Jonquel Jones becomes Connecticut Sun’s all-time blocks leader
Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones became the franchise’s all-time leader in blocks on Thursday night in the team’s 93-69 win over the Los Angeles Sparks.
Jones earned the distinction after sending back a Chennedy Carter shot late in the third quarter. She passed Taj McWilliams-Franklin for the all-time franchise mark with 268. Jones finished with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 3 blocks for the game.
The 6-6 forward has had another stellar season for the Sun, averaging 14.7 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game. She was also named a WNBA All-Star for the third consecutive year and the fourth time in her career.
Jones, the 2021 WNBA MVP, will look to lead the Sun in the playoffs, as they clinched the No. 3 seed following Thursday night’s action.
Connecticut wraps up its regular season on Sunday with a matchup against former UConn stars Napheesa Collier, Moriah Jefferson and the Minnesota Lynx. Game time is set for 1 p.m. at Mohegan Sun Arena.
The WNBA playoffs begin on Wednesday, August 17.
