| 2017 Connecticut Sun season | |
|---|---|
| Coach | Curt Miller |
| Arena | Mohegan Sun Arena |
| Attendance | 6,728 per game |
| Results | |
| Record | 21–13 (.618) |
| Place | 2nd (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | Lost in Second Round to Phoenix |
| Team Leaders | |
| Points | Jonquel Jones 15.4 ppg |
| Rebounds | Jonquel Jones 11.9 rpg |
| Assists | Alyssa Thomas 4.5 apg |
| Media | |
| Television | NBC Sports Boston and WCCT-TV |
The 2017 WNBA season was the 19th season for the Connecticut Sun franchise of the WNBA. It was the 15th season for the franchise in Connecticut. The season tipped off on May 13.[1] The Sun started the season slowly, posting a 1–5 record in May. However, they quickly turned this around going a combined 13–4 in June and July. A 7–2 record in August saw the Sun near the top of the Eastern Conference standings. The Sun finished in second place in the East, just one game back of the New York Liberty after going 0–2 in their final games in September. The Sun earned the 4th seed in the WNBA Playoffs, and a bye into the second round. In the Second Round, they lost to the Phoenix Mercury.