- 2008 Connecticut Sun season
WNBA season
team = Connecticut Sun
year = 2008
wins = 21
losses = 13
conf = Eastern
conf_place = 2
coach =Mike Thibault
arena =Mohegan Sun Arena
playoffs = Lost in First RoundThe2008 WNBA season was their 10th season and their 6th in Connecticut. The Sun successfully advanced to theWNBA Playoffs for the sixth consecutive season. Lindsay Whalen was a key contributor to the club, averaging 14.0 points per game, 5.6 rebounds per game, and 5.4 assists per game. [Sports Illustrated, October 6, 2008, Inside the WNBA, p.80]Offseason
Expansion Draft
The following player was selected in the
Atlanta Dream expansion draft :
* Erika DeSouza [ [http://www.wnba.com/dream/expansiondraft_080206.html WNBA.com: Atlanta Dream ] ]WNBA Draft
Playoffs
The Connecticut Sun successfully qualified for the Eastern Conference playoffs for the sixth consecutive year. However, for the second straight season, the Sun were eliminated in the first round with an upset loss to the
New York Liberty on the Sun's home floor.Playoffs Statistics
Player Statistics
*GP: Games played; GS: Games started; MPG: Minutes; RPG: Rebounds; APG: Assists; SPG: Steals; BPG: Blocks; PPG: Points
Team Statistics
*FG%: Field goal %; 3P%: 3 point %; FT%: Free throw %; RPG: Rebounds; APG: Assists; SPG: Steals; BPG: Blocks; TO: Turnovers; PF: Fouls; PPG: Points
Awards and Honors
*Head Coach
Mike Thibault was named 2008 WNBA Coach of the Year.
*Lindsay Whalen was given the Peak Performer award (for assists) for leading the league in assists per game (5.4).
*Lindsay Whalen was the second player in WNBA history to average at least 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists per game for the season. OnlyNikki Teasley has previously accomplished this feat.
*Lindsay Whalen was named "WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week" for the week of May 27, 2008.
*Asjha Jones was named "WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week" for the week of June 30, 2008.
*Lindsay Whalen was named "WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week" for the week of July 14, 2008.
*Asjha Jones was named "WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week" for the week of July 28, 2008.References
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