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Sun Guard Bria Hartley Out for Season With Right Meniscus Tear

The 32-year-old guard is expected to fully recover with a potential return in 2026.

Aug 27, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Connecticut Sun guard Bria Hartley (14) passes the ball against the Dallas Wings during the second half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images/File Photo
Connecticut Sun guard Bria Hartley (14) drives to the basket against the Chicago Sky during the first half at Wintrust Arena.
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Overview

  • Connecticut announced the injury on August 31 after Hartley tore her right meniscus in practice Friday; she missed Saturday’s game at Minnesota and appeared on crutches.
  • In a successful comeback season, Hartley started most games and averaged 8.9 points and 3.1 assists while shooting 36.7% from three.
  • This is her third major knee setback since 2020, following a right ACL tear with Phoenix and a left ACL tear with the Sun in 2022.
  • The Sun have been eliminated from playoff contention late in a rebuilding year and sit at 10-29 with several games remaining.
  • Hartley is on a one-year deal and will enter unrestricted free agency after 2025, as her setback adds to a year marked by numerous guard injuries across the WNBA.