Tina Charles honored as Connecticut Sun retire her jersey number
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 3:20 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Tina Charles, a prominent figure in Connecticut basketball, will have her No. 31 jersey retired by the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena on August 25, 2026. A former UConn standout, Charles is celebrated for her contributions both at the collegiate and professional levels, including winning national championships and multiple WNBA awards. This ceremony marks the end of her tenure with the Sun, which began in 2010 and spanned multiple seasons, including her final season in 2025. Charles has expressed gratitude for her time in Connecticut, emphasizing its profound impact on her career and identity as a player.
- •Charles' jersey retirement ceremony occurs before the Sun's move to Houston in 2027.
- •She was the first overall pick in the 2010 WNBA Draft by the Sun.
- •Charles won WNBA MVP honors in 2012 while playing for Connecticut.
- •She holds records for most rebounds and free-throw attempts in UConn history.
- •Her career includes multiple All-Star selections and a return to the Sun in 2025.
- 5:18 PMYahoo Sports — Tina Charles spent nine years in Connecticut. Her final Sun honor brings it 'full circle'
- 3:20 PMYahoo Sports — Tina Charles Reflects on Her Time in Connecticut, From UConn to the Sun: 'I'm Proud to Be Part of That Story'
"Charles played five years with the Sun, including her first and last seasons in the WNBA.
"The Sun will honor Tina Charles, one of Connecticut's best, from college to the WNBA.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 5:18 PMTina Charles spent nine years in Connecticut. Her final Sun honor brings it 'full circle'
Charles played five years with the Sun, including her first and last seasons in the WNBA.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 3:20 PMTina Charles Reflects on Her Time in Connecticut, From UConn to the Sun: 'I'm Proud to Be Part of That Story'
The Sun will honor Tina Charles, one of Connecticut's best, from college to the WNBA.
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