2006 Connecticut Sun season
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The 2006 WNBA season
was their 8th season and their 4th in Connecticut. The Sun attempted to return to the postseason for the fourth consecutive season and were successful. Before the season started, many thought the Sun would make their third consecutive trip to the WNBA Finals, but lost to the eventual champion Detroit Shock
in 3 games.
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! colspan=2 style="background:#092C57; color:#FFC322" | 2006 Game Log: Preseason
|- valign="top"
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The 2006 WNBA season
was their 8th season and their 4th in Connecticut. The Sun attempted to return to the postseason for the fourth consecutive season and were successful. Before the season started, many thought the Sun would make their third consecutive trip to the WNBA Finals, but lost to the eventual champion Detroit Shock
in 3 games.
! 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
|-
| 2
| 28
| Debbie Merrill
|
| Ohio State
|-
| 3
| 42
| Marita Payne
|
| Auburn
|-
|}
|-
! colspan=2 style="background:#092C57; color:#FFC322" | 2006 Game Log: Preseason
|- valign="top"
|
The 2006 WNBA season
was their 8th season and their 4th in Connecticut. The Sun attempted to return to the postseason for the fourth consecutive season and were successful. Before the season started, many thought the Sun would make their third consecutive trip to the WNBA Finals, but lost to the eventual champion Detroit Shock
in 3 games.
! 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
|-
| 2
| 28
| Debbie Merrill
|
| Ohio State
|-
| 3
| 42
| Marita Payne
|
| Auburn
|-
|}
|-
! colspan=2 style="background:#092C57; color:#FFC322" | 2006 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/Attendance
! width="5%" | Record
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 1 || May 7 || Detroit
|| L 58-77 || Carey
(10) || Jones
(8) || Phillips
(6) || Mohegan Sun Arena
7,272 || 0-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 2 || May 9 || @ Sacramento
|| L 73-74 || Sales
(19) || Jones
(7) || N/A || University Arena
6,392 || 0-2
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 3 || May 13 || @ Phoenix
|| W 96-85 || Sales
(30) || McWilliams-Franklin (9) || Douglas
(4) || US Airways Center
2,069 || 1-2
|}
|}
|-
! colspan=2 style="background:#092C57; color:#FFC322" | 2006 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/Attendance
! width="5%" | Record
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 1
| May 20
| New York
| W 91-74
| Sales
(19)
| Sales
(10)
| Whalen
, Sales
(5)
| Mohegan Sun Arena
8,316
| 1-0
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 2
| May 23
| @ Minnesota
| W 81-69
| Douglas
(28)
| McWilliams-Franklin (11)
| Whalen
(6)
| Target Center
9,471
| 2-0
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 3
| May 27
| Detroit
| L 73-77 (OT)
| Douglas
(18)
| McWilliams-Franklin, Douglas
(7)
| Whalen
(5)
| Mohegan Sun Arena
6,738
| 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%" | Record
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 4
| June 1
| @ Charlotte
| W 89-65
| Sales
(18)
| Dydek
(15)
| Douglas
(5)
| Charlotte Bobcats Arena
3,632
| 3-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 5
| June 3
| Charlotte
| W 89-71
| Dydek
(17)
| McWilliams-Franklin (15)
| Sales
(5)
| Mohegan Sun Arena
7,318
| 4-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 6
| June 7
| @ New York
| W 75-60
| Douglas
(17)
| McWilliams-Franklin (7)
| Sales
, Phillips
(4)
| Madison Square Garden
10,180
| 5-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 7
| June 9
| Seattle
| W 85-81
| Douglas
(18)
| Dydek
(12)
| Whalen
(9)
| Mohegan Sun Arena
7,138
| 6-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 8
| June 13
| Washington
| W 85-71
| Douglas
(26)
| Douglas
(7)
| Whalen
, Jones
(4)
| Mohegan Sun Arena
6,339
| 7-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 9
| June 16
| @ Phoenix
| L 86-91
| Douglas
(27)
| McWilliams-Franklin (17)
| Whalen
(4)
| US Airways Center
6,378
| 7-2
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 10
| June 17
| @ Los Angeles
| L 70-82
| Jones
(16)
| Sales
, Dydek
, Jones
(5)
| Whalen
(5)
| STAPLES Center
7,991
| 7-3
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 11
| June 20
| @ Charlotte
| W 90-66
| Sales
(15)
| McWilliams-Franklin (9)
| Whalen
(6)
| Charlotte Bobcats Arena
4,243
| 8-3
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 12
| June 22
| Minnesota
| W 79-62
| Whalen
, Dydek
(16)
| Jones
(11)
| Sales
(4)
| Mohegan Sun Arena
6,573
| 9-3
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 13
| June 23
| @ Chicago
| W 84-79
| Sales
(23)
| McWilliams-Franklin (14)
| Whalen
(6)
| UIC Pavilion
2,818
| 10-3
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 14
| June 25
| @ Washington
| L 80-87
| McWilliams-Franklin, Sales
, Jones
(15)
| McWilliams-Franklin (11)
| Whalen
(6)
| MCI Center
7,216
| 10-4
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 15
| June 27
| Houston
| W 73-57
| Sales
(19)
| Dydek
(13)
| Whalen
(6)
| Mohegan Sun Arena
6,220
| 11-4
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 16
| June 30
| Detroit
| L 64-70
| Jones
(16)
| McWilliams-Franklin (10)
| Whalen
(5)
| Mohegan Sun Arena
7,003
| 11-5
|}
|-
|
{| 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%" | Record
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 17
| July 1
| @ Indiana
| W 76-66
| Douglas
(22)
| Whalen
(10)
| Whalen
, Sales
(3)
| Conseco Fieldhouse
7,033
| 12-5
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 18
| July 6
| Charlotte
| W 76-71
| Whalen
(20)
| Dydek
(9)
| Whalen
(5)
| Mohegan Sun Arena
6,019
| 13-5
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 19
| July 8
| Phoenix
| W 82-77
| Douglas
(22)
| McWilliams-Franklin (12)
| McWilliams-Franklin (5)
| Mohegan Sun Arena
9,341
| 14-5
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 20
| July 15
| @ Sacramento
| L 63-69
| McWilliams-Franklin (13)
| McWilliams-Franklin (10)
| Phillips
(4)
| ARCO Arena
7,997
| 14-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 21
| July 16
| @ Seattle
| W 92-83
| Douglas
(26)
| Dydek
(14)
| McWilliams-Franklin (7)
| KeyArena
8,952
| 15-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 22
| July 20
| Chicago
| W 86-72
| Douglas
(19)
| McWilliams-Franklin (8)
| Phillips
(6)
| Mohegan Sun Arena
6,740
| 16-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 23
| July 22
| @ San Antonio
| W 79-61
| Dydek
(18)
| McWilliams-Franklin (10)
| McWilliams-Franklin, Whalen
(7)
| AT&T Center
N/A
| 17-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 24
| July 24
| @ New York
| W 89-71
| McWilliams-Franklin (22)
| Dydek
(10)
| Douglas
(6)
| Madison Square Garden
8,419
| 18-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 25
| July 25
| Washington
| W 73-86
| Douglas
(28)
| McWilliams-Franklin (12)
| McWilliams-Franklin (6)
| Mohegan Sun Arena
6,535
| 19-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 26
| July 28
| Sacramento
| W 75-68
| Douglas
(19)
| McWilliams-Franklin (14)
| Douglas
(6)
| Mohegan Sun Arena
7,558
| 20-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 27
| July 30
| San Antonio
| W 72-65
| Jones
(22)
| Jones
, Dydek
(8)
| Carey
(4)
| Mohegan Sun Arena
7,454
| 21-6
|}
|-
|
{| 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%" | Record
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 28
| August 1
| New York
| W 66-52
| Jones
(22)
| McWilliams-Franklin, Dydek
(10)
| Phillips
(5)
| Mohegan Sun Arena
7,159
| 22-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 29
| August 3
| Los Angeles
| W 72-63
| McWilliams-Franklin (22)
| Jones
(10)
| Phillips
(5)
| Mohegan Sun Arena
8,675
| 23-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 30
| August 6
| @ Houston
| W 86-67
| McWilliams-Franklin (21)
| McWilliams-Franklin (13)
| Whalen
(9)
| Toyota Center
8,726
| 24-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 31
| August 8
| @ Chicago
| W 85-59
| Douglas
(19)
| McWilliams-Franklin (12)
| Whalen
, Jones
(5)
| UIC Pavilion
3,520
| 25-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 32
| August 9
| @ Indiana
| W 71-63
| Jones
(21)
| McWilliams-Franklin (14)
| Sales
(4)
| Conseco Fieldhouse
7,368
| 26-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 33
| August 11
| Indiana
| L 68-87
| Whalen
(16)
| McWilliams-Franklin (5)
| Phillips
(4)
| Mohegan Sun Arena
9,341 (sellout)
| 26-7
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 34
| August 13
| @ Detroit
| L 65-88
| McWilliams-Franklin (13)
| McWilliams-Franklin, Sales
(5)
| Phillips
, Dydek
(3)
| Palace of Auburn Hills
11,558
| 26-8
|-
|}
|}
In the second round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs, the Sun had to face rival Detroit Shock. Again, the Sun had the better record and the series would be played with game 1 at Detroit and games 2 and 3 (if needed) at Connecticut. Even though the Sun had a better record in the regular season, Detroit had managed to beat Connecticut in all four of the season meetings. Surprisingly, the Sun won game two of the series but went on to lose game three on their home court. Detroit advanced to the WNBA Finals. Had Connecticut advanced, it would have been the third consecutive season the Sun had made it to the WNBA Finals.
{| class="toccolours" width=90% style="clear:both; margin:1.5em auto; text-align:center;"
|-
! colspan=2 style="background:#092C57; color:#FFC322" | 2006 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="bbffbb"
| 1
| August 18
| @ Washington
| W 76-61
| Whalen
(22)
| McWilliams-Franklin (14)
| McWilliams-Franklin (6)
| Verizon Center
8,547
| 1-0
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 2
| August 20
| Washington
| W 68-65
| Douglas
(16)
| McWilliams-Franklin (14)
| Sales
(5)
| Mohegan Sun Arena
7,579
| 2-0
|}
|-
|
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable"
|-
! width="5%" | Game
! width="10%" | Date
! width="10%" | Opponent
! width="5%" | 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
| August 24
| @ Detroit
| L 59-70
| Whalen
, Phillips
(13)
| Dydek
(8)
| McWilliams-Franklin, Whalen
, Phillips
(3)
| Palace of Auburn Hills
9,476
| 0-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 2
| August 26
| Detroit
| W 77-73
| McWilliams-Franklin (18)
| Jones
(8)
| Sales
(4)
| Mohegan Sun Arena
7,377
| 1-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 3
| August 27
| Detroit
| L 55-79
| McWilliams-Franklin (12)
| Dydek
(9)
| Sales
(3)
| Mohegan Sun Arena
6,820
| 1-2
|}
|}
!width="40"|Pos.
!width="165"|Starter
!width="230"|Bench
!width="165"|Inactive
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#FFCC00"
! style="background:#B22222" | C
| Margo Dydek
|| Laura Summerton
|| style="background:#FAFAD2"|
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#FFCC00"
! style="background:#B22222" | PF
| Taj McWilliams-Franklin || Asjha Jones
-- Le'Coe Willingham
|| style="background:#FAFAD2" |
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#FFCC00"
! style="background:#B22222" | SF
| Nykesha Sales
|| Megan Mahoney
|| style="background:#FAFAD2" |
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#FFCC00"
! style="background:#B22222" | SG
| Katie Douglas
|| Erin Phillips
|| style="background:#FAFAD2"|
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#FFCC00"
! style="background:#B22222" | PG
| Lindsay Whalen
|| Jamie Carey
|| style="background:#FAFAD2"|
|}
2006 WNBA season
-External links:*******...
was their 8th season and their 4th in Connecticut. The Sun attempted to return to the postseason for the fourth consecutive season and were successful. Before the season started, many thought the Sun would make their third consecutive trip to the WNBA Finals, but lost to the eventual champion Detroit Shock
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...
in 3 games.
WNBA Draft
| Round | Pick | Player | Nationality | School/Team/Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 28 | Debbie Merrill | Ohio State Ohio State Buckeyes The Ohio State Buckeyes are the intercollegiate sports teams and players of The Ohio State University, named after the state tree, the Buckeye. The Buckeyes participate in the NCAA's Division I in all sports and the Big Ten Conference in most sports... |
|
| 3 | 42 | Marita Payne Marita Payne Marita Payne-Wiggins is a Canadian athlete who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for Canada, starting in 1984. She ran for Florida State University... |
Auburn Auburn Tigers Auburn Tigers is the name given to Auburn University athletic teams. The University is a member of the Southeastern Conference and competes in NCAA Division I, fielding 19 varsity teams in 13 sports:* Men's sports** Baseball** Basketball... |
|
Transactions
- July 24: The Sun signed Jessica Brungo.
- July 13: The Sun signed Brooke Queenan.
- June 29: The Sun waived Ambrosia Anderson.
- May 19: The Sun waived Donna Loffhagen and Jennifer Derevjanik.
- May 16: The Sun waived Brooke Queenan.
- May 15: The Sun waived Monique Coker.
- May 13: The Sun waived Katie Cronin and Jessica Brungo.
- May 12: The Sun signed Brooke Queenan.
- May 11: The Sun signed Ambrosia Anderson.
- April 6: The Sun signed Katie Cronin.
- March 27: The Sun have agreed to terms with Erin Phillips.
- March 15: The Sun signed Monique Coker.
- March 1: The Sun resigned Jennifer Derevjanik.
- February 28: The Sun resigned Jamie Carey.
- February 27: The Sun resigned Laura Summerton and Le'Coe Willingham and signed Donna Loffhagen.
- February 10: The Sun resigned Asjha Jones.
- February 7: The Sun resigned Nykesha Sales.
- February 1: The Sun announced the signings of Megan Mahoney and Candace Futrell.
Roster
Preseason
{| class="toccolours" width=90% style="clear:both; margin:1.5em auto; text-align:center;"|-
! colspan=2 style="background:#092C57; color:#FFC322" | 2006 Game Log: Preseason
|- valign="top"
|
The 2006 WNBA season
2006 WNBA season
-External links:*******...
was their 8th season and their 4th in Connecticut. The Sun attempted to return to the postseason for the fourth consecutive season and were successful. Before the season started, many thought the Sun would make their third consecutive trip to the WNBA Finals, but lost to the eventual champion Detroit Shock
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...
in 3 games.
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
|-
| 2
| 28
| Debbie Merrill
|
| Ohio State
Ohio State Buckeyes
The Ohio State Buckeyes are the intercollegiate sports teams and players of The Ohio State University, named after the state tree, the Buckeye. The Buckeyes participate in the NCAA's Division I in all sports and the Big Ten Conference in most sports...
|-
| 3
| 42
| Marita Payne
Marita Payne
Marita Payne-Wiggins is a Canadian athlete who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for Canada, starting in 1984. She ran for Florida State University...
|
| Auburn
Auburn Tigers
Auburn Tigers is the name given to Auburn University athletic teams. The University is a member of the Southeastern Conference and competes in NCAA Division I, fielding 19 varsity teams in 13 sports:* Men's sports** Baseball** Basketball...
|-
|}
Transactions
- July 24: The Sun signed Jessica Brungo.
- July 13: The Sun signed Brooke Queenan.
- June 29: The Sun waived Ambrosia Anderson.
- May 19: The Sun waived Donna Loffhagen and Jennifer Derevjanik.
- May 16: The Sun waived Brooke Queenan.
- May 15: The Sun waived Monique Coker.
- May 13: The Sun waived Katie Cronin and Jessica Brungo.
- May 12: The Sun signed Brooke Queenan.
- May 11: The Sun signed Ambrosia Anderson.
- April 6: The Sun signed Katie Cronin.
- March 27: The Sun have agreed to terms with Erin Phillips.
- March 15: The Sun signed Monique Coker.
- March 1: The Sun resigned Jennifer Derevjanik.
- February 28: The Sun resigned Jamie Carey.
- February 27: The Sun resigned Laura Summerton and Le'Coe Willingham and signed Donna Loffhagen.
- February 10: The Sun resigned Asjha Jones.
- February 7: The Sun resigned Nykesha Sales.
- February 1: The Sun announced the signings of Megan Mahoney and Candace Futrell.
Roster
Preseason
{| class="toccolours" width=90% style="clear:both; margin:1.5em auto; text-align:center;"|-
! colspan=2 style="background:#092C57; color:#FFC322" | 2006 Game Log: Preseason
|- valign="top"
|
The 2006 WNBA season
2006 WNBA season
-External links:*******...
was their 8th season and their 4th in Connecticut. The Sun attempted to return to the postseason for the fourth consecutive season and were successful. Before the season started, many thought the Sun would make their third consecutive trip to the WNBA Finals, but lost to the eventual champion Detroit Shock
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...
in 3 games.
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
|-
| 2
| 28
| Debbie Merrill
|
| Ohio State
Ohio State Buckeyes
The Ohio State Buckeyes are the intercollegiate sports teams and players of The Ohio State University, named after the state tree, the Buckeye. The Buckeyes participate in the NCAA's Division I in all sports and the Big Ten Conference in most sports...
|-
| 3
| 42
| Marita Payne
Marita Payne
Marita Payne-Wiggins is a Canadian athlete who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for Canada, starting in 1984. She ran for Florida State University...
|
| Auburn
Auburn Tigers
Auburn Tigers is the name given to Auburn University athletic teams. The University is a member of the Southeastern Conference and competes in NCAA Division I, fielding 19 varsity teams in 13 sports:* Men's sports** Baseball** Basketball...
|-
|}
Transactions
- July 24: The Sun signed Jessica Brungo.
- July 13: The Sun signed Brooke Queenan.
- June 29: The Sun waived Ambrosia Anderson.
- May 19: The Sun waived Donna Loffhagen and Jennifer Derevjanik.
- May 16: The Sun waived Brooke Queenan.
- May 15: The Sun waived Monique Coker.
- May 13: The Sun waived Katie Cronin and Jessica Brungo.
- May 12: The Sun signed Brooke Queenan.
- May 11: The Sun signed Ambrosia Anderson.
- April 6: The Sun signed Katie Cronin.
- March 27: The Sun have agreed to terms with Erin Phillips.
- March 15: The Sun signed Monique Coker.
- March 1: The Sun resigned Jennifer Derevjanik.
- February 28: The Sun resigned Jamie Carey.
- February 27: The Sun resigned Laura Summerton and Le'Coe Willingham and signed Donna Loffhagen.
- February 10: The Sun resigned Asjha Jones.
- February 7: The Sun resigned Nykesha Sales.
- February 1: The Sun announced the signings of Megan Mahoney and Candace Futrell.
Roster
Preseason
{| class="toccolours" width=90% style="clear:both; margin:1.5em auto; text-align:center;"|-
! colspan=2 style="background:#092C57; color:#FFC322" | 2006 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/Attendance
! width="5%" | Record
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 1 || May 7 || 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 58-77 || Carey
Jamie Carey
Jamie Leigh Carey was a professional basketball player, playing the point guard position for the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA until her retirement in 2009...
(10) || Jones
Asjha Jones
Asjha Takera Jones is a professional basketball player. She plays the power forward position for the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA.-Early years:...
(8) || Phillips
Erin Phillips
Erin Victoria Phillips is an Australian professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she currently plays for the Indiana Fever in the Women's National Basketball Association and for Adelaide Lightning in the Women's National Basketball League .-Personal:Phillips is the daughter...
(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...
7,272 || 0-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 2 || May 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 73-74 || 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...
(19) || Jones
Asjha Jones
Asjha Takera Jones is a professional basketball player. She plays the power forward position for the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA.-Early years:...
(7) || N/A || University Arena
University Arena
The Pit, originally known as University Arena, is a basketball-only arena in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It serves primarily as the home of the University of New Mexico Lobo basketball teams. The arena seats 17,126 for basketball, has 40 luxury suites, and 350 club seats...
6,392 || 0-2
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 3 || May 13 || @ 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...
|| W 96-85 || 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...
(30) || McWilliams-Franklin (9) || Douglas
Katie Douglas
Kathryn Elizabeth “Katie” Douglas is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA...
(4) || US Airways Center
US Airways Center
US Airways Center is a sports and entertainment arena located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It opened in 1992, and is the home of the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association, the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association, and the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena...
2,069 || 1-2
|}
|}
Regular season
{| class="toccolours" width=90% style="clear:both; margin:1.5em auto; text-align:center;"|-
! colspan=2 style="background:#092C57; color:#FFC322" | 2006 Game Log: Regular Season
|- valign="top"
|
May
{| 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%" | Record
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 1
| May 20
| 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 91-74
| 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...
(19)
| 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...
(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...
, 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...
(5)
| 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...
8,316
| 1-0
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 2
| May 23
| @ 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...
| W 81-69
| Douglas
Katie Douglas
Kathryn Elizabeth “Katie” Douglas is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA...
(28)
| McWilliams-Franklin (11)
| 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)
| 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....
9,471
| 2-0
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 3
| May 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...
| L 73-77 (OT)
| Douglas
Katie Douglas
Kathryn Elizabeth “Katie” Douglas is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA...
(18)
| McWilliams-Franklin, Douglas
Katie Douglas
Kathryn Elizabeth “Katie” Douglas is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA...
(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...
(5)
| 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...
6,738
| 2-1
|}
|
June
{| 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%" | Record
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 4
| June 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....
| W 89-65
| 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)
| Dydek
Margo Dydek
Małgorzata Dydek , known as Margo Dydek in the United States, was a Polish international professional basketball player. Standing tall, she was famous for being the tallest active professional female basketball player in the world...
(15)
| Douglas
Katie Douglas
Kathryn Elizabeth “Katie” Douglas is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA...
(5)
| Charlotte Bobcats Arena
Charlotte Bobcats Arena
Time Warner Cable Arena , is an entertainment and sports venue, located in center city Charlotte, North Carolina. Its primary use is as the home court of the Charlotte Bobcats of the NBA...
3,632
| 3-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 5
| 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 89-71
| Dydek
Margo Dydek
Małgorzata Dydek , known as Margo Dydek in the United States, was a Polish international professional basketball player. Standing tall, she was famous for being the tallest active professional female basketball player in the world...
(17)
| McWilliams-Franklin (15)
| 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...
(5)
| 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...
7,318
| 4-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 6
| June 7
| @ 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 75-60
| Douglas
Katie Douglas
Kathryn Elizabeth “Katie” Douglas is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA...
(17)
| McWilliams-Franklin (7)
| 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...
, Phillips
Erin Phillips
Erin Victoria Phillips is an Australian professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she currently plays for the Indiana Fever in the Women's National Basketball Association and for Adelaide Lightning in the Women's National Basketball League .-Personal:Phillips is the daughter...
(4)
| 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...
10,180
| 5-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 7
| June 9
| 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 85-81
| Douglas
Katie Douglas
Kathryn Elizabeth “Katie” Douglas is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA...
(18)
| Dydek
Margo Dydek
Małgorzata Dydek , known as Margo Dydek in the United States, was a Polish international professional basketball player. Standing tall, she was famous for being the tallest active professional female basketball player in the world...
(12)
| 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...
7,138
| 6-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 8
| June 13
| 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 85-71
| Douglas
Katie Douglas
Kathryn Elizabeth “Katie” Douglas is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA...
(26)
| Douglas
Katie Douglas
Kathryn Elizabeth “Katie” Douglas is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA...
(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...
, Jones
Asjha Jones
Asjha Takera Jones is a professional basketball player. She plays the power forward position for the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA.-Early years:...
(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...
6,339
| 7-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 9
| June 16
| @ 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 86-91
| Douglas
Katie Douglas
Kathryn Elizabeth “Katie” Douglas is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA...
(27)
| McWilliams-Franklin (17)
| 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...
(4)
| US Airways Center
US Airways Center
US Airways Center is a sports and entertainment arena located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It opened in 1992, and is the home of the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association, the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association, and the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena...
6,378
| 7-2
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 10
| June 17
| @ 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 70-82
| Jones
Asjha Jones
Asjha Takera Jones is a professional basketball player. She plays the power forward position for the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA.-Early years:...
(16)
| 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...
, Dydek
Margo Dydek
Małgorzata Dydek , known as Margo Dydek in the United States, was a Polish international professional basketball player. Standing tall, she was famous for being the tallest active professional female basketball player in the world...
, Jones
Asjha Jones
Asjha Takera Jones is a professional basketball player. She plays the power forward position for the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA.-Early years:...
(5)
| 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)
| 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...
7,991
| 7-3
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 11
| June 20
| @ 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 90-66
| 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 (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...
(6)
| Charlotte Bobcats Arena
Charlotte Bobcats Arena
Time Warner Cable Arena , is an entertainment and sports venue, located in center city Charlotte, North Carolina. Its primary use is as the home court of the Charlotte Bobcats of the NBA...
4,243
| 8-3
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 12
| June 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...
| W 79-62
| 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...
, Dydek
Margo Dydek
Małgorzata Dydek , known as Margo Dydek in the United States, was a Polish international professional basketball player. Standing tall, she was famous for being the tallest active professional female basketball player in the world...
(16)
| Jones
Asjha Jones
Asjha Takera Jones is a professional basketball player. She plays the power forward position for the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA.-Early years:...
(11)
| 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...
(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...
6,573
| 9-3
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 13
| June 23
| @ Chicago
Chicago Sky
The Chicago Sky is a professional basketball team based in Rosemont, Illinois, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2006 WNBA season began. The team is owned by Michael J. Alter and Margaret Stender...
| W 84-79
| 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...
(23)
| McWilliams-Franklin (14)
| 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)
| UIC Pavilion
UIC Pavilion
The UIC Pavilion is a 6,958-seat multi-purpose arena, located at 525 S. Racine Street on the West Side in Chicago, Illinois, USA, which opened in 1982. It is home to the University of Illinois at Chicago Flames basketball team and the former home of the Chicago Sky WNBA team...
2,818
| 10-3
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 14
| June 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 80-87
| McWilliams-Franklin, 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...
, Jones
Asjha Jones
Asjha Takera Jones is a professional basketball player. She plays the power forward position for the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA.-Early years:...
(15)
| McWilliams-Franklin (11)
| 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)
| MCI Center
7,216
| 10-4
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 15
| June 27
| 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...
| W 73-57
| 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...
(19)
| Dydek
Margo Dydek
Małgorzata Dydek , known as Margo Dydek in the United States, was a Polish international professional basketball player. Standing tall, she was famous for being the tallest active professional female basketball player in the world...
(13)
| 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...
6,220
| 11-4
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 16
| June 30
| 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 64-70
| Jones
Asjha Jones
Asjha Takera Jones is a professional basketball player. She plays the power forward position for the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA.-Early years:...
(16)
| McWilliams-Franklin (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)
| 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...
7,003
| 11-5
|}
|
July
{| 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%" | Record
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 17
| July 1
| @ 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 76-66
| Douglas
Katie Douglas
Kathryn Elizabeth “Katie” Douglas is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA...
(22)
| 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...
(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...
, 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...
(3)
| 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...
7,033
| 12-5
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 18
| July 6
| 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 76-71
| 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...
(20)
| Dydek
Margo Dydek
Małgorzata Dydek , known as Margo Dydek in the United States, was a Polish international professional basketball player. Standing tall, she was famous for being the tallest active professional female basketball player in the world...
(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...
(5)
| 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...
6,019
| 13-5
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 19
| July 8
| 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...
| W 82-77
| Douglas
Katie Douglas
Kathryn Elizabeth “Katie” Douglas is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA...
(22)
| McWilliams-Franklin (12)
| McWilliams-Franklin (5)
| 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...
9,341
| 14-5
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 20
| July 15
| @ 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 63-69
| McWilliams-Franklin (13)
| McWilliams-Franklin (10)
| Phillips
Erin Phillips
Erin Victoria Phillips is an Australian professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she currently plays for the Indiana Fever in the Women's National Basketball Association and for Adelaide Lightning in the Women's National Basketball League .-Personal:Phillips is the daughter...
(4)
| 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:...
7,997
| 14-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 21
| July 16
| @ 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 92-83
| Douglas
Katie Douglas
Kathryn Elizabeth “Katie” Douglas is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA...
(26)
| Dydek
Margo Dydek
Małgorzata Dydek , known as Margo Dydek in the United States, was a Polish international professional basketball player. Standing tall, she was famous for being the tallest active professional female basketball player in the world...
(14)
| McWilliams-Franklin (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...
8,952
| 15-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 22
| July 20
| Chicago
Chicago Sky
The Chicago Sky is a professional basketball team based in Rosemont, Illinois, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2006 WNBA season began. The team is owned by Michael J. Alter and Margaret Stender...
| W 86-72
| Douglas
Katie Douglas
Kathryn Elizabeth “Katie” Douglas is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA...
(19)
| McWilliams-Franklin (8)
| Phillips
Erin Phillips
Erin Victoria Phillips is an Australian professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she currently plays for the Indiana Fever in the Women's National Basketball Association and for Adelaide Lightning in the Women's National Basketball League .-Personal:Phillips is the daughter...
(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...
6,740
| 16-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 23
| July 22
| @ 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 79-61
| Dydek
Margo Dydek
Małgorzata Dydek , known as Margo Dydek in the United States, was a Polish international professional basketball player. Standing tall, she was famous for being the tallest active professional female basketball player in the world...
(18)
| McWilliams-Franklin (10)
| McWilliams-Franklin, 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)
| AT&T Center
AT&T Center
AT&T Center is an indoor arena, located in San Antonio, Texas, USA. It seats 18,581, for basketball , 13,800, for ice hockey and 19,000, for concerts or religious gatherings and contains 2,018 club seats, 50 luxury suites and 32 bathrooms .It was completed in 2002, as the SBC...
N/A
| 17-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 24
| July 24
| @ 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 89-71
| McWilliams-Franklin (22)
| Dydek
Margo Dydek
Małgorzata Dydek , known as Margo Dydek in the United States, was a Polish international professional basketball player. Standing tall, she was famous for being the tallest active professional female basketball player in the world...
(10)
| Douglas
Katie Douglas
Kathryn Elizabeth “Katie” Douglas is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA...
(6)
| 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...
8,419
| 18-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 25
| July 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'...
| W 73-86
| Douglas
Katie Douglas
Kathryn Elizabeth “Katie” Douglas is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA...
(28)
| McWilliams-Franklin (12)
| McWilliams-Franklin (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...
6,535
| 19-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 26
| July 28
| 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 75-68
| Douglas
Katie Douglas
Kathryn Elizabeth “Katie” Douglas is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA...
(19)
| McWilliams-Franklin (14)
| Douglas
Katie Douglas
Kathryn Elizabeth “Katie” Douglas is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA...
(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...
7,558
| 20-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 27
| July 30
| 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 72-65
| Jones
Asjha Jones
Asjha Takera Jones is a professional basketball player. She plays the power forward position for the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA.-Early years:...
(22)
| Jones
Asjha Jones
Asjha Takera Jones is a professional basketball player. She plays the power forward position for the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA.-Early years:...
, Dydek
Margo Dydek
Małgorzata Dydek , known as Margo Dydek in the United States, was a Polish international professional basketball player. Standing tall, she was famous for being the tallest active professional female basketball player in the world...
(8)
| Carey
Jamie Carey
Jamie Leigh Carey was a professional basketball player, playing the point guard position for the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA until her retirement in 2009...
(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...
7,454
| 21-6
|}
|
August
{| 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%" | Record
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 28
| August 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 66-52
| Jones
Asjha Jones
Asjha Takera Jones is a professional basketball player. She plays the power forward position for the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA.-Early years:...
(22)
| McWilliams-Franklin, Dydek
Margo Dydek
Małgorzata Dydek , known as Margo Dydek in the United States, was a Polish international professional basketball player. Standing tall, she was famous for being the tallest active professional female basketball player in the world...
(10)
| Phillips
Erin Phillips
Erin Victoria Phillips is an Australian professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she currently plays for the Indiana Fever in the Women's National Basketball Association and for Adelaide Lightning in the Women's National Basketball League .-Personal:Phillips is the daughter...
(5)
| 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...
7,159
| 22-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 29
| August 3
| 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 72-63
| McWilliams-Franklin (22)
| Jones
Asjha Jones
Asjha Takera Jones is a professional basketball player. She plays the power forward position for the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA.-Early years:...
(10)
| Phillips
Erin Phillips
Erin Victoria Phillips is an Australian professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she currently plays for the Indiana Fever in the Women's National Basketball Association and for Adelaide Lightning in the Women's National Basketball League .-Personal:Phillips is the daughter...
(5)
| 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...
8,675
| 23-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 30
| August 6
| @ 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...
| W 86-67
| McWilliams-Franklin (21)
| McWilliams-Franklin (13)
| 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)
| 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...
8,726
| 24-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 31
| August 8
| @ Chicago
Chicago Sky
The Chicago Sky is a professional basketball team based in Rosemont, Illinois, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2006 WNBA season began. The team is owned by Michael J. Alter and Margaret Stender...
| W 85-59
| Douglas
Katie Douglas
Kathryn Elizabeth “Katie” Douglas is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA...
(19)
| McWilliams-Franklin (12)
| 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...
, Jones
Asjha Jones
Asjha Takera Jones is a professional basketball player. She plays the power forward position for the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA.-Early years:...
(5)
| UIC Pavilion
UIC Pavilion
The UIC Pavilion is a 6,958-seat multi-purpose arena, located at 525 S. Racine Street on the West Side in Chicago, Illinois, USA, which opened in 1982. It is home to the University of Illinois at Chicago Flames basketball team and the former home of the Chicago Sky WNBA team...
3,520
| 25-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 32
| August 9
| @ 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 71-63
| Jones
Asjha Jones
Asjha Takera Jones is a professional basketball player. She plays the power forward position for the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA.-Early years:...
(21)
| McWilliams-Franklin (14)
| 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...
(4)
| 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...
7,368
| 26-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 33
| August 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...
| L 68-87
| 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 (5)
| Phillips
Erin Phillips
Erin Victoria Phillips is an Australian professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she currently plays for the Indiana Fever in the Women's National Basketball Association and for Adelaide Lightning in the Women's National Basketball League .-Personal:Phillips is the daughter...
(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...
9,341 (sellout)
| 26-7
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 34
| August 13
| @ 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 65-88
| McWilliams-Franklin (13)
| McWilliams-Franklin, 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...
(5)
| Phillips
Erin Phillips
Erin Victoria Phillips is an Australian professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she currently plays for the Indiana Fever in the Women's National Basketball Association and for Adelaide Lightning in the Women's National Basketball League .-Personal:Phillips is the daughter...
, Dydek
Margo Dydek
Małgorzata Dydek , known as Margo Dydek in the United States, was a Polish international professional basketball player. Standing tall, she was famous for being the tallest active professional female basketball player in the world...
(3)
| Palace of Auburn Hills
11,558
| 26-8
|-
|}
|}
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 swept the Mystics and game 3 was not needed.In the second round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs, the Sun had to face rival Detroit Shock. Again, the Sun had the better record and the series would be played with game 1 at Detroit and games 2 and 3 (if needed) at Connecticut. Even though the Sun had a better record in the regular season, Detroit had managed to beat Connecticut in all four of the season meetings. Surprisingly, the Sun won game two of the series but went on to lose game three on their home court. Detroit advanced to the WNBA Finals. Had Connecticut advanced, it would have been the third consecutive season the Sun had made it to the WNBA Finals.
- For the fourth consecutive season, the Sun qualify for the Eastern Conference Playoffs.
- For the fourth consecutive season, the Sun advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.
{| class="toccolours" width=90% style="clear:both; margin:1.5em auto; text-align:center;"
|-
! colspan=2 style="background:#092C57; color:#FFC322" | 2006 Game Log: Postseason
|- valign="top"
|
Eastern Conference Semifinals
{| 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
| August 18
| @ 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 76-61
| 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...
(22)
| McWilliams-Franklin (14)
| McWilliams-Franklin (6)
| Verizon Center
Verizon Center
Verizon Center is a sports and entertainment arena in Washington, D.C., USA, named after telecommunications sponsor Verizon Communications, and has been nicknamed the "Phone Booth" because of its association with telecommunications companies...
8,547
| 1-0
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 2
| August 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 68-65
| Douglas
Katie Douglas
Kathryn Elizabeth “Katie” Douglas is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA...
(16)
| McWilliams-Franklin (14)
| 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...
(5)
| 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...
7,579
| 2-0
|}
|
Eastern Conference Finals
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable"
|-
! width="5%" | Game
! width="10%" | Date
! width="10%" | Opponent
! width="5%" | 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
| August 24
| @ 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 59-70
| 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...
, Phillips
Erin Phillips
Erin Victoria Phillips is an Australian professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she currently plays for the Indiana Fever in the Women's National Basketball Association and for Adelaide Lightning in the Women's National Basketball League .-Personal:Phillips is the daughter...
(13)
| Dydek
Margo Dydek
Małgorzata Dydek , known as Margo Dydek in the United States, was a Polish international professional basketball player. Standing tall, she was famous for being the tallest active professional female basketball player in the world...
(8)
| McWilliams-Franklin, 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...
, Phillips
Erin Phillips
Erin Victoria Phillips is an Australian professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she currently plays for the Indiana Fever in the Women's National Basketball Association and for Adelaide Lightning in the Women's National Basketball League .-Personal:Phillips is the daughter...
(3)
| Palace of Auburn Hills
9,476
| 0-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 2
| August 26
| 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 77-73
| McWilliams-Franklin (18)
| Jones
Asjha Jones
Asjha Takera Jones is a professional basketball player. She plays the power forward position for the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA.-Early years:...
(8)
| 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...
(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...
7,377
| 1-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 3
| August 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...
| L 55-79
| McWilliams-Franklin (12)
| Dydek
Margo Dydek
Małgorzata Dydek , known as Margo Dydek in the United States, was a Polish international professional basketball player. Standing tall, she was famous for being the tallest active professional female basketball player in the world...
(9)
| 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...
(3)
| 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...
6,820
| 1-2
|}
|}
Depth
{| style="text-align: center; background:#000066; color:#FFCC00"!width="40"|Pos.
!width="165"|Starter
!width="230"|Bench
!width="165"|Inactive
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#FFCC00"
! style="background:#B22222" | C
Center (basketball)
The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well...
| Margo Dydek
Margo Dydek
Małgorzata Dydek , known as Margo Dydek in the United States, was a Polish international professional basketball player. Standing tall, she was famous for being the tallest active professional female basketball player in the world...
|| Laura Summerton
Laura Summerton
Laura Summerton is an Australian professional basketball player. She is 1.88 m tall, weighs 75.7 kg and plays at the forward position. Summerton played for the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA during the 2005 and 2006 seasons, and has played for the Adelaide Lightning in Australia's WNBL...
|| style="background:#FAFAD2"|
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#FFCC00"
! style="background:#B22222" | PF
Power forward (basketball)
Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...
| Taj McWilliams-Franklin || Asjha Jones
Asjha Jones
Asjha Takera Jones is a professional basketball player. She plays the power forward position for the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA.-Early years:...
-- Le'Coe Willingham
Le'coe Willingham
Le'coe Willingham is a professional basketball player. Attending Hephzibah High School, she won the 1998 AAAA Georgia State Women's state high jump title...
|| style="background:#FAFAD2" |
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#FFCC00"
! style="background:#B22222" | SF
Small forward
The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall...
| Nykesha 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...
|| Megan Mahoney
Megan Mahoney
Megan Marie Mahoney is an American professional basketball player and a former member of the WNBA's Connecticut Sun and Houston Comets.-High School & College:Mahoney attended Sturgis Brown High School in Sturgis, South Dakota...
|| style="background:#FAFAD2" |
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#FFCC00"
! style="background:#B22222" | SG
Shooting guard
The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team...
| Katie Douglas
Katie Douglas
Kathryn Elizabeth “Katie” Douglas is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA...
|| Erin Phillips
Erin Phillips
Erin Victoria Phillips is an Australian professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she currently plays for the Indiana Fever in the Women's National Basketball Association and for Adelaide Lightning in the Women's National Basketball League .-Personal:Phillips is the daughter...
|| style="background:#FAFAD2"|
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#FFCC00"
! style="background:#B22222" | PG
Point guard
Point guard , also called the play maker or "the ball-handler", is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position – essentially, he is expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that...
| 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...
|| Jamie Carey
Jamie Carey
Jamie Leigh Carey was a professional basketball player, playing the point guard position for the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA until her retirement in 2009...
|| style="background:#FAFAD2"|
|}
Awards and honors
- Katie DouglasKatie DouglasKathryn Elizabeth “Katie” Douglas is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA...
, Margo DydekMargo DydekMałgorzata Dydek , known as Margo Dydek in the United States, was a Polish international professional basketball player. Standing tall, she was famous for being the tallest active professional female basketball player in the world...
, 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 All-Star Team. - Katie Douglas was named the All-Star Game MVP.
- Head Coach Mike ThibaultMike ThibaultMike Francis Thibault is an American basketball head coach, most recently of the Connecticut Sun of the WNBA.-Career:Upon his graduation from Saint Martin's University in 1979, Thibault entered into the employ of the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association, for whom he worked...
was named Coach of the Year. - Katie Douglas was named to the All-WNBA First Team.
- Taj McWilliams-Franklin was named to the All-WNBA Second Team.
- Katie Douglas was named to the WNBA All-Defensive First Team for the second consecutive year.
- Margo Dydek was named to the WNBA All-Defensive Second Team.
- Taj McWilliams-Franklin was named WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the week of July 24, 2006.
- Taj McWilliams-Franklin was named WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the week of August 7, 2006.
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