Jonquel Jones Heads to New YorkUncasville, CT-- The Connecticut Sun has acquired guards Rebecca Allen, Tyasha Harris and the 6th general pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft in a three-team profession with the New York Liberty and the Dallas Wings, the team announced a component of the bargain, the Sun send out Jonquel Jones to New York, while the Liberty send out Natasha Howard and Crystal Dangerfield to the Wings. New York likewise acquires Kayla Thornton from Dallas. "Jonquel has been an integral part of the Connecticut Suns development over the last seven years, and we genuinely value whatever she has actually offered to this franchise. Ultimately, JJs trade was a decision that both celebrations made a decision was best. We want her the very best in her future undertakings. " Darius Taylor, Connecticut Sun General ManagerAllen is a seven-year organization professional, having invested her entire job with the Liberty after originally authorizing as a free agent in 2015. In 2022, the Australian native balanced 7. 0 points, 3. 4 rebounds and a career-high 1. 2 aids per game. She became the 42nd player in WNBA background to generate 100+ job swipes, obstructs and three-point field objectives made after videotaping her 100th job swipe against the Chicago Sky on July 29. Allen has belonged to the Australian National Group considering that 2014, where she completed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and most recently won bronze at the 2022 FIBA World Mug. "We are thrilled about the enhancement of Rebecca Allen to our group. Rebecca is a tried and tested shooter that resolves a need we have. Rebecca's experience, versatility and winning character will certainly be a welcomed enhancement to our group. She is a useful enhancement that will certainly make an immediate impact. " Darius Taylor, Connecticut Sun General ManagerHarris, originally prepared as the 7th total choice in the 2020 WNBA Draft, has actually played three seasons for the Dallas Wings Sun Basketball Jersey. Over 88 job competitions, she has averaged 5. 2 factors, 1. 2 rebounds, 2. 8 assists and 0. 5 steals per video game. The Michigan indigenous tallied postseason profession highs in Dallas's Video game 2 gain Connecticut in the opening round of the 2022 playoffs with 13 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and one steal. Harris was a standout point-guard at the College of South Carolina, where she was a four-year starter, won the National Championship in 2017, and grabbed All-SEC Second Team and WBCA All-American Honorable Mention honors twice throughout her collegiate occupation. "We are delighted to welcome Ty Harris to the Connecticut Sun company. Ty is a climbing factor guard and an also better individual, that will have an opportunity to thrive in Connecticut. We eagerly anticipate having her join our organization and viewing her growth on and off the court. " Darius Taylor, Connecticut Sun General ManagerThe Sun tip off the 2023 season on Friday, May 19 at the Indiana Fever at 7:00 PM in 2003, the Connecticut Sun is a professional females's basketball group in the Lady's National Basketball Association that takes home at Mohegan Sunlight Arena in Uncasville, CT. For additional information or to purchase season tickets, see.
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