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Connecticut Sun Miss Playoffs: Rookies Show Promise

9/22/2025

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The Connecticut Sun missed the playoffs in 2025 for the first time in nine years, finishing with only 11 wins.
They ranked 12th in defensive ratings, allowing an average of 88 points per game.
Rookies Saniya Rivers, Leila Lacan, and Aneesah Morrow showed defensive potential but struggled with consistency.
Aaliyah Edwards, acquired from the Washington Mystics, is viewed as a future star.
The offseason is crucial for improving team dynamics and enhancing the roster through the draft.

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Story summary

The Connecticut Sun missed the playoffs in 2025 for the first time in nine years, finishing with only 11 wins.
They ranked 12th in defensive ratings, allowing an average of 88 points per game.
Rookies Saniya Rivers, Leila Lacan, and Aneesah Morrow showed defensive potential but struggled with consistency.
Aaliyah Edwards, acquired from the Washington Mystics, is viewed as a future star.
The offseason is crucial for improving team dynamics and enhancing the roster through the draft.