor [1.05] 16.4 Low [1.00] 6.4 0.8 0.2 0.2 15.96 Harris battled through an ankle injury that interrupted her postseason, forcing Connecticut to adjust its backcourt rotation. When available, she continued to space the floor and provide steady decision-making without demanding possessions. (SB Nation) None
Olivia Nelson-Ododa Bench [1.00] 9.7 Low [1.00] 2.9 3.0 0.0 0.8 13.40 Nelson-Ododa supplied energetic reserve minutes as a rebounder and rim protector whenever Connecticut needed additional size. Independent postseason discussion of her role remained limited because the veteran frontcourt handled most of the workload. (Swish Appeal) None
Astou Ndour-Fall Bench [1.00] 1.0 Low [1.00] 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.0 0.60 Ndour-Fall appeared only briefly during the playoff run, leaving very little independent game analysis beyond references to experienced frontcourt depth behind the regular rotation. (Swish Appeal) None
Caitlin Bickle Bench [1.00] 1.0 Low [1.00] 0.0 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.60 Bickle’s postseason action was limited to short reserve appearances, and independent playoff reporting contained little player-specific analysis because she was outside Connecticut’s primary rotation. (Swish Appeal) None
TEAM TOTALS — — — 83.9 33.7 20.7 10.0 — Connecticut reached the 2024 WNBA Semifinals behind its trademark defense, Alyssa Thomas’ playmaking and Marina Mabrey’s offensive spark after the midseason trade. The Sun pushed Minnesota to five games before falling, with independent coverage consistently identifying half-court shot creation against elite opponents as the decisive hurdle. (Swish Appeal) WNBA Semifinalist (2024)