2004 Connecticut Sun season
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The 2004 WNBA season
was their 6th season and their 2nd in Connecticut. The Sun attempted to return to the postseason for the second consecutive season and were successful.
dispersal draft
. However, the Sun traded the pick to the Houston Comets
.
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! colspan=2 style="background:#092C57; color:#FFC322" | 2004 Game Log: Preseason
|- valign="top"
|
The 2004 WNBA season
was their 6th season and their 2nd in Connecticut. The Sun attempted to return to the postseason for the second consecutive season and were successful.
dispersal draft
. However, the Sun traded the pick to the Houston Comets
.
! style="background:#14345B; color:#ffc322;" width="3%"| Round
! style="background:#14345B; color:#ffc322;" width="3%"| Pick
! style="background:#14345B; color:#ffc322;" width="10%"| Player
! style="background:#14345B; color:#ffc322;" width="10%"| Nationality
! style="background:#14345B; color:#ffc322;" width="10%"| School/Team/Country
|-
| 1
| 4
| Lindsay Whalen
|
| Minnesota
|-
| 2
| 16
| Jessica Brungo
|
| Penn State
|-
| 2
| 24
| Ugo Oha
|
| George Washington University
|-
| 3
| 29
| Candace Futrell
|
| Duquesne
|}
|-
! colspan=2 style="background:#092C57; color:#FFC322" | 2004 Game Log: Preseason
|- valign="top"
|
The 2004 WNBA season
was their 6th season and their 2nd in Connecticut. The Sun attempted to return to the postseason for the second consecutive season and were successful.
dispersal draft
. However, the Sun traded the pick to the Houston Comets
.
! style="background:#14345B; color:#ffc322;" width="3%"| Round
! style="background:#14345B; color:#ffc322;" width="3%"| Pick
! style="background:#14345B; color:#ffc322;" width="10%"| Player
! style="background:#14345B; color:#ffc322;" width="10%"| Nationality
! style="background:#14345B; color:#ffc322;" width="10%"| School/Team/Country
|-
| 1
| 4
| Lindsay Whalen
|
| Minnesota
|-
| 2
| 16
| Jessica Brungo
|
| Penn State
|-
| 2
| 24
| Ugo Oha
|
| George Washington University
|-
| 3
| 29
| Candace Futrell
|
| Duquesne
|}
|-
! colspan=2 style="background:#092C57; color:#FFC322" | 2004 Game Log: Preseason
|- valign="top"
|
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable"
|-
! width="5%" | Game
! width="8%" | Date
! width="10%" | Opponent
! width="7%" | Score
! width="10%" | High points
! width="10%" | High rebounds
! width="10%" | High assists
! width="10%" | Location
! width="5%" | Record
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 1
| May 8
| Chinese National Team
| L 85-87
| Derevjanik
(13)
| Coleman (9)
|
| Mohegan Sun Arena
| 0-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 2
| May 11
| @ Houston
| L 71-84
| Douglas
, Sales
(13)
| Coleman (6)
|
| Toyota Center
| 0-2
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 3
| May 13
| Los Angeles
| L 51-77
| Sales
(12)
| McWilliams-Franklin (7)
|
| Mohegan Sun Arena
| 0-3
|}
|}
|-
! colspan=2 style="background:#092C57; color:#FFC322" | 2004 Game Log: Regular Season
|- valign="top"
|
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable"
|-
! width="5%" | Game
! width="8%" | Date
! width="10%" | Opponent
! width="7%" | Score
! width="10%" | High points
! width="10%" | High rebounds
! width="10%" | High assists
! width="10%" | Location
! width="5%" | Record
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 1
| May 22
| Phoenix
| L 58-65
|
|
|
| Mohegan Sun Arena
| 0-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 2
| May 25
| Houston
| L 57-68
|
|
|
| Mohegan Sun Arena
| 0-2
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 3
| May 27
| Los Angeles
| W 82-73
|
|
|
| Mohegan Sun Arena
| 1-2
|}
|-
|
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable"
|-
! width="5%" | Game
! width="8%" | Date
! width="10%" | Opponent
! width="7%" | Score
! width="10%" | High points
! width="10%" | High rebounds
! width="10%" | High assists
! width="10%" | Location
! width="5%" | Record
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 4
| June 3
| Charlotte
| W 71-62
|
|
|
| Mohegan Sun Arena
| 2-2
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 5
| June 4
| @ Washington
| W 72-63
|
|
|
| MCI Center
| 3-2
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 6
| June 6
| Detroit
| L 73-74
|
|
|
| Mohegan Sun Arena
| 3-3
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 7
| June 9
| @ Phoenix
| L 59-75
|
|
|
| America West Arena
| 3-4
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 8
| June 11
| @ Seattle
| L 63-68
|
|
|
| KeyArena
| 3-5
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 9
| June 12
| @ Sacramento
| W 83-76
|
|
|
| ARCO Arena
| 4-5
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 10
| June 14
| @ Los Angeles
| L 74-76 (OT)
|
|
|
| Staples Center
| 4-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 11
| June 18
| Charlotte
| L 58-63 (OT)
|
|
|
| Mohegan Sun Arena
| 4-7
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 12
| June 20
| Washington
| W 75-65
|
|
|
| Mohegan Sun Arena
| 5-7
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 13
| June 22
| @ Indiana
| W 63-58
|
|
|
| Conseco Fieldhouse
| 6-7
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 14
| June 25
| Detroit
| W 71-67 (OT)
|
|
|
| Mohegan Sun Arena
| 7-7
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 15
| June 27
| @ Detroit
| W 74-72
|
|
|
| Palace of Auburn Hills
| 8-7
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 16
| June 30
| Washington
| W 78-69
|
|
|
| Mohegan Sun Arena
| 9-7
|}
|-
|
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable"
|-
! width="5%" | Game
! width="8%" | Date
! width="10%" | Opponent
! width="7%" | Score
! width="10%" | High points
! width="10%" | High rebounds
! width="10%" | High assists
! width="10%" | Location
! width="5%" | Record
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 17
| July 6
| Indiana
| W 79-67
|
|
|
| Mohegan Sun Arena
| 10-7
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 18
| July 9
| Sacramento
| L 70-85
|
|
|
| Mohegan Sun Arena
| 10-8
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 19
| July 11
| @ Indiana
| W 65-61
|
|
|
| Conseco Fieldhouse
| 11-8
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 20
| July 14
| @ Minnesota
| L 63-66
|
|
|
| Target Center
| 11-9
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 21
| July 15
| @ San Antonio
| L 67-78
|
|
|
| SBC Center
| 11-10
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 22
| July 17
| @ Houston
| L 56-72
|
|
|
| Toyota Center
| 11-11
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 23
| July 21
| @ Detroit
| W 78-68
|
|
|
| Palace of Auburn Hills
| 12-11
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 24
| July 22
| Minnesota
| L 52-68
|
|
|
| Mohegan Sun Arena
| 12-12
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 25
| July 24
| San Antonio
| W 69-55
|
|
|
| Mohegan Sun Arena
| 13-12
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 26
| July 30
| @ Washington
| L 68-69
|
|
|
| MCI Center
| 13-13
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 27
| July 31
| @ New York
| L 66-80
|
|
|
| Madison Square Garden
| 13-14
|}
|-
|
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable"
|-
! width="5%" | Game
! width="8%" | Date
! width="10%" | Opponent
! width="7%" | Score
! width="10%" | High points
! width="10%" | High rebounds
! width="10%" | High assists
! width="10%" | Location
! width="5%" | Record
|-
| colspan="9" align="center" valign="middle" | Summer Olympic
break
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 28
| September 1
| @ Charlotte
| L 55-62
|
|
|
| Charlotte Coliseum
| 13-15
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 29
| September 3
| New York
| W 61-43
|
|
|
| Mohegan Sun Arena
| 14-15
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 30
| September 10
| @ New York
| W 77-66
|
|
|
| Madison Square Garden
| 15-15
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 31
| September 12
| Seattle
| W 71-64
|
|
|
| Mohegan Sun Arena
| 16-15
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 32
| September 15
| @ Charlotte
| W 81-67
|
|
|
| Charlotte Coliseum
| 17-15
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 33
| September 17
| New York
| L 66-69
|
|
|
| Mohegan Sun Arena
| 17-16
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 34
| September 19
| Indiana
| W 80-60
|
|
|
| Mohegan Sun Arena
| 18-16
|}
|}
In the second round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs, the Sun had to face the New York Liberty. The Sun and the Liberty had identical records and each team had won two of the four meetings against each other in the regular season. The Sun attained home-court advantage however, because they beat the Liberty by more than the Liberty beat them. The series would be played with game 1 at New York and games 2 and 3 (if needed) at Connecticut. The Sun swept the Liberty and game 3 was not needed.
The Sun advanced to the WNBA Finals. The team would be facing off against the Seattle Storm. The Storm had the better record so the series would be played with game 1 at Connecticut, and games 2 and 3 (if needed) at Seattle. This was the last year the league played the finals in a best-of-three setup. The Storm beat the Sun 2 games to 1 to win the WNBA Finals.
{| class="toccolours" width=90% style="clear:both; margin:1.5em auto; text-align:center;"
|-
! colspan=2 style="background:#092C57; color:#FFC322" | 2004 Game Log: Postseason
|- valign="top"
|
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable"
|-
! width="5%" | Game
! width="8%" | Date
! width="10%" | Opponent
! width="7%" | Score
! width="10%" | High points
! width="10%" | High rebounds
! width="10%" | High assists
! width="10%" | Location/Attendance
! width="5%" | Series
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 1
| September 25
| @ Washington
| L 59-67
| Whalen
(16)
| McWilliams-Franklin (9)
| Douglas
(4)
| MCI Center
13,263
| 0-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 2
| September 27
| Washington
| W 80-70
| Whalen
(21)
| Sales
(7)
| Whalen
(6)
| Mohegan Sun Arena
5,760
| 1-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 3
| September 29
| Washington
| W 76-56
| Sales
(18)
| McWilliams-Franklin (11)
| Douglas
, Whalen
(6)
| Mohegan Sun Arena
5,514
| 2-1
|}
|-
|
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable"
|-
! width="5%" | Game
! width="8%" | Date
! width="10%" | Opponent
! width="7%" | Score
! width="10%" | High points
! width="10%" | High rebounds
! width="10%" | High assists
! width="10%" | Location/Attendance
! width="5%" | Series
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 1
| October 1
| @ New York
| W 61-51
| Sales
(15)
| McWilliams-Franklin, Palmer-Daniel (10)
| Whalen
(5)
| Madison Square Garden
12,146
| 1-0
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 2
| October 3
| New York
| W 60-57
| McWilliams-Franklin (18)
| McWilliams-Franklin (9)
| Douglas
(4)
| Mohegan Sun Arena
6,734
| 2-0
|}
|-
|
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable"
|-
! width="5%" | Game
! width="8%" | Date
! width="10%" | Opponent
! width="7%" | Score
! width="10%" | High points
! width="10%" | High rebounds
! width="10%" | High assists
! width="10%" | Location/Attendance
! width="5%" | Series
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 1
| October 8
| Seattle
| W 68-64
| Douglas
(18)
| Sales
(9)
| Whalen
(9)
| Mohegan Sun Arena
9,518 (sellout)
| 1-0
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 2
| October 10
| @ Seattle
| L 65-67
| Sales
(32)
| McWilliams-Franklin (7)
| Whalen
(7)
| KeyArena
17,072 (sellout)
| 1-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 3
| October 12
| @ Seattle
| L 60-74
| Sales
(18)
| Douglas
(6)
| Douglas
, Whalen
, McWilliams-Franklin (2)
| KeyArena
17,072 (sellout)
| 1-2
|}
|}
2004 WNBA season
-External links:***...
was their 6th season and their 2nd in Connecticut. The Sun attempted to return to the postseason for the second consecutive season and were successful.
Dispersal Draft
Based on the Sun's 2003 record, they would pick 8th in the Cleveland RockersCleveland Rockers
This article is about the defunct WNBA team; for the American Basketball Association team, see Cleveland Rockers .The Cleveland Rockers were a Women's National Basketball Association team that played from 1997 until 2003. The Rockers were one of the original eight franchises of the WNBA, which...
dispersal draft
Dispersal draft
A dispersal draft is a process in professional sports for assigning players to a new team when their current team goes out of business, consolidates with another team, or for some other reason ceases to exist. Since most sports drafts are held in North America, this is where most dispersal drafts...
. However, the Sun traded the pick to the Houston Comets
Houston Comets
The Houston Comets were a Women's National Basketball Association team based in Houston, Texas, United States. Formed in 1997, the team was one of the best original eight WNBA teams and won the first four championships of the league's existence. The Comets were the first dynasty of the WNBA and...
.
WNBA Draft
| Round | Pick | Player | Nationality | School/Team/Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Lindsay Whalen Lindsay Whalen Lindsay Marie Whalen is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA. She began her pro career as a point guard for the Connecticut Sun... |
Minnesota Minnesota Golden Gophers The Minnesota Golden Gophers are the college sports team for the University of Minnesota. The university fields both men's and women's teams in basketball, cross country, gymnastics, golf, ice hockey, swimming, tennis, and track and field. Men's-specific sports include baseball, football, and... |
|
| 2 | 16 | Jessica Brungo Jessica Brungo Jessica Brungo is a basketball player for the Connecticut Sun. She was picked 16th overall in the 2004 WNBA Draft, from Penn State. During her career at Penn State, she scored 1,143 points, and grabbed 649 rebounds. She played for basketball hall of famer Rene Portland.-External links:*... |
Penn State | |
| 2 | 24 | Ugo Oha Ugo Oha Ugochukwu Henrietta Oha is a Nigerian women's basketball player. She competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics with the Nigeria women's national basketball team and attended George Washington University.-References:... |
George Washington University George Washington University The George Washington University is a private, coeducational comprehensive university located in Washington, D.C. in the United States... |
|
| 3 | 29 | Candace Futrell | Duquesne Duquesne Dukes The Duquesne Dukes are the athletic teams of Duquesne University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Duquesne has played men's basketball only in NCAA Division I and has played football as a club team from 1891–1894, 1896–1903, 1913–1914, and 1920–1928, in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision ... |
Transactions
- May 19: The Sun waived Courtney Colman.
- May 18: The Sun waived Anna Zimerle, Ugo Oha, and Anastasia Kostaki.
- May 12: The Sun waived Courtney Mix and Katie MacFarlaneKatie MacFarlaneKatie MacFarlane, is a former American basketball player and a current U.S. Army intelligence officer. She is Army's women's basketball team's all-time leading scorer.-High school:...
. - May 10: The Sun waived Brina Chaney and Brianne Stepherson.
- May 4: The Sun waived Texlin Quinney, Jamila Wideman, and Isabel Stubbs.
- April 26: The Sun signed Brina Chaney, Katie MacFarlaneKatie MacFarlaneKatie MacFarlane, is a former American basketball player and a current U.S. Army intelligence officer. She is Army's women's basketball team's all-time leading scorer.-High school:...
, Le'Coe Willingham, Jennifer Derevjanik, Courtney Mix, and Texlin Quinney. - April 20: The Sun waived Adrienne Johnson.
- April 19: The Sun waived Jamila Wideman.
- April 16: The Sun signed Isabel Stubbs.
- April 9: The Sun signed Wendy Palmer-Daniel, Brianne Stepherson, Anna Zimerle, and Anastasia Kostaki.
- March 25: The Sun acquired Asjha Jones from the Washington Mystics. The Washington Mystics acquired Tamicha Jackson from the Phoenix Mercury. The Phoenix Mercury acquired the 8th pick in the 2004 WNBA Draft from the Sun.
- January 28: The Sun traded Shannon Johnson and their 21st and 34th picks in the 2004 WNBA Draft to the Silver Stars in exchange for San Antonio's 4th, 16th, 29th picks in the 2004 WNBA Draft.
- January 5: The Sun traded the eighth pick in the 2004 WNBA Dispersal Draft to the Houston Comets in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2004 collegiate draft.
Roster
Preseason
{| class="toccolours" width=90% style="clear:both; margin:1.5em auto; text-align:center;"|-
! colspan=2 style="background:#092C57; color:#FFC322" | 2004 Game Log: Preseason
|- valign="top"
|
The 2004 WNBA season
2004 WNBA season
-External links:***...
was their 6th season and their 2nd in Connecticut. The Sun attempted to return to the postseason for the second consecutive season and were successful.
Dispersal Draft
Based on the Sun's 2003 record, they would pick 8th in the Cleveland RockersCleveland Rockers
This article is about the defunct WNBA team; for the American Basketball Association team, see Cleveland Rockers .The Cleveland Rockers were a Women's National Basketball Association team that played from 1997 until 2003. The Rockers were one of the original eight franchises of the WNBA, which...
dispersal draft
Dispersal draft
A dispersal draft is a process in professional sports for assigning players to a new team when their current team goes out of business, consolidates with another team, or for some other reason ceases to exist. Since most sports drafts are held in North America, this is where most dispersal drafts...
. However, the Sun traded the pick to the Houston Comets
Houston Comets
The Houston Comets were a Women's National Basketball Association team based in Houston, Texas, United States. Formed in 1997, the team was one of the best original eight WNBA teams and won the first four championships of the league's existence. The Comets were the first dynasty of the WNBA and...
.
WNBA Draft
{| class="navbox wikitable"! style="background:#14345B; color:#ffc322;" width="3%"| Round
! style="background:#14345B; color:#ffc322;" width="3%"| Pick
! style="background:#14345B; color:#ffc322;" width="10%"| Player
! style="background:#14345B; color:#ffc322;" width="10%"| Nationality
! style="background:#14345B; color:#ffc322;" width="10%"| School/Team/Country
|-
| 1
| 4
| Lindsay Whalen
Lindsay Whalen
Lindsay Marie Whalen is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA. She began her pro career as a point guard for the Connecticut Sun...
|
| Minnesota
Minnesota Golden Gophers
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are the college sports team for the University of Minnesota. The university fields both men's and women's teams in basketball, cross country, gymnastics, golf, ice hockey, swimming, tennis, and track and field. Men's-specific sports include baseball, football, and...
|-
| 2
| 16
| Jessica Brungo
Jessica Brungo
Jessica Brungo is a basketball player for the Connecticut Sun. She was picked 16th overall in the 2004 WNBA Draft, from Penn State. During her career at Penn State, she scored 1,143 points, and grabbed 649 rebounds. She played for basketball hall of famer Rene Portland.-External links:*...
|
| Penn State
|-
| 2
| 24
| Ugo Oha
Ugo Oha
Ugochukwu Henrietta Oha is a Nigerian women's basketball player. She competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics with the Nigeria women's national basketball team and attended George Washington University.-References:...
|
| George Washington University
George Washington University
The George Washington University is a private, coeducational comprehensive university located in Washington, D.C. in the United States...
|-
| 3
| 29
| Candace Futrell
|
| Duquesne
Duquesne Dukes
The Duquesne Dukes are the athletic teams of Duquesne University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Duquesne has played men's basketball only in NCAA Division I and has played football as a club team from 1891–1894, 1896–1903, 1913–1914, and 1920–1928, in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision ...
|}
Transactions
- May 19: The Sun waived Courtney Colman.
- May 18: The Sun waived Anna Zimerle, Ugo Oha, and Anastasia Kostaki.
- May 12: The Sun waived Courtney Mix and Katie MacFarlaneKatie MacFarlaneKatie MacFarlane, is a former American basketball player and a current U.S. Army intelligence officer. She is Army's women's basketball team's all-time leading scorer.-High school:...
. - May 10: The Sun waived Brina Chaney and Brianne Stepherson.
- May 4: The Sun waived Texlin Quinney, Jamila Wideman, and Isabel Stubbs.
- April 26: The Sun signed Brina Chaney, Katie MacFarlaneKatie MacFarlaneKatie MacFarlane, is a former American basketball player and a current U.S. Army intelligence officer. She is Army's women's basketball team's all-time leading scorer.-High school:...
, Le'Coe Willingham, Jennifer Derevjanik, Courtney Mix, and Texlin Quinney. - April 20: The Sun waived Adrienne Johnson.
- April 19: The Sun waived Jamila Wideman.
- April 16: The Sun signed Isabel Stubbs.
- April 9: The Sun signed Wendy Palmer-Daniel, Brianne Stepherson, Anna Zimerle, and Anastasia Kostaki.
- March 25: The Sun acquired Asjha Jones from the Washington Mystics. The Washington Mystics acquired Tamicha Jackson from the Phoenix Mercury. The Phoenix Mercury acquired the 8th pick in the 2004 WNBA Draft from the Sun.
- January 28: The Sun traded Shannon Johnson and their 21st and 34th picks in the 2004 WNBA Draft to the Silver Stars in exchange for San Antonio's 4th, 16th, 29th picks in the 2004 WNBA Draft.
- January 5: The Sun traded the eighth pick in the 2004 WNBA Dispersal Draft to the Houston Comets in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2004 collegiate draft.
Roster
Preseason
{| class="toccolours" width=90% style="clear:both; margin:1.5em auto; text-align:center;"|-
! colspan=2 style="background:#092C57; color:#FFC322" | 2004 Game Log: Preseason
|- valign="top"
|
The 2004 WNBA season
2004 WNBA season
-External links:***...
was their 6th season and their 2nd in Connecticut. The Sun attempted to return to the postseason for the second consecutive season and were successful.
Dispersal Draft
Based on the Sun's 2003 record, they would pick 8th in the Cleveland RockersCleveland Rockers
This article is about the defunct WNBA team; for the American Basketball Association team, see Cleveland Rockers .The Cleveland Rockers were a Women's National Basketball Association team that played from 1997 until 2003. The Rockers were one of the original eight franchises of the WNBA, which...
dispersal draft
Dispersal draft
A dispersal draft is a process in professional sports for assigning players to a new team when their current team goes out of business, consolidates with another team, or for some other reason ceases to exist. Since most sports drafts are held in North America, this is where most dispersal drafts...
. However, the Sun traded the pick to the Houston Comets
Houston Comets
The Houston Comets were a Women's National Basketball Association team based in Houston, Texas, United States. Formed in 1997, the team was one of the best original eight WNBA teams and won the first four championships of the league's existence. The Comets were the first dynasty of the WNBA and...
.
WNBA Draft
{| class="navbox wikitable"! style="background:#14345B; color:#ffc322;" width="3%"| Round
! style="background:#14345B; color:#ffc322;" width="3%"| Pick
! style="background:#14345B; color:#ffc322;" width="10%"| Player
! style="background:#14345B; color:#ffc322;" width="10%"| Nationality
! style="background:#14345B; color:#ffc322;" width="10%"| School/Team/Country
|-
| 1
| 4
| Lindsay Whalen
Lindsay Whalen
Lindsay Marie Whalen is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA. She began her pro career as a point guard for the Connecticut Sun...
|
| Minnesota
Minnesota Golden Gophers
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are the college sports team for the University of Minnesota. The university fields both men's and women's teams in basketball, cross country, gymnastics, golf, ice hockey, swimming, tennis, and track and field. Men's-specific sports include baseball, football, and...
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| 2
| 16
| Jessica Brungo
Jessica Brungo
Jessica Brungo is a basketball player for the Connecticut Sun. She was picked 16th overall in the 2004 WNBA Draft, from Penn State. During her career at Penn State, she scored 1,143 points, and grabbed 649 rebounds. She played for basketball hall of famer Rene Portland.-External links:*...
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| 2
| 24
| Ugo Oha
Ugo Oha
Ugochukwu Henrietta Oha is a Nigerian women's basketball player. She competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics with the Nigeria women's national basketball team and attended George Washington University.-References:...
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| George Washington University
George Washington University
The George Washington University is a private, coeducational comprehensive university located in Washington, D.C. in the United States...
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| 29
| Candace Futrell
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| Duquesne
Duquesne Dukes
The Duquesne Dukes are the athletic teams of Duquesne University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Duquesne has played men's basketball only in NCAA Division I and has played football as a club team from 1891–1894, 1896–1903, 1913–1914, and 1920–1928, in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision ...
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Transactions
- May 19: The Sun waived Courtney Colman.
- May 18: The Sun waived Anna Zimerle, Ugo Oha, and Anastasia Kostaki.
- May 12: The Sun waived Courtney Mix and Katie MacFarlaneKatie MacFarlaneKatie MacFarlane, is a former American basketball player and a current U.S. Army intelligence officer. She is Army's women's basketball team's all-time leading scorer.-High school:...
. - May 10: The Sun waived Brina Chaney and Brianne Stepherson.
- May 4: The Sun waived Texlin Quinney, Jamila Wideman, and Isabel Stubbs.
- April 26: The Sun signed Brina Chaney, Katie MacFarlaneKatie MacFarlaneKatie MacFarlane, is a former American basketball player and a current U.S. Army intelligence officer. She is Army's women's basketball team's all-time leading scorer.-High school:...
, Le'Coe Willingham, Jennifer Derevjanik, Courtney Mix, and Texlin Quinney. - April 20: The Sun waived Adrienne Johnson.
- April 19: The Sun waived Jamila Wideman.
- April 16: The Sun signed Isabel Stubbs.
- April 9: The Sun signed Wendy Palmer-Daniel, Brianne Stepherson, Anna Zimerle, and Anastasia Kostaki.
- March 25: The Sun acquired Asjha Jones from the Washington Mystics. The Washington Mystics acquired Tamicha Jackson from the Phoenix Mercury. The Phoenix Mercury acquired the 8th pick in the 2004 WNBA Draft from the Sun.
- January 28: The Sun traded Shannon Johnson and their 21st and 34th picks in the 2004 WNBA Draft to the Silver Stars in exchange for San Antonio's 4th, 16th, 29th picks in the 2004 WNBA Draft.
- January 5: The Sun traded the eighth pick in the 2004 WNBA Dispersal Draft to the Houston Comets in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2004 collegiate draft.
Roster
Preseason
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| 1
| May 8
| Chinese National Team
| L 85-87
| Derevjanik
Jennifer Derevjanik
Jennifer Derevjanik is an American professional basketball player. She currently plays the point guard position for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA....
(13)
| Coleman (9)
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| Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun Arena
The Mohegan Sun Arena is a 10,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Uncasville, Connecticut located inside Mohegan Sun. The arena facility features of configurable exhibition space and a clear span...
| 0-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 2
| May 11
| @ Houston
Houston Comets
The Houston Comets were a Women's National Basketball Association team based in Houston, Texas, United States. Formed in 1997, the team was one of the best original eight WNBA teams and won the first four championships of the league's existence. The Comets were the first dynasty of the WNBA and...
| L 71-84
| Douglas
Katie Douglas
Kathryn Elizabeth “Katie” Douglas is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA...
, Sales
Nykesha Sales
Nykesha Simone Sales is a former professional basketball player in the WNBA, most recently for the Connecticut Sun. Her primary position is the small forward. Her second position is shooting guard. In 1999 Sales was added to the roster of the USA FIBA Senior National Team team...
(13)
| Coleman (6)
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| Toyota Center
Toyota Center (Houston)
The Toyota Center is an indoor arena located in downtown Houston, Texas. It is named after the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota. The arena is home to the Rockets of the National Basketball Association, the principal owners of the building, and the Aeros of the American Hockey League.Rockets...
| 0-2
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 3
| May 13
| Los Angeles
Los Angeles Sparks
The Los Angeles Sparks is a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began...
| L 51-77
| Sales
Nykesha Sales
Nykesha Simone Sales is a former professional basketball player in the WNBA, most recently for the Connecticut Sun. Her primary position is the small forward. Her second position is shooting guard. In 1999 Sales was added to the roster of the USA FIBA Senior National Team team...
(12)
| McWilliams-Franklin (7)
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| Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun Arena
The Mohegan Sun Arena is a 10,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Uncasville, Connecticut located inside Mohegan Sun. The arena facility features of configurable exhibition space and a clear span...
| 0-3
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Regular season
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May
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| 1
| May 22
| Phoenix
Phoenix Mercury
The Phoenix Mercury is a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began; it is one of the eight original franchises...
| L 58-65
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| Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun Arena
The Mohegan Sun Arena is a 10,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Uncasville, Connecticut located inside Mohegan Sun. The arena facility features of configurable exhibition space and a clear span...
| 0-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 2
| May 25
| Houston
Houston Comets
The Houston Comets were a Women's National Basketball Association team based in Houston, Texas, United States. Formed in 1997, the team was one of the best original eight WNBA teams and won the first four championships of the league's existence. The Comets were the first dynasty of the WNBA and...
| L 57-68
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| Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun Arena
The Mohegan Sun Arena is a 10,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Uncasville, Connecticut located inside Mohegan Sun. The arena facility features of configurable exhibition space and a clear span...
| 0-2
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 3
| May 27
| Los Angeles
Los Angeles Sparks
The Los Angeles Sparks is a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began...
| W 82-73
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| Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun Arena
The Mohegan Sun Arena is a 10,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Uncasville, Connecticut located inside Mohegan Sun. The arena facility features of configurable exhibition space and a clear span...
| 1-2
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June
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| 4
| June 3
| Charlotte
Charlotte Sting
The Charlotte Sting was a Women's National Basketball Association franchise based in Charlotte, North Carolina and it was one of the league's eight original teams. The team folded on January 3, 2007....
| W 71-62
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| Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun Arena
The Mohegan Sun Arena is a 10,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Uncasville, Connecticut located inside Mohegan Sun. The arena facility features of configurable exhibition space and a clear span...
| 2-2
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 5
| June 4
| @ Washington
Washington Mystics
The Washington Mystics is a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded prior to the 1998 season. The team is owned by Monumental Sports & Entertainment , who also owns the Mystics'...
| W 72-63
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| MCI Center
| 3-2
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 6
| June 6
| Detroit
Detroit Shock
The Detroit Shock was a Women's National Basketball Association team based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. They were the 2003, 2006 and 2008 WNBA champion...
| L 73-74
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| Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun Arena
The Mohegan Sun Arena is a 10,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Uncasville, Connecticut located inside Mohegan Sun. The arena facility features of configurable exhibition space and a clear span...
| 3-3
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 7
| June 9
| @ Phoenix
Phoenix Mercury
The Phoenix Mercury is a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began; it is one of the eight original franchises...
| L 59-75
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| America West Arena
| 3-4
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 8
| June 11
| @ Seattle
Seattle Storm
The Seattle Storm is a professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began...
| L 63-68
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| KeyArena
KeyArena
KeyArena at Seattle Center , is a multipurpose arena, in Seattle, Washington. It is located north of downtown in the entertainment complex known as Seattle Center, the site of the 1962 World's Fair, the Century 21 Exposition...
| 3-5
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 9
| June 12
| @ Sacramento
Sacramento Monarchs
The Sacramento Monarchs were a basketball team based in Sacramento, California. They played in the Women's National Basketball Association from 1997 until folding on November 20, 2009...
| W 83-76
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| ARCO Arena
ARCO Arena
Power Balance Pavilion is an indoor arena, located in the Natomas area of Sacramento, California. It is the home of the NBA's Sacramento Kings.-Background:...
| 4-5
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 10
| June 14
| @ Los Angeles
Los Angeles Sparks
The Los Angeles Sparks is a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began...
| L 74-76 (OT)
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| Staples Center
Staples Center
Staples Center is a multi-purpose sports arena in Downtown Los Angeles. Adjacent to the L.A. Live development, it is located next to the Los Angeles Convention Center complex along Figueroa Street. Opening on October 17, 1999, it is one of the major sporting facilities in the Greater Los Angeles...
| 4-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 11
| June 18
| Charlotte
Charlotte Sting
The Charlotte Sting was a Women's National Basketball Association franchise based in Charlotte, North Carolina and it was one of the league's eight original teams. The team folded on January 3, 2007....
| L 58-63 (OT)
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| Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun Arena
The Mohegan Sun Arena is a 10,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Uncasville, Connecticut located inside Mohegan Sun. The arena facility features of configurable exhibition space and a clear span...
| 4-7
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 12
| June 20
| Washington
Washington Mystics
The Washington Mystics is a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded prior to the 1998 season. The team is owned by Monumental Sports & Entertainment , who also owns the Mystics'...
| W 75-65
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| Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun Arena
The Mohegan Sun Arena is a 10,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Uncasville, Connecticut located inside Mohegan Sun. The arena facility features of configurable exhibition space and a clear span...
| 5-7
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 13
| June 22
| @ Indiana
Indiana Fever
The Indiana Fever is a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began...
| W 63-58
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| Conseco Fieldhouse
Conseco Fieldhouse
Conseco Fieldhouse is a multi-purpose arena located in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Opened in November 1999 to replace Market Square Arena, it is home to the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association and the Indiana Fever of the Women's National Basketball Association...
| 6-7
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 14
| June 25
| Detroit
Detroit Shock
The Detroit Shock was a Women's National Basketball Association team based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. They were the 2003, 2006 and 2008 WNBA champion...
| W 71-67 (OT)
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| Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun Arena
The Mohegan Sun Arena is a 10,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Uncasville, Connecticut located inside Mohegan Sun. The arena facility features of configurable exhibition space and a clear span...
| 7-7
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 15
| June 27
| @ Detroit
Detroit Shock
The Detroit Shock was a Women's National Basketball Association team based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. They were the 2003, 2006 and 2008 WNBA champion...
| W 74-72
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| Palace of Auburn Hills
| 8-7
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 16
| June 30
| Washington
Washington Mystics
The Washington Mystics is a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded prior to the 1998 season. The team is owned by Monumental Sports & Entertainment , who also owns the Mystics'...
| W 78-69
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| Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun Arena
The Mohegan Sun Arena is a 10,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Uncasville, Connecticut located inside Mohegan Sun. The arena facility features of configurable exhibition space and a clear span...
| 9-7
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July
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| 17
| July 6
| Indiana
Indiana Fever
The Indiana Fever is a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began...
| W 79-67
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| Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun Arena
The Mohegan Sun Arena is a 10,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Uncasville, Connecticut located inside Mohegan Sun. The arena facility features of configurable exhibition space and a clear span...
| 10-7
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 18
| July 9
| Sacramento
Sacramento Monarchs
The Sacramento Monarchs were a basketball team based in Sacramento, California. They played in the Women's National Basketball Association from 1997 until folding on November 20, 2009...
| L 70-85
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| Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun Arena
The Mohegan Sun Arena is a 10,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Uncasville, Connecticut located inside Mohegan Sun. The arena facility features of configurable exhibition space and a clear span...
| 10-8
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 19
| July 11
| @ Indiana
Indiana Fever
The Indiana Fever is a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began...
| W 65-61
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| Conseco Fieldhouse
Conseco Fieldhouse
Conseco Fieldhouse is a multi-purpose arena located in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Opened in November 1999 to replace Market Square Arena, it is home to the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association and the Indiana Fever of the Women's National Basketball Association...
| 11-8
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 20
| July 14
| @ Minnesota
Minnesota Lynx
The Minnesota Lynx are a professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded prior to the 1999 season...
| L 63-66
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| Target Center
Target Center
The Target Center is an arena in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is sponsored by Target Corporation. The arena has a capacity of 20,500 people. It contains 702 club seats and 68 suites....
| 11-9
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 21
| July 15
| @ San Antonio
San Antonio Silver Stars
The San Antonio Silver Stars are a professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded in Salt Lake City, Utah before the league's inaugural 1997 season began; the team moved to San Antonio...
| L 67-78
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| SBC Center
| 11-10
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 22
| July 17
| @ Houston
Houston Comets
The Houston Comets were a Women's National Basketball Association team based in Houston, Texas, United States. Formed in 1997, the team was one of the best original eight WNBA teams and won the first four championships of the league's existence. The Comets were the first dynasty of the WNBA and...
| L 56-72
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| Toyota Center
Toyota Center (Houston)
The Toyota Center is an indoor arena located in downtown Houston, Texas. It is named after the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota. The arena is home to the Rockets of the National Basketball Association, the principal owners of the building, and the Aeros of the American Hockey League.Rockets...
| 11-11
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 23
| July 21
| @ Detroit
Detroit Shock
The Detroit Shock was a Women's National Basketball Association team based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. They were the 2003, 2006 and 2008 WNBA champion...
| W 78-68
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| Palace of Auburn Hills
| 12-11
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 24
| July 22
| Minnesota
Minnesota Lynx
The Minnesota Lynx are a professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded prior to the 1999 season...
| L 52-68
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| Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun Arena
The Mohegan Sun Arena is a 10,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Uncasville, Connecticut located inside Mohegan Sun. The arena facility features of configurable exhibition space and a clear span...
| 12-12
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 25
| July 24
| San Antonio
San Antonio Silver Stars
The San Antonio Silver Stars are a professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded in Salt Lake City, Utah before the league's inaugural 1997 season began; the team moved to San Antonio...
| W 69-55
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| Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun Arena
The Mohegan Sun Arena is a 10,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Uncasville, Connecticut located inside Mohegan Sun. The arena facility features of configurable exhibition space and a clear span...
| 13-12
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 26
| July 30
| @ Washington
Washington Mystics
The Washington Mystics is a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded prior to the 1998 season. The team is owned by Monumental Sports & Entertainment , who also owns the Mystics'...
| L 68-69
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| MCI Center
| 13-13
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 27
| July 31
| @ New York
New York Liberty
The New York Liberty is a professional basketball team based in New York City, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was one of the eight original franchises of the league...
| L 66-80
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| Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG and known colloquially as The Garden, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the New York City borough of Manhattan and located at 8th Avenue, between 31st and 33rd Streets, situated on top of Pennsylvania Station.Opened on February 11, 1968, it is the...
| 13-14
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| colspan="9" align="center" valign="middle" | Summer Olympic
2004 Summer Olympics
The 2004 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, was a premier international multi-sport event held in Athens, Greece from August 13 to August 29, 2004 with the motto Welcome Home. 10,625 athletes competed, some 600 more than expected, accompanied by 5,501 team...
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| 28
| September 1
| @ Charlotte
Charlotte Sting
The Charlotte Sting was a Women's National Basketball Association franchise based in Charlotte, North Carolina and it was one of the league's eight original teams. The team folded on January 3, 2007....
| L 55-62
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| Charlotte Coliseum
Charlotte Coliseum
The Charlotte Coliseum was a multi-purpose sports and entertainment arena in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was operated by the Charlotte Coliseum Authority, which also oversees the operation of Bojangles' Coliseum, the Charlotte Convention Center, and Ovens Auditorium...
| 13-15
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 29
| September 3
| New York
New York Liberty
The New York Liberty is a professional basketball team based in New York City, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was one of the eight original franchises of the league...
| W 61-43
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| Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun Arena
The Mohegan Sun Arena is a 10,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Uncasville, Connecticut located inside Mohegan Sun. The arena facility features of configurable exhibition space and a clear span...
| 14-15
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 30
| September 10
| @ New York
New York Liberty
The New York Liberty is a professional basketball team based in New York City, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was one of the eight original franchises of the league...
| W 77-66
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| Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG and known colloquially as The Garden, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the New York City borough of Manhattan and located at 8th Avenue, between 31st and 33rd Streets, situated on top of Pennsylvania Station.Opened on February 11, 1968, it is the...
| 15-15
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 31
| September 12
| Seattle
Seattle Storm
The Seattle Storm is a professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began...
| W 71-64
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| Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun Arena
The Mohegan Sun Arena is a 10,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Uncasville, Connecticut located inside Mohegan Sun. The arena facility features of configurable exhibition space and a clear span...
| 16-15
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 32
| September 15
| @ Charlotte
Charlotte Sting
The Charlotte Sting was a Women's National Basketball Association franchise based in Charlotte, North Carolina and it was one of the league's eight original teams. The team folded on January 3, 2007....
| W 81-67
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| Charlotte Coliseum
Charlotte Coliseum
The Charlotte Coliseum was a multi-purpose sports and entertainment arena in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was operated by the Charlotte Coliseum Authority, which also oversees the operation of Bojangles' Coliseum, the Charlotte Convention Center, and Ovens Auditorium...
| 17-15
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 33
| September 17
| New York
New York Liberty
The New York Liberty is a professional basketball team based in New York City, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was one of the eight original franchises of the league...
| L 66-69
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| Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun Arena
The Mohegan Sun Arena is a 10,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Uncasville, Connecticut located inside Mohegan Sun. The arena facility features of configurable exhibition space and a clear span...
| 17-16
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| 34
| September 19
| Indiana
Indiana Fever
The Indiana Fever is a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began...
| W 80-60
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| Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun Arena
The Mohegan Sun Arena is a 10,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Uncasville, Connecticut located inside Mohegan Sun. The arena facility features of configurable exhibition space and a clear span...
| 18-16
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Playoffs
In the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs, the Sun had to face the Washington Mystics. Since the Sun had the better record, the series would be played with game 1 at Washington, game 2 at Connecticut, and game 3 (if needed) at Connecticut. The Sun lost the first game, but won the next two to advance to the next round.In the second round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs, the Sun had to face the New York Liberty. The Sun and the Liberty had identical records and each team had won two of the four meetings against each other in the regular season. The Sun attained home-court advantage however, because they beat the Liberty by more than the Liberty beat them. The series would be played with game 1 at New York and games 2 and 3 (if needed) at Connecticut. The Sun swept the Liberty and game 3 was not needed.
The Sun advanced to the WNBA Finals. The team would be facing off against the Seattle Storm. The Storm had the better record so the series would be played with game 1 at Connecticut, and games 2 and 3 (if needed) at Seattle. This was the last year the league played the finals in a best-of-three setup. The Storm beat the Sun 2 games to 1 to win the WNBA Finals.
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Eastern Conference Semifinals
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| 1
| September 25
| @ Washington
Washington Mystics
The Washington Mystics is a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded prior to the 1998 season. The team is owned by Monumental Sports & Entertainment , who also owns the Mystics'...
| L 59-67
| Whalen
Lindsay Whalen
Lindsay Marie Whalen is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA. She began her pro career as a point guard for the Connecticut Sun...
(16)
| McWilliams-Franklin (9)
| Douglas
Katie Douglas
Kathryn Elizabeth “Katie” Douglas is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA...
(4)
| MCI Center
13,263
| 0-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 2
| September 27
| Washington
Washington Mystics
The Washington Mystics is a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded prior to the 1998 season. The team is owned by Monumental Sports & Entertainment , who also owns the Mystics'...
| W 80-70
| Whalen
Lindsay Whalen
Lindsay Marie Whalen is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA. She began her pro career as a point guard for the Connecticut Sun...
(21)
| Sales
Nykesha Sales
Nykesha Simone Sales is a former professional basketball player in the WNBA, most recently for the Connecticut Sun. Her primary position is the small forward. Her second position is shooting guard. In 1999 Sales was added to the roster of the USA FIBA Senior National Team team...
(7)
| Whalen
Lindsay Whalen
Lindsay Marie Whalen is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA. She began her pro career as a point guard for the Connecticut Sun...
(6)
| Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun Arena
The Mohegan Sun Arena is a 10,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Uncasville, Connecticut located inside Mohegan Sun. The arena facility features of configurable exhibition space and a clear span...
5,760
| 1-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 3
| September 29
| Washington
Washington Mystics
The Washington Mystics is a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded prior to the 1998 season. The team is owned by Monumental Sports & Entertainment , who also owns the Mystics'...
| W 76-56
| Sales
Nykesha Sales
Nykesha Simone Sales is a former professional basketball player in the WNBA, most recently for the Connecticut Sun. Her primary position is the small forward. Her second position is shooting guard. In 1999 Sales was added to the roster of the USA FIBA Senior National Team team...
(18)
| McWilliams-Franklin (11)
| Douglas
Katie Douglas
Kathryn Elizabeth “Katie” Douglas is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA...
, Whalen
Lindsay Whalen
Lindsay Marie Whalen is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA. She began her pro career as a point guard for the Connecticut Sun...
(6)
| Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun Arena
The Mohegan Sun Arena is a 10,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Uncasville, Connecticut located inside Mohegan Sun. The arena facility features of configurable exhibition space and a clear span...
5,514
| 2-1
|}
|
Eastern Conference Finals
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| 1
| October 1
| @ New York
New York Liberty
The New York Liberty is a professional basketball team based in New York City, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was one of the eight original franchises of the league...
| W 61-51
| Sales
Nykesha Sales
Nykesha Simone Sales is a former professional basketball player in the WNBA, most recently for the Connecticut Sun. Her primary position is the small forward. Her second position is shooting guard. In 1999 Sales was added to the roster of the USA FIBA Senior National Team team...
(15)
| McWilliams-Franklin, Palmer-Daniel (10)
| Whalen
Lindsay Whalen
Lindsay Marie Whalen is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA. She began her pro career as a point guard for the Connecticut Sun...
(5)
| Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG and known colloquially as The Garden, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the New York City borough of Manhattan and located at 8th Avenue, between 31st and 33rd Streets, situated on top of Pennsylvania Station.Opened on February 11, 1968, it is the...
12,146
| 1-0
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 2
| October 3
| New York
New York Liberty
The New York Liberty is a professional basketball team based in New York City, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was one of the eight original franchises of the league...
| W 60-57
| McWilliams-Franklin (18)
| McWilliams-Franklin (9)
| Douglas
Katie Douglas
Kathryn Elizabeth “Katie” Douglas is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA...
(4)
| Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun Arena
The Mohegan Sun Arena is a 10,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Uncasville, Connecticut located inside Mohegan Sun. The arena facility features of configurable exhibition space and a clear span...
6,734
| 2-0
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|
WNBA Finals
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|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 1
| October 8
| Seattle
Seattle Storm
The Seattle Storm is a professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began...
| W 68-64
| Douglas
Katie Douglas
Kathryn Elizabeth “Katie” Douglas is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA...
(18)
| Sales
Nykesha Sales
Nykesha Simone Sales is a former professional basketball player in the WNBA, most recently for the Connecticut Sun. Her primary position is the small forward. Her second position is shooting guard. In 1999 Sales was added to the roster of the USA FIBA Senior National Team team...
(9)
| Whalen
Lindsay Whalen
Lindsay Marie Whalen is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA. She began her pro career as a point guard for the Connecticut Sun...
(9)
| Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun Arena
The Mohegan Sun Arena is a 10,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Uncasville, Connecticut located inside Mohegan Sun. The arena facility features of configurable exhibition space and a clear span...
9,518 (sellout)
| 1-0
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 2
| October 10
| @ Seattle
Seattle Storm
The Seattle Storm is a professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began...
| L 65-67
| Sales
Nykesha Sales
Nykesha Simone Sales is a former professional basketball player in the WNBA, most recently for the Connecticut Sun. Her primary position is the small forward. Her second position is shooting guard. In 1999 Sales was added to the roster of the USA FIBA Senior National Team team...
(32)
| McWilliams-Franklin (7)
| Whalen
Lindsay Whalen
Lindsay Marie Whalen is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA. She began her pro career as a point guard for the Connecticut Sun...
(7)
| KeyArena
KeyArena
KeyArena at Seattle Center , is a multipurpose arena, in Seattle, Washington. It is located north of downtown in the entertainment complex known as Seattle Center, the site of the 1962 World's Fair, the Century 21 Exposition...
17,072 (sellout)
| 1-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 3
| October 12
| @ Seattle
Seattle Storm
The Seattle Storm is a professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began...
| L 60-74
| Sales
Nykesha Sales
Nykesha Simone Sales is a former professional basketball player in the WNBA, most recently for the Connecticut Sun. Her primary position is the small forward. Her second position is shooting guard. In 1999 Sales was added to the roster of the USA FIBA Senior National Team team...
(18)
| Douglas
Katie Douglas
Kathryn Elizabeth “Katie” Douglas is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA...
(6)
| Douglas
Katie Douglas
Kathryn Elizabeth “Katie” Douglas is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA...
, Whalen
Lindsay Whalen
Lindsay Marie Whalen is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA. She began her pro career as a point guard for the Connecticut Sun...
, McWilliams-Franklin (2)
| KeyArena
KeyArena
KeyArena at Seattle Center , is a multipurpose arena, in Seattle, Washington. It is located north of downtown in the entertainment complex known as Seattle Center, the site of the 1962 World's Fair, the Century 21 Exposition...
17,072 (sellout)
| 1-2
|}
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Awards and honors
- Taj McWilliams-Franklin, Nykesha SalesNykesha SalesNykesha Simone Sales is a former professional basketball player in the WNBA, most recently for the Connecticut Sun. Her primary position is the small forward. Her second position is shooting guard. In 1999 Sales was added to the roster of the USA FIBA Senior National Team team...
, and Lindsay WhalenLindsay WhalenLindsay Marie Whalen is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA. She began her pro career as a point guard for the Connecticut Sun...
were named to the WNBA All-Star team. - Nykesha Sales was named to the All-WNBA Second Team.
- Wendy Palmer-DanielWendy Palmer-Daniel-External links:***...
was named the Most Improved Player. - Nykesha Sales was given the Off Season Community Assist Award.
- Nykesha Sales was named the WNBA Player of the Week for the week of June 27, 2004.
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