The Connecticut Sun are about to make history, honoring one of the WNBA’s absolute legends, Tina Charles, by retiring her iconic No. 31 jersey when the Sky roll into Mohegan Sun Arena on Tuesday, August 25. This isn’t just another game, it’s a future Hall of Famer getting her due, right before the Sun head out on the road to Houston.
A Legacy of Dominance and the WNBA’s Rebounding Crown
Seriously, where do you even start with Tina Charles? The Sun picked her first overall in the 2010 WNBA Draft, and she didn’t just meet expectations, she blew them away. She played for the team from 2010 to 2013, then after a tour through the Liberty, Mystics, Mercury, our own Storm, and the Dream, she even returned to Connecticut for the 2025 season before officially retiring before the 2026 season. Talk about a career! During her time with the Sun, she was Rookie of the Year and snagged the WNBA MVP award in 2012. Before all that, she was a two-time NCAA champion with UConn. But here’s the kicker, the stat that screams legend: Tina Charles is the WNBA’s all-time rebounding leader. Let that sink in. The ALL-TIME leader. When you look at her five seasons and 173 games with the Sun, her per-game numbers are just insane: 17.0 points, 9.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.7 steals, and 1.2 blocks across 31.6 minutes. This isn’t just about retiring a number, it’s about celebrating pure, undeniable dominance. She’s joining an elite club of Sun honorees, too, right there with Jonquel Jones, Alyssa Thomas, Jasmine Thomas, and GM Curt Miller. That’s some serious company.
Catching History: Tickets Are Wildly Available For This Must-See Game
If you’re anywhere near Connecticut and want to witness history, you’ve got to check this out. The Sun vs. Sky game, with the Tina Charles No. 31 retirement ceremony, tips off at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, August 25, at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Tickets? You can actually snag them on StubHub. And get this: the cheapest tickets are going for a mind-blowing $4! Yeah, you read that right. Four bucks to see a legend honored. Of course, prices go up from there, ranging from $9 all the way to a cool $1,085 if you want to sit courtside and practically high-five her. That spread just shows how much demand there is, from the budget-friendly fan to the hardcore, ready-to-splurge supporter. It’s going to be packed, loud, and full of love for one of the greatest to ever play the game.
After this epic night, the Sun don’t get much of a breather. They’re back at home on August 26 to host the Valkyries at 7 p.m. ET, then hit the road for a tough stretch. They visit the Fever on August 28, the Wings on August 30, and then later on September 17, they’ll be at the Dream. But first? It’s all about Tina Charles. You won’t want to miss seeing No. 31 lifted to the rafters where it belongs.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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