Uncasville, CT (April 24, 2024) – Today, the Connecticut Sun announced its partnership with Swarm Basketball in conjunction with the Connecticut Sun’s Boston Game, being held at TD Garden on August 20 at 7:00PM EST against the Los Angeles Sparks.

“As the President of Swarm Basketball, I am thrilled to announce our partnership as a key sponsor for this historic event. This collaboration further underscores our unwavering dedication and commitment to the growth of the women’s game. Not only does this opportunity allow us to shine a spotlight on the exceptional product that the WNBA offers, but it also solidifies Swarm Basketball’s position as a proud supporter of the WNBA and, more broadly, girls and women in sports. As the leader in nationwide youth basketball, we look forward to celebrating the talent and excitement of professional women’s basketball alongside the Connecticut Sun and fans nationwide.” – Alice Mullen-Rusin, Swarm Basketball

Swarm Basketball will help the Sun celebrate the rise of women in sports all weekend long, having a major presence at events hosted by the Connecticut Sun leading up to game on Tuesday as well as in-game activations and contests.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Swarm Basketball during this historic weekend in Boston. Their commitment to growing the women’s game and empowering the next generation of female athletes on a national scale is something we believe fits the weekend’s theme of the rise of women’s professional sports in New England.” – Morgan Tuck, Connecticut Sun Director of Franchise Development and Assistant General Manager

ABOUT SWARM BASKETBALL

Swarm Basketball, led by Alice Mullen-Rusin, is the nation’s largest youth basketball program, offering nearly 400 club teams, camps, leagues, clinics, and skill development sessions for players of all ages. Swarm’s mission is to instill a lifelong passion for sports while equipping young athletes with essential life skills. Within the Swarm community, there is a wealth of opportunities available for participation, including roles as players, coaches, interns, and career professionals.

Connecticut will tip off the 2024 regular season on Tuesday, May 14 against the Indiana Fever at 7:30 PM EST at Mohegan Sun Arena.

Established in 2003, the Connecticut Sun is a professional women’s basketball team in the Women’s National Basketball Association that takes residence at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. For additional information or to purchase season tickets, visit www.connecticutsun.com.