Women's Hoops Blog

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Saturday, March 27, 2004

Forgot to mention the WNBA trade yesterday -- Connecticut got Asjha Jones, Washington got Tamicha Jackson, and Phoenix got the #8 pick in the draft.

This seems like a smart deal all around. Jones hasn't done terribly well for the Mystics. For a variety of reasons, it just doesn't make sense to have her and Mique on the same team. With the Sun, she could start, and she'll definitely get more minutes.

Plus, she gets to come home to the UConn fans. "I think it's exciting to come back to Connecticut because the fans are wonderful, and it's a family atmosphere," Jones said. "There aren't many places where women's basketball is No.1, but Connecticut is one of those places."

Phoenix, meanwhile, gets a great pick in this great draft. At the #8 spot, the Sun could grab someone like Thomas, Ohlde, or Brunson, if she's still around.