2003 Connecticut Sun season

WNBA season

team = Connecticut Sun
year = 2003
wins = 18
losses = 16
conf = Eastern
conf_place = 3
coach = Mike Thibault
arena = Mohegan Sun Arena
playoffs = Lost in Eastern Conference FinalsThe 2003 WNBA season was their 5th season and their 1st in Connecticut. The Sun attempted to advance to the postseason for the first time since moving to Connecticut and the second time in franchise history.

Offseason

Dispersal Draft

Based on the Sun's 2002 record, they would pick 6th in the Miami Sol dispersal draft. The Sun selected point guard Debbie Black.

WNBA Draft

Regular Season

Playoffs

In the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs, the Sun had to face the Charlotte Sting. Since the Sting had the better record, the series would be played with game 1 at Connecticut, game 2 at Charlotte, and game 3 (if needed) at Charlotte. The Sun swept the Sting and advanced to the second round.In the second round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs, the Sun had to face the Detroit Shock. Since the Shock had the better record, the series would be played with game 1 at Connecticut and games 2 and 3 (if needed) at Detroit. The Shock swept the Sun and game 3 was not needed.

Depth

Player stats

*http://www.wnba.com/sun/stats/2003/

Awards and Honors

*Shannon Johnson and Nykesha Sales were named to the WNBA All-Star team.
*Nykesha Sales was given the Off Season Community Assist Award.

References