Brionna Jones

On the doorstep of WNBA championship contention over the last half-decade and change, the Connecticut Sun have long found that their entry to greatness will depend on how dynamic they are offensively. Well-rested and ready to maintain her status as one of the WNBA’s most productive year-to-year talents, Brionna Jones did her part in giving Connecticut the best of both worlds on August 16, 2024. Retreating in transition as the Sun’s final line of defense, the three-time All-Star times her steps perfectly before delivering an authoritative block of Jacy Sheldon’s layup attempt. Jones’ denial helped Connecticut sustain a 17-point third quarter lead, a performance that ultimately led to a season-high in points (109), even with multiple key contributors on the mend. Joining each of her starting teammates in double-figures, Jones helped Connecticut kickstart its post-Olympic break title chase purposefully, turning in 12 points, five boards, two steals, and one block across 27 minutes.