Connecticut Sun retire Alyssa Thomas' No. 25 jersey during ceremony
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 12:18 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Connecticut Sun retired Alyssa Thomas' No. 25 jersey on August 7, honoring her 11 years with the franchise. Thomas, who helped the Sun reach two WNBA Finals and six consecutive playoff semifinals, received a heartfelt send-off from the crowd, which included chants of 'AT' and a standing ovation. The ceremony comes as the team prepares to relocate to Houston next year and celebrates its former players. Thomas expressed gratitude for her time with the Sun, acknowledging the strong bond with the fans and the team's history. The Sun plan to honor additional former players later this season.
- •Alyssa Thomas' No. 25 jersey retired on August 7, 2026.
- •Thomas was key in Sun's successful playoff history.
- •The team relocates to Houston next year.
- •Thomas received a standing ovation from fans during the ceremony.
- •Sun will honor more former players later this season.
- 1:12 AMESPN WNBA — Sun crowd serenades 'AT' as No. 25 jersey retired
- 11:47 PMYahoo Sports — Alyssa Thomas gets an emotional farewell as the Sun retire her No. 25 jersey
"Alyssa Thomas was the engine that made Connecticut go when she played for the Sun for 11 years. The franchise that she helped reach two WNBA Finals and six consecutive playoff semifinals honored her on Friday night, retiring her No. 25 jersey. The team is moving to Houston next year, so the Sun have been honoring many of their former great players and coaches this season.
"The franchise that Alyssa Thomas helped reach two WNBA Finals and six consecutive playoff semifinals honored her on Friday night, retiring her No. 25 jersey.
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External links- ESPN WNBAAug 8, 2026, 1:12 AMSun crowd serenades 'AT' as No. 25 jersey retired
The franchise that Alyssa Thomas helped reach two WNBA Finals and six consecutive playoff semifinals honored her on Friday night, retiring her No. 25 jersey.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 11:47 PMAlyssa Thomas gets an emotional farewell as the Sun retire her No. 25 jersey
Alyssa Thomas was the engine that made Connecticut go when she played for the Sun for 11 years. The franchise that she helped reach two WNBA Finals and six consecutive playoff semifinals honored her on Friday night, retiring her No. 25 jersey. The team is moving to Houston next year, so the Sun have been honoring many of their former great players and coaches this season.
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