Posts by Jacqueline LeBlanc

Jacqueline LeBlanc is the Connecticut Sun beat reporter for The Next. Prior to The Next, Jacqueline has written for Her Hoop Stats and Sports Illustrated.

The Connecticut Sun’s DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas smile on the court.

How the Connecticut Sun are winning big while going small

July 11, 2023

Plus: DeWanna delights from deep

Alyssa Thomas makes triple-double history after All-Star snub

June 26, 2023

It’s the second triple-double that Connecticut’s star point forward recorded this week

Connecticut Sun forward Brionna Jones gathers the ball at hip height during warmups, looking down at the ground.

How the Connecticut Sun are adjusting after Brionna Jones ruptures Achilles

June 24, 2023

Head coach Stephanie White opted for small ball in first game without Jones

Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner (24) and Connecticut Sun guard Natisha Hiedeman (2) during the WNBA game between the Las Vegas Aces and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA on June 8, 2023. Photo Credit: Chris Poss

‘Things are coming together’ for the Connecticut Sun

June 11, 2023

Takeaways from the Connecticut Sun’s midweek home series against the Las Vegas Aces

WNBA legend Taj McWilliams-Franklin reacts with a large smile during the ceremony celebrating her career at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA on May 21, 2023.

Inside the Connecticut Sun’s celebration of legend Taj McWilliams-Franklin

May 26, 2023

Taj McWilliams-Franklin’s legacy for growing the game outlasts a playing career that spanned more than 20 years

2023 WNBA season preview: Connecticut Sun

May 16, 2023

The energy feels different in Connecticut this season

Connecticut Sun rookies get crash course in leap from college to WNBA

May 1, 2023

Morris, Bickle quickly get up to speed in fight for final roster spot(s)

Connecticut Sun Head Coach Stephanie White answers questions during a press conference

Connecticut Sun draft ‘first-round’ talent in Alexis Morris deep into second round

April 11, 2023

The Sun drafted NCAA Champions Alexis Morris and Ashten Prechtel

Brionna Jones returns to Connecticut Sun ready for her moment

February 17, 2023

Sun success will orbit around Brionna Jones’ growth and opportunity in 2023

Atlanta Dream guard Tiffany Hayes drives to the basket with her left hand, trying to get around Connecticut Sun forward Brionna Jones.

Sun vision for roster looks clearer after Tiffany Hayes acquisition

February 10, 2023

Hayes becomes de facto third piece in Jonquel Jones trade as Connecticut flip No. 6 pick for the UConn alum.