The Connecticut Sun’s signing of Leïla Lacan is a strategic move that adds a young, internationally experienced guard to their roster. After selecting her with the 10th overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, the Sun retained her rights while she continued to develop overseas. Now joining the team in 2025, Lacan brings a strong résumé, including a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics and extensive experience in FIBA competitions.
At 5’11”, Lacan has a solid combination of size and skill for a guard. Her averages of 12.8 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game with Basket Landes suggest she is a capable scorer and playmaker. Her experience at the highest levels of international basketball should help her transition to the WNBA, though she will still need to adapt to the league’s physicality and pace.
For the Sun, adding Lacan bolsters their backcourt depth and provides a potential long-term piece to develop. Given Connecticut’s strong defensive identity and experienced core, Lacan will likely have time to adjust and find her role within the team. If she can translate her international success to the WNBA, she could become an impactful player for years to come.
With the Sun opening their season on May 18 against the Washington Mystics, all eyes will be on how Lacan integrates into the team’s system.
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