It\u2019s a new era in Connecticut Sun<\/a> basketball \u2014 with longtime franchise players Alyssa Thomas and Brionna Jones, among others, departing the organization this past summer. <\/p>\n The new era also means a new coaching staff will occupy the Mohegan Sun Arena sidelines; Stephanie White is now leading the Indiana Fever, and the Sun have hired Belgium national team coach Rachid Meziane<\/a>. <\/p>\n On Monday, Meziane announced his entire coaching staff. Several members are returning \u2014 Ryan Newton as head athletic trainer and physical therapist, Jeanie Brookes as assistant athletic trainer and Analisse Rios as strength and conditioning coach.<\/p>\n But, Meziane is also bringing in a slew of brand-new staff members, inclduing:<\/p>\n Rachid Meziane previously served as the head coach of Villeneuve-d\u2019Ascq<\/a>, a French club that was the EuroLeague runner-up winners in each of the last two seasons. He also coached the Belgian women\u2019s national team<\/a> that came in fourth place at the 2024 Paris Olympics. <\/p>\n As it currently stands, the 2024-25 Connecticut Sun roster will be headlined by Natasha Cloud<\/a>, Marina Mabrey<\/a>, Tina Charles<\/a>, Jacy Sheldon<\/a>, and Olivia Nelson-Ododa, among others. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n\n
Rachid Meziane will coach the new-look Connecticut Sun <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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