DiJonai Carrington Named WNBA Most Improved Player

Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington has been named the 2024 Kia WNBA Most Improved Player after a stellar season where she averaged career highs of 12.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. Carrington received 28 of the 67 votes from a national media panel and is the fifth Sun player to win the award, following Brionna Jones (2021), Jonquel Jones (2017), Kelsey Bone (2015), and Wendy Palmer (2004). She played a pivotal role in leading the Sun to a 28-12 record, starting all 39 games and recording a career-high 25 games with 10 or more points. Carrington's improved performance has been instrumental defensively and offensively, highlighted by her ability to guard top players like WNBA Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark. The Sun will look to advance in the playoffs with Carrington's continued contributions. The team faces the Indiana Fever next, with hopes of moving to the semi-finals.