Connecticut Sun to retire Jonquel Jones' No. 35 jersey
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 12:25 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Jonquel Jones will have her No. 35 jersey retired by the Connecticut Sun on June 8, 2026, prior to the game against the New York Liberty. This honor comes during Connecticut's final season in the state before relocating to Houston. Jones, who was traded to New York before the 2023 season, played a key role in the Sun's success, helping the team reach the WNBA Finals in 2019 and 2022. Additionally, the Sun will honor five other former players and coaches as part of their 'Sunset Season'.
- •Jones' No. 35 will be retired on June 8, 2026.
- •Connecticut is completing its final season before moving to Houston.
- •Jones helped the Sun reach the WNBA Finals in 2019 and 2022.
- •Connecticut will also honor five other former players and coaches.
- •Jones won the MVP award in 2021.
- 11:19 AMYahoo Sports — Sun falls to Liberty after retiring Jonquel Jones’ jersey in pregame ceremony (photos)
- 12:36 AMESPN WNBA — Sun retire Jones' No. 35 jersey in star's return
- 6:09 PMYahoo Sports — Jonquel Jones set for an emotional return as the Sun retire her No. 35 jersey
"Jonquel Jones is going to have a memorable trip to Connecticut on Monday night as the Sun will retire her No. 35 jersey before the Liberty visit. Connecticut, which is playing its last season in the state before moving to Houston next season, will honor six former Sun members of the franchise during the team's “Sunset Season”. Connecticut acquired Jones on draft night in 2016 from the Los Angeles Sparks in a deal for Chelsea Gray that worked out well for both teams.
"Jonquel Jones was all smiles as her No. 35 jersey was retired by Connecticut just before the Sun played the Liberty on Monday night. She received a standing ovation from the crowd in a pregame ceremony but was a late scratch due to illness.
"The Connecticut Sun retired Jonquel Jones' No. 35 jersey on Monday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 11:19 AMSun falls to Liberty after retiring Jonquel Jones’ jersey in pregame ceremony (photos)
The Connecticut Sun retired Jonquel Jones' No. 35 jersey on Monday.
- ESPN WNBAJun 9, 2026, 12:36 AMSun retire Jones' No. 35 jersey in star's return
Jonquel Jones was all smiles as her No. 35 jersey was retired by Connecticut just before the Sun played the Liberty on Monday night. She received a standing ovation from the crowd in a pregame ceremony but was a late scratch due to illness.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 6:09 PMJonquel Jones set for an emotional return as the Sun retire her No. 35 jersey
Jonquel Jones is going to have a memorable trip to Connecticut on Monday night as the Sun will retire her No. 35 jersey before the Liberty visit. Connecticut, which is playing its last season in the state before moving to Houston next season, will honor six former Sun members of the franchise during the team's “Sunset Season”. Connecticut acquired Jones on draft night in 2016 from the Los Angeles Sparks in a deal for Chelsea Gray that worked out well for both teams.
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