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ARLINGTON, TX – AUGUST 24: DiJonai Carrington #21 of the Connecticut Sun looks on during Round 1 Game 3 of the 2022 WNBA Playoffs on August 24, 2022 at the College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Cooper Neill/NBAE via Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX – AUGUST 24: DiJonai Carrington #21 of the Connecticut Sun looks on during Round 1 Game 3 of the 2022 WNBA Playoffs on August 24, 2022 at the College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Cooper Neill/NBAE via Getty Images)
The COVID-19 pandemic hurt the WNBA in many ways, but the most affected seems to be the Connecticut Sun’s guard. Despite impressive collegiate stats with a GP of 135, DiJonai Carrington waited too long, as no team was willing to select her. However, a ray of hope came for NFL star Darren Carrington’s daughter when Curt Miller picked her up as the 20th pick. Nearly three years later, Carrington is taking redemption from WNBA teams that missed out on her during the 2021 draft.
“This means something to me, for real. I’ve overcome a lot. Respectfully, every single team in the draft had an opportunity to draft me and passed (some, 3 & 4 times) except Connecticut. Shoutout to @coachcurtmiller & my vets for believing. I promise this is just the beginning though for me,” penned Connecticut Sun’s guard on her official X account.
this means somethin to me fr. i’ve overcome a lot.
respectfully, every single team in the draft had an opportunity to draft me and passed (some, 3&4 times) except connecticut. s/o @coachcurtmiller & my vets for believing.🙏🏽🤞🏽
I promise this is just the beginning tho for me. 🍯🩷 pic.twitter.com/qOCnQBudGP— dιjonaι carrιngтon♛ (@DijonaiVictoria) July 17, 2024
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In 2021, Carrington attended Connecticut Sun’s training camp and earned her spot on the team’s roster. Despite her caliber, she never got any other team’s attention. But not anymore! Since the beginning of this WNBA season, DiJonai Carrington has been rocking the stats. This regular season, Carrington averaged 12.9 points per game with a total of 297 points so far.
Even in the last game versus New York Liberty, she grabbed 36 boards while notching 10 assists. She’s also estimated to be the Defensive Player of the Year due to her impressive on-court performance featuring 5.1 rebounds per game. But still, all these stats aren’t enough to garner the WNBA’s attention towards her!
Fierce competition amid championship chase
Since it’s already halfway through the 2024 regular season, the All-Star and Team USA rosters have already been revealed. And Connecticut Sun’s guard isn’t on either of them. Though she’s among the best contenders on the Sun’s team, she’s not able to overcome intense competition from players like Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark, and A’ja Wilson.
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Did DiJonai Carrington's redemption story with the Sun prove that WNBA teams underestimated her talent?
Have an interesting take?
Despite being in their rookie season, Angel Reese is maintaining an impressive double-double streak in every match. Caitlin Clark, on the other hand, reigns with the first triple-double in the history of the women’s basketball league. However, Carrington hasn’t accomplished any such feat until now. But it seems soon these stats could change.
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UNCASVILLE, CT – JUNE 27: DiJonai Carrington #21 of the Connecticut Sun smiles during the game against the New York Liberty on June 27, 2023 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Chris Marion/NBAE via Getty Images)
Thanks to the Sun, who are chasing a national championship. This season, the Connecticut Sun stands in second position in the Eastern Conference rankings for 2024. With already 18 wins under their belt, the Sun is just behind the New York Liberty, who have a streak of W4. But the question is: Will the Sun be able to accomplish a national championship title? Will Carrington’s stats change this season? Stay tuned to find out!
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