Connecticut Sun Draft Four Rookies

0:00It's April 14th. Welcome in. This is Hartford News Today, where local news meets AI. I'm Corey with the story. The Connecticut Sun made waves at the WNBA draft on Monday, snagging four fresh talents for their 2026 roster without even holding there. Own pick. They grabbed four Nell Angloma at number 12 overall, then scooped up UCLA Guards, Gianna Kneepkins at 15 and Charlize Lager Walker at 18. They were trading into the second round for Taylor Big B at 37. Earlier this week, the sun built on last year's Hall of Picks, 7 and 8, by adding another pair of first rounders all while developing a young. Core, under coach Rashid Mizyanne, their general manager stuck to a plan focused on team first culture, especially after a quiet free agency where they only signed Veteran Center, Brittany Griner, players and staff lit up with excitement over the selections. Eekkins and Lager Walker, who just won a national title together at UCLA, were thrilled

1:03to reunite in Connecticut, bringing scoring punch and playmaking to a back court meeting depth. Angloma, a 19-year-old French pro, fits perfectly with the team's European ties, including her coach's background. Mizyanne praised Anglom's versatility and defense, while the UCLA duo's championship experience should help right away on a roster heavy with players. Under four years in the league. The trade swapped a big for Big B, whose three-point shooting addresses a key gap up front. With these rookies stepping into real minutes, the sun are stacking youth around Griner to chase that championship vibe, one committed play at a time.