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Connecticut Sun Sign Bria Hartley as Final Roster Decisions Near

The former UConn standout and two-time NCAA champion joins the Sun's training camp roster as the team evaluates veterans and rookies before the May 18 season opener.

Overview

  • Bria Hartley, a former UConn star and 2014 WNBA All-Rookie, signed a training camp contract with the Connecticut Sun on May 11, 2025.
  • Hartley, who has not played in the WNBA since 2022 due to two ACL injuries, is competing for a spot on the Sun's final 12-player roster.
  • The Sun currently have 16 players in camp and must make four cuts before the season opener, with an additional cut required once rookie guard Leila Lacan arrives from France.
  • Hartley's extensive European league experience and familiarity with head coach Rachid Meziane's Euro-influenced system are factors in her evaluation.
  • Injuries to key players, including rookies Aneesah Morrow and Saniya Rivers, and veteran Diamond DeShields, complicate the Sun's roster decisions.