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Connecticut Sun Sign Veteran Bria Hartley for WNBA Season

5/12/2025

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Summary

Sun Sign Hartley

The Connecticut Sun have added guard Bria Hartley to their roster with a training camp contract as they gear up for the WNBA season opener against the Washington Mystics on May 18. A former UConn standout and 2014 seventh overall draft pick, Hartley brings nine seasons of experience and a career average of 7.9 points per game.

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The Chicago Sky wrapped up their preseason with a narrow 92-87 defeat against the Minnesota Lynx, ending with a 2-1 record. Star player Angel Reese is determined to elevate her game ahead of the regular season opener against the Indiana Fever. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Lynx and Dallas Wings are grappling with challenging roster choices as the season looms.

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Historical Context

Bria Hartley’s addition to the Connecticut Sun echoes the WNBA's growth since its 1997 inception. The league has evolved from a fledgling entity to a powerhouse, showcasing talent like Hartley, a former UConn star. This mirrors past struggles for women's professional basketball, notably the WBL's collapse in 1981.

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Sun Sign Hartley

The Connecticut Sun have added guard Bria Hartley to their roster with a training camp contract as they gear up for the WNBA season opener against the Washington Mystics on May 18. A former UConn standout and 2014 seventh overall draft pick, Hartley brings nine seasons of experience and a career average of 7.9 points per game.

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