With just five weeks left in the WNBA season, the ESPN staff redid their player rankings from earlier this season, and Connecticut fans will love to see where the Sun players came in.
They saw fit to update these rankings following the WNBA All-Star Game on Sunday and before play resumed within the league Tuesday. Here's where the Sun placed on the rankings:
3. Jonquel Jones
Jones comes in at No. 3 in the rankings behind Seattle Storm forward Breanna Stewart at No. 1 and Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson at No. 2. The 6-foot-6 forward continues to make an impact on both sides of the court for the Sun. She had an impressive performance in Sunday's All-Star Game as a starter for Team Stewart with 29 points.
The reigning WNBA MVP is currently averaging 14.6 points per game along with 8.9 rebounds per game. Her versatility and value to the Sun squad still remain evident. One knock on Jones made by ESPN is that she is averaging just 10.9 field goal attempts per game, her lowest in three seasons. If her teammates can get her the ball more, especially late in games when the team needs to score, she'll shine even brighter for the Sun.
12. Brionna Jones
Jones comes in at No. 12 right behind Elena Delle Donne of the Washington Mystics. Her preseason rank by ESPN was No. 19, and she is outpacing what was expected of her. The 2021 WNBA Most Improved Player was the only bench player named a 2022 All-Star. She recorded 10 points, four rebounds and two assists in the All-Star Game.
She continues to be effective on the offensive end of the court, shooting 56.1% from the field. The 6-foot-3 forward is averaging 13.5 points per game. Her presence underneath is also impactful, averaging 4.8 rebounds per game. She is a smart player all-around, and this is especially noticeable on the defensive end of the court.
15. Alyssa Thomas
Thomas sits in 15th behind Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd. She was yet another All-Star for the squad and finished Sunday's All-Star Game with four points and eight rebounds. 6-foot-2 Thomas is averaging 13.3 points per game along with 7.7 rebounds per game this season.
With Sun captain Jasmine Thomas out for the season with a torn ACL, AT has stepped up in facilitating the offense. She is averaging a career-high and team-best 5.6 assists per game. The forward is a very physical player, always willing to take a charge or attack the rim hard. She is a key part of both ends of the court for the Sun and brings with her a unique level of grit and determination.
