WNBA’s Connecticut Sun have appointed former player Briann January as their new assistant coach for the 2023 season, as announced on Tuesday, 3 January 2023.
The 14-year WNBA veteran and former Connecticut Sun guard, will be joining Head Coach Stephanie White and Abi Olajuwon for the upcoming season.
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January ended her career as one of the most successful guards in the leagues’ history. In 2009 she was drafted sixth by the Indiana Fever, where she went on to win the WNBA Championship in 2012.
“I’m so excited to be re-joining the Connecticut Sun family as an assistant under Steph. It feels like a homecoming since I was fortunate enough to have played for Steph, the Sun organization, and in front of the amazing Sun fans.
“I look forward to the opportunity to help this franchise add a championship to its winning legacy with this team and staff,” said January.
Meanwhile, Head Coach Stephanie White had this to say regarding January’s appointment.
“I’m thrilled to add Briann January to our staff and bring her back to the Connecticut Sun organization.
“Bri is one of the hardest workers and toughest competitors I have ever been around. She leads by example every day through her discipline, passion, competitiveness and humility.
“Her experience as a player and as a coach will impact our team and staff in so many positive ways. I’ve wanted to coach with Bri for a number of years now, and I’m thankful that we finally get to work together again.”
Photo 1 Caption: WNBA veteran Briann January joins Connecticut Sun as their new assistant coach, as announced on Tuesday 3 January 2023. Photo: Briann January (Instagram)
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