Author: Ciara Monroe

Sportstalkwithcee is a platform we’re hoopers can come share their basketball journey with me !!! College woman’s hoops! Woman’s basketball is so important! You could say sports are rooted in my DNA. My mother was a basketball star and an unstoppable softball player. My father played football and went on to coaching. At a young age, I was always at my brother’s basketball games. Known for being the loudest one in the stand, still holds true to this day. My passion for sports, the game, the comradery is what I live and breathe for. I started Sports Talk With Cee to start my journey towards my dream. It has always been a dream of mine to be on ESPN and one day I promise, you will see me there. Sports talk With Cee allows me to give others in sports a platform to speak on their individual accomplishments, talk about the importance of sports in their lives as well as in our youths and allows me to do what I love doing

DeWanna Bonner and Brionna Jones Named 2024 AT&T WNBA All-Stars for Team WNBA!

Alyssa Thomas will play for Team USA in her fifth WNBA All-Star Game Uncasville, CT (July 2, 2024) – Connecticut Sun guard-forward DeWanna Bonner and center Brionna Jones were named 2024 AT&T WNBA All-Stars for Team WNBA, the league announced today. This is the sixth WNBA All-Star selection for Bonner (2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023, […]

Kia Nurse Named to Team Canada’s Paris 2024 Women’s Basketball Team!

LOS ANGELES––  Canada Basketball and the Canadian Olympic Committee have announced the roster of Team Canada women’s basketball athletes nominated to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The athletes are: Natalie Achonwa (Guelph, Ont.) Kayla Alexander (Milton, Ont.) Laeticia Amihere (Mississauga, Ont.) Bridget Carleton (Chatham, Ont.) Shay Colley (Brampton, Ont.) Aaliyah Edwards (Kingston, Ont.) […]

Dearica Hamby Named to 2024 USA Basketball 3×3 Women’s National Team!

Team LOS ANGELES–– USA Basketball announced today that WNBA Champion, two-time All-Star and two-time Sixth Woman of the Year Sparks forward Dearica Hamby has been named to the USA Basketball 3×3 Women’s National Team set to compete at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Hamby joins the four-woman roster, which includes Cierra Burdick, Rhyne Howard and Hailey Van Lith, as an injury […]

Five Connecticut Players Finish in Double Figures as Sun Defeat the Fever!

Uncasville, CT (June 10, 2024) – The Connecticut Sun secured a commanding victory over the Indiana Fever with an 89-72 win at Mohegan Sun Arena. This marks Connecticut’s third victory over Indiana this season, maintaining their unbeaten streak against the Fever since 2021. DiJonai Carrington was hooping and delivered a season-high 22 points, alongside six […]

Connecticut Drops First Game of 2024 Season to the New York Liberty 82-75 in Commissioner Cup game!

Uncasville, CT – The Connecticut Sun experienced their first defeat of the 2024 season against the New York Liberty with the final score of 82-75. This game was a nail-biter, featuring eight lead changes and seven ties. Ultimately, the Liberty managed to pull away with a crucial 15-6 run in the fourth quarter. DeWanna Bonner […]

Cameron Brink Selected for USA Basketball 3×3 Women’s National Team!

LOS ANGELES–– USA Basketball announced today the 2024 USA Basketball 3×3 Women’s National Team roster set to compete at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Cameron Brink joins the four-woman roster which includes Cierra Burdick, Rhyne Howard and Hailey Van Lith. The roster was selected by the USA Basketball 3×3 Women’s National Team Committee. Brink, […]

Connecticut Sun Signs Veronica Burton!

Uncasville, CT (June 5, 2024) – The Connecticut Sun has signed guard Veronica Burton to a rest of season contract, the team announced today. Burton, originally drafted seventh overall in the 2022 WNBA Draft, joins the Connecticut Sun after playing two seasons with the Dallas Wings (2022, 2023). The 5-9 guard appeared in 76 contests […]

Connecticut Sun Waives Queen Egbo!

Uncasville, CT (June 5, 2024) – Today, the Connecticut Sun announced that the team has waived forward Queen Egbo. Egbo was acquired by the Sun on May 7, 2024 in a trade with the Washington Mystics. She appeared in three contests for Connecticut during the 2024 regular season, logging two points and two rebounds in […]

Connecticut Sun Get the Dub in a Close Game against the Dallas Wings and remain Undefeated!

As soon as you walked into the arena, you felt the energy from the crowd of 7,638. The DJ was playing the tunes, the Connecticut Sun dance team was nailing the moves, and the squad was getting ready to take on the Dallas Wings. Blaze, the Sun mascot, and the in-house entertainment started the game […]

Connecticut Sun Start Season 6-0 for First Time in Franchise History, Defeat Phoenix Mercury, 70-47!

Uncasville, CT (May 28, 2024)—The Connecticut Sun achieved a historic milestone by defeating the Phoenix Mercury with a 70-47 victory, marking the first time in franchise history that they have started a season with six consecutive wins. This impressive streak is now the longest win streak to begin a regular season for the Sun, demonstrating […]