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Aaliyah Edwards bids farewell to Connecticut ahead of Sun finale

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 9:47 PM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Aaliyah Edwards bids farewell to Connecticut ahead of Sun finale
Summary

Aaliyah Edwards, currently with the Connecticut Sun, has announced her farewell to Connecticut as the team prepares for its final game in the state on September 24, 2026. Edwards has spent six years in Connecticut, playing four seasons with UConn and one with the Sun after a mid-season trade from the Washington Mystics in 2025. In an open letter, she expressed gratitude for the opportunities and growth she experienced in Connecticut. The Sun's game against Toronto will mark the end of the franchise's tenure in Connecticut before relocating to Houston for the 2027 season.

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  • •Aaliyah Edwards plays her last game in Connecticut on September 24, 2026.
  • •She spent four seasons with UConn before joining the Sun.
  • •Edwards was traded to Connecticut from the Mystics in August 2025.
  • •The Sun will relocate to Houston for the 2027 WNBA season.
  • •Edwards shared her memories and gratitude in an open letter to Connecticut.
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  • 9:47 PMYahoo Sports — Aaliyah Edwards pens farewell letter to Connecticut as UConn great prepares for Sun finale
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Edwards spent four seasons with the UConn program and currently plays for the Connecticut Sun.

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