Overview

• A designated committee selected the Connecticut Sun center for the honor.
• It is her second Staley award, following her 2012 recognition.
• Hopey’s Heart, founded in 2013 in memory of Maureen “Hopey” Vaz, focuses on sudden cardiac arrest education and AED access.
• The foundation is set to place its 500th automated external defibrillator in a public facility this year.
• Charles returned to Connecticut this season, averaging 16.5 points and 5.9 rebounds.