The Connecticut Sun selected Aneesah Morrow and Saniya Rivers in the first round of the 2025 WNBA Draft to bolster their roster following a rebuild necessitated by the departure of their starting lineup in free agency. Morrow, a 6-foot-1 forward from LSU, brings a strong collegiate record, including being named a first-team All-American and winning the Katrina McClain Award for the nation's best power forward. Rivers, a 6-foot-1 guard from NC State, offers defensive versatility and athleticism that could be valuable for the Sun, despite needing further development on the offensive end. The Sun also added USC center Rayah Marshall in their draft class to enhance their frontcourt depth.
Led by former UConn star Morgan Tuck, now the Sun's general manager, and first-year head coach Rachid Meziane, the team aims to integrate the rookies quickly as they prepare for the upcoming season. Morrow's potential to fill the void left by franchise star Alyssa Thomas and Rivers' defensive prowess are seen as key additions to a squad looking to compete in the upcoming season. Marshall's defensive skills and size at 6-foot-4 further solidify the Sun's commitment to a defense-first approach, aligning well with the team's historical emphasis on defensive play.