There will be no place where the impact will be felt more deeply than in Connecticut. The former Sun cornerstone, a five-time All-Star and one of the most respected players in the world, Alyssa Thomas, becomes the second major WNBA name to commit to the new international super-league, following Nneka Ogwumike. In the new league, Project B, promising record salaries, equity stakes, and global reach, Thomas’ decision marks a turning point for the sport. Naturally, there are many that raise big questions about how her former franchise, the Connecticut Sun, will adjust. “Alyssa is the kind of player and person you build around… Her leadership, competitiveness and professionalism elevate everyone around her.” For the Sun, Thomas wasn’t just a star, she was a culture-setter, glue player and the core. Even after her 2024 departure for Phoenix, her influence remained embedded in the Sun’s DNA. Now, as she prepares to join Project B’s inaugural season overseas, the Sun find themselves navigating a changing reality:Read More
Project B Reshaping the Connecticut Sun’s Future After Alyssa Thomas’ Decision
