In a few weeks, the Connecticut Sun turned a page. You could even say that he changed chapter, even book. Why then? Because the group has already exploded: the five major five of 2024 (Alyssa Thomas, Dewanna Bonner, Brionna Jones…) is no longer there! The main recruit is Tina Charles, certainly a legend, but a 36 -year -old player, the best seasons of which are behind her.
Then the coach will now be a Frenchman, Rachid Meziane. And as is new (he is the first European training coach in WNBA) and that he replaces Stephanie White, we go to the unknown.
“There is a real desire to be in co -construction at all levels, in terms of the workforce or the staff,” He told us in early January. “All the reflections are shared, there is a lot of consultation with Morgan Tuck, the GM, or Darius Taylor, the director of sports affairs. Decisions are made in a collegial way, with our president Jennifer Rizzotti. I really have the feeling that Connecticut does everything possible to put myself in the best conditions. »»
New group and new coach, therefore a blank page to write. With or without Marina Mabrey, who claimed her transfer, whether the franchise refuses … his agent has speak To confirm his desires, moreover, against a team that has completely changed his face since last summer.
A simple moment that is difficult to spend?
Thus, faced with such upheavals and findings, the criticisms were numerous. Consequently, the president decided to defend her choices. “We are not panicking and pressing the red button”, assured Jennifer Rizzotti. “We are comfortable with the movements we have made. We are attentive to our priorities. »»
Finally, always in the radius of angry subjects, it should not be forgotten that several WNBA franchises have launched the construction of their training center and that Connecticut Sun is not in this list (training in the room a university), and will therefore be delayed on the competition. Are the owners of the franchise less concerned by the life of Connecticut Sun and more by other priorities?
“By 2028, I don't think there will be a team without a new training center. This is how it must happen ”Jennifer Rizzotti announces. “There is not an owner of this league who does not think that a center is necessary, in the next two or three years, to have a winning team. Announced publicly or not, it is a reality that everyone knows. »»
“We have a vision of what we want. This consists in rebuilding the team and resetting our culture ”she tries to reassure. “Fans must trust us and be convinced that we are redoing things so that in a few years they forget that moment. »»
