DiJonai Carrington Named 2024 WNBA Most Improved Player

Carrington's standout season earns her top honors and a $5,150 prize as Connecticut Sun secure No. 3 playoff seed.

DiJonai Carrington averaged career highs of 12.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.6 steals per game this season.
Carrington received 28 out of 67 votes from a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters to win the award.
She started all 39 games this season, contributing to the Sun's franchise-record 28 wins and No. 3 playoff seed.
Carrington's defensive prowess was highlighted by her league-leading 94.1 defensive rating and fewest points allowed per game.
She is the fifth Connecticut Sun player to win the WNBA Most Improved Player award, joining notable predecessors like Brionna Jones and Jonquel Jones.