Collection: Connecticut Sun Basketball Cards

The Connecticut Sun, founded in 1999 as the Orlando Miracle before relocating to Connecticut in 2003, have become one of the WNBA’s most consistent and competitive franchises despite still chasing their first championship. Early success came under coach Mike Thibault, with stars like Nykesha Sales, Taj McWilliams-Franklin, and Katie Douglas leading the Sun to back-to-back WNBA Finals in 2004 and 2005 before falling short both times. The 2010s brought a new wave of talent, including 2012 MVP Tina Charles, whose dominance in the paint made Connecticut a perennial playoff contender, while forward Alyssa Thomas and center Jonquel Jones, the 2021 MVP, headlined a modern era defined by elite defense, rebounding, and versatile scoring. Under coach Curt Miller, the Sun reached the WNBA Finals in 2019 and 2022, falling in tightly contested series despite strong performances from Jones, Thomas, and sharpshooter DeWanna Bonner. Known for their physicality, depth, and defensive toughness, the Sun have consistently finished near the top of the league standings, developing stars like Courtney Williams, Brionna Jones, and Jasmine Thomas while maintaining championship aspirations every season. With Thomas returning from injury, Bonner’s veteran leadership, and Brionna Jones’ post dominance, Connecticut continues to pursue the elusive WNBA title that has narrowly escaped them, building on two decades of competitive excellence and one of the league’s most loyal fan bases at Mohegan Sun Arena.