Connecticut Sun Re-signs Former UConn Star Olivia Nelson-Ododa on Two-Year Deal
Connecticut Sun bringing back this former UConn star on a two-year deal
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The Connecticut Sun has re-signed Olivia Nelson-Ododa, a former standout from the University of Connecticut, to a two-year contract. This move comes as the team prepares for its final season in Uncasville before relocating to Houston in 2027.
- 01Olivia Nelson-Ododa re-signed with the Connecticut Sun for two years.
- 02The Sun will relocate to Houston in 2027 after being sold to Tilman Fertitta.
- 03Nelson-Ododa had a productive season in 2025, averaging 8.2 points and 5.0 rebounds.
- 04She joins 10-time All-Star Brittney Griner in the Sun's frontcourt.
- 05The Sun currently has eight players under contract for the upcoming season.
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The Connecticut Sun has announced the re-signing of Olivia Nelson-Ododa, a former standout at the University of Connecticut, to a two-year contract. This decision comes as the team prepares for its final season in Uncasville, Connecticut, before relocating to Houston, Texas, in 2027 after being sold to Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta. Nelson-Ododa, a 6-foot-5 center, began her WNBA career with the Los Angeles Sparks before joining the Sun in January 2023. In the 2025 season, she had her most productive year, averaging 8.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game. General manager Morgan Tuck expressed confidence in Nelson-Ododa's growth and potential, emphasizing her importance to the team's identity. The Sun now has eight players under contract for the upcoming season, including 10-time All-Star Brittney Griner and newly acquired forward Diamond Miller.
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The re-signing of Nelson-Ododa is significant for the Connecticut Sun as they prepare for their final season in Uncasville, and it highlights the team's commitment to building a competitive roster before the move.
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