Tyasha Harris

An unstoppable train during a journey that offered a 12-1 start — only the eighth team in the WNBA’s 28-year history to produce that successful of a start — the Connecticut Sun entered June 18, 2024’s matchup showing zero signs of stoppage. As the Los Angeles Sparks’ pick-and-roll defense can attest, that might not necessarily be a bad thing. Smooth and steady in her nightly contribution, Tyasha Harris provides the example, responding to Aari McDonald’s ambitious screen chase with an intuitive pump of the brakes and a behind-the-back dribble, putting her in the driver’s seat. Holding her dribble long enough to keep Dearica Hamby invested, Harris then delivers a pinpoint pass to her cutting All-Star teammate, tying the bow on a brilliant, high-IQ offensive possession. Harris’ across-the-floor efficiency proved vital in elevating Connecticut to an increasingly-historic 13-1 record. In victory, the gifted floor general did her share, providing 14 points (on six-of-nine), two assists, one steal, two triples, and a +19 plus-minus, the highest on the evening.