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Connecticut Sun Eyes Revival After Disappointing Playoff Miss

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 promise but struggled with consistency.
Young forward Aaliyah Edwards, acquired from the Washington Mystics, has potential as a future star.
The team aims to strengthen its roster through the 2026 draft for a playoff push next season.

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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 promise but struggled with consistency.
Young forward Aaliyah Edwards, acquired from the Washington Mystics, has potential as a future star.
The team aims to strengthen its roster through the 2026 draft for a playoff push next season.