Connecticut Sun name Morgan Tuck as general manager, Darius Taylor takes on new role

“I am honored and excited to take on this new role with the Sun,” Tuck reflected. “Being able to be a part of this organization in various roles has prepared me for this moment, and I’m extremely appreciative for the guidance and support that I have received from our staff and ownership group. This is an exciting time for the Sun, and I’m eager to work alongside our coaching staff, players, and front office to continue the pursuit of our first championship. I look forward to this new chapter and the challenges ahead, as we aim to maintain a winning culture and create lasting memories for our fans.”

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Tuck, a UConn alum, joined the Sun’s front office in May 2021 as the director of franchise development. She quickly rose to the role of assistant GM in November 2022. Prior to these positions, she had been drafted No. 3 overall by Connecticut in 2016 and spent four years with the team. In 2020, Tuck spent her last season as a player with the Seattle Storm, where she won a WNBA Championship.

“We are thrilled to elevate Morgan Tuck to the position of General Manager of the Connecticut Sun,” remarked Connecticut Sun president Jen Rizzotti. “Over the past few years, Morgan has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the growth and success of the organization.  She has worked closely with our front office, our coaches, and our players, and throughout that, has developed a greater understanding of what truly matters in our business — culture, community and building relationships. Her leadership and ability to connect with people make her the perfect fit to guide us into the future and our pursuit of a championship.”

Taylor served as the Sun’s GM for two years and played a crucial part in big moves for the team, including trading for Sun guard Marina Mabrey in July 2024 as well as drafting Olympic Silver medalist Leïla Lacan. In his new position, Taylor will be responsible for providing strategy and recommendations around the expansion draft, roster management, free agency and scouting, and managing basketball operations.

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“I want to acknowledge the tremendous work that Darius Taylor has done as our General Manager over the past 2 years. His impact has been profound, and we are excited to transition him into this new role. Darius is highly respected in our industry, and you won’t find many with his extensive experience in women’s basketball. This move will allow Darius to continue leveraging that expertise and work alongside Morgan to shape the long-term direction of our roster and overall basketball operations,” Rizzotti said.

This announcement comes just a few days before the expansion draft for the Golden State Valkyries to fill their inaugural roster spots. The draft will take place on Friday, Dec. 6 and will be broadcast on ESPN. The new franchise will have the opportunity to select from a designated pool of players from the other 12 teams.