Gabby Alfveby
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CT Sun Beat Reporter & Unrivaled Reporter @theixbasketball.bsky.social | Women’s Sports Journalist
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The Sun's final season in Connecticut didn't result in too much on-court success. But, as @gabbyalfvebywrites.bsky.social explains, the off-court moments made the season memorable and motivating:
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How the Sun stayed positive through a challenging season | The IX Basketball
The Connecticut Sun found growth, connection and resilience despite the challenges they faced during their final season in Connecticut.
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October 2, 2026 at 1:54 PM
The Sun's final season in Connecticut didn't result in too much on-court success. But, as @gabbyalfvebywrites.bsky.social explains, the off-court moments made the season memorable and motivating:
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The Sun has set in Connecticut. 🧡
From emptying lockers to honoring the franchise’s legacy, the team's final days of the season were about more than basketball. @gabbyalfvebywrites.bsky.social gives you an exclusive look behind the scenes as the team gets ready to move to Houston:
From emptying lockers to honoring the franchise’s legacy, the team's final days of the season were about more than basketball. @gabbyalfvebywrites.bsky.social gives you an exclusive look behind the scenes as the team gets ready to move to Houston:
How the Sun are saying goodbye to Connecticut | The IX Basketball
Go behind the scenes as the Connecticut Sun conclude their final season and say goodbye to its fans as they prepare to move to Houston.
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September 29, 2026 at 1:40 AM
The Sun has set in Connecticut. 🧡
From emptying lockers to honoring the franchise’s legacy, the team's final days of the season were about more than basketball. @gabbyalfvebywrites.bsky.social gives you an exclusive look behind the scenes as the team gets ready to move to Houston:
From emptying lockers to honoring the franchise’s legacy, the team's final days of the season were about more than basketball. @gabbyalfvebywrites.bsky.social gives you an exclusive look behind the scenes as the team gets ready to move to Houston:
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Our @deyscha.bsky.social and @gabbyalfvebywrites.bsky.social came together to report one last time on the Connecticut Sun. The Sun played their very last game against the Toronto Tempo on Thursday and came away with one final win.
Connecticut Sun play their very last game and come away with a win
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September 25, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Our @deyscha.bsky.social and @gabbyalfvebywrites.bsky.social came together to report one last time on the Connecticut Sun. The Sun played their very last game against the Toronto Tempo on Thursday and came away with one final win.
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Let’s hit up Happy Hour! 🍻🏀
@gabbyalfveby.bsky.social of @theixsports.bsky.social joins @terryhorstman.bsky.social to talk Unrivaled coming to Minnesota and it’s third season, the upcoming final matchup between the Lynx and Sun on Sunday and the Sunset Season.
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@gabbyalfveby.bsky.social of @theixsports.bsky.social joins @terryhorstman.bsky.social to talk Unrivaled coming to Minnesota and it’s third season, the upcoming final matchup between the Lynx and Sun on Sunday and the Sunset Season.
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September 17, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Let’s hit up Happy Hour! 🍻🏀
@gabbyalfveby.bsky.social of @theixsports.bsky.social joins @terryhorstman.bsky.social to talk Unrivaled coming to Minnesota and it’s third season, the upcoming final matchup between the Lynx and Sun on Sunday and the Sunset Season.
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@gabbyalfveby.bsky.social of @theixsports.bsky.social joins @terryhorstman.bsky.social to talk Unrivaled coming to Minnesota and it’s third season, the upcoming final matchup between the Lynx and Sun on Sunday and the Sunset Season.
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Sun guard Ashlon Jackson was signed at the beginning of the WNBA season to one of the team’s development contracts. Earlier this month, her moment finally came when her contract was converted to a rest-of-season standard contract. @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social takes you inside Jackson's journey.
Ashlon Jackson is ready for her moment | The IX Basketball
Ashlon Jackson went from Duke starter to Connecticut Sun development player. Through patience and hard work, she earned her opportunity.
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August 28, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Sun guard Ashlon Jackson was signed at the beginning of the WNBA season to one of the team’s development contracts. Earlier this month, her moment finally came when her contract was converted to a rest-of-season standard contract. @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social takes you inside Jackson's journey.
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Rayah Marshall got a call to rejoin the Connecticut Sun while she was seeing "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" in theaters. Yet it still felt like perfect timing.
Our @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social explains why and looks at how Marshall has settled in in her second stint with the team. #WNBA
Our @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social explains why and looks at how Marshall has settled in in her second stint with the team. #WNBA
For Rayah Marshall, rejoining the Sun feels like coming home | The IX Basketball
Rayah Marshall got a call to rejoin the Connecticut Sun while she was at the movies. But for her, it felt like perfect timing.
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August 15, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Rayah Marshall got a call to rejoin the Connecticut Sun while she was seeing "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" in theaters. Yet it still felt like perfect timing.
Our @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social explains why and looks at how Marshall has settled in in her second stint with the team. #WNBA
Our @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social explains why and looks at how Marshall has settled in in her second stint with the team. #WNBA
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From @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social: how Leïla Lacan and Nell Angloma bonded over their shared French heritage on the less-familiar roads of Connecticut:
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August 10, 2026 at 2:12 PM
From @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social: how Leïla Lacan and Nell Angloma bonded over their shared French heritage on the less-familiar roads of Connecticut:
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The Connecticut Sun's ecosystem to developing post players, from @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social
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The Connecticut Sun's ecosystem to developing post players | The IX Basketball
With the help of Brittney Griner the Connecticut Sun have created an ecosystem to help their young post players to grow and thrive in.
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July 20, 2026 at 7:26 PM
The Connecticut Sun's ecosystem to developing post players, from @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social
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On Thursday night in Hartford, former Connecticut Sun head coach Curt Miller and guard Jasmine Thomas were honored as "Sun Legends" by the franchise. @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social takes you behind the scenes of the special evening.
Curt Miller and Jasmine Thomas are 'Sun Legends' | The IX Basketball
The Connecticut Sun honored former Sun point guard and head coach duo, Jasmine Thomas and Curt Miller as 'Sun Legends.'
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July 3, 2026 at 6:23 PM
On Thursday night in Hartford, former Connecticut Sun head coach Curt Miller and guard Jasmine Thomas were honored as "Sun Legends" by the franchise. @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social takes you behind the scenes of the special evening.
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"I feel like each game I'm getting better and better with just using my voice.”
Kennedy Burke is embracing the challenge of being a vocal and assertive leader on the Sun. Our @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social spoke to Burke about how she's adjusting to the new role this season:
Kennedy Burke is embracing the challenge of being a vocal and assertive leader on the Sun. Our @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social spoke to Burke about how she's adjusting to the new role this season:
Kennedy Burke is learning a new role with the Sun | The IX Basketball
Kennedy Burke is growing as a leader on the league’s second youngest team, including being more vocal and assertive on and off the court.
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June 22, 2026 at 12:23 AM
"I feel like each game I'm getting better and better with just using my voice.”
Kennedy Burke is embracing the challenge of being a vocal and assertive leader on the Sun. Our @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social spoke to Burke about how she's adjusting to the new role this season:
Kennedy Burke is embracing the challenge of being a vocal and assertive leader on the Sun. Our @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social spoke to Burke about how she's adjusting to the new role this season:
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It wasn't the very last game to be played in Hartford for the Connecticut Sun, but a bittersweet feeling was seen everywhere around the Pratt St. Fan Fest and PeoplesBank Arena.
Our @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social on the emotions on the scene: cheers, tears and everything in between.
Our @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social on the emotions on the scene: cheers, tears and everything in between.
Sights and sounds from the Sun's historic game in Hartford | The IX Basketball
The Connecticut Sun made their first trip back to Hartford since their inaugural campaign to celebrate community and connection.
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May 31, 2026 at 9:25 PM
It wasn't the very last game to be played in Hartford for the Connecticut Sun, but a bittersweet feeling was seen everywhere around the Pratt St. Fan Fest and PeoplesBank Arena.
Our @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social on the emotions on the scene: cheers, tears and everything in between.
Our @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social on the emotions on the scene: cheers, tears and everything in between.
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Charlisse Leger-Walker’s cultural upbringing influences the way she approaches basketball, and she's found comfort and community as a rookie on the Connecticut Sun.
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Charlisse Leger-Walker finds comfort in shared Indigenous values | The IX Basketball
Charlisse Leger-Walker, the first Māori women to be drafted to the WNBA, was selected by a Sun franchise with rich indigenous culture.
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May 29, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Charlisse Leger-Walker’s cultural upbringing influences the way she approaches basketball, and she's found comfort and community as a rookie on the Connecticut Sun.
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The Connecticut Sun are ready to prove everyone wrong this season.
In our season preview, @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social dives into the team's mindset, chemistry and identity ahead of their season-opener against New York.
In our season preview, @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social dives into the team's mindset, chemistry and identity ahead of their season-opener against New York.
2026 WNBA season preview: Connecticut Sun | The IX Basketball
The Connecticut Sun are entering their final season as a franchise with less pressure than last season and something to prove.
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May 7, 2026 at 5:06 PM
The Connecticut Sun are ready to prove everyone wrong this season.
In our season preview, @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social dives into the team's mindset, chemistry and identity ahead of their season-opener against New York.
In our season preview, @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social dives into the team's mindset, chemistry and identity ahead of their season-opener against New York.
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We are running a fantastic sale, our first of the year: 30% off to celebrate the 30th #WNBA season. If you care about this level of coverage, please join us!
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May 8, 2026 at 1:01 PM
We are running a fantastic sale, our first of the year: 30% off to celebrate the 30th #WNBA season. If you care about this level of coverage, please join us!
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Good morning! It is 2026 #WNBA season time. @theixsports.bsky.social has you ready. ALL 15 teams previewed here, ahead of in-market coverage for every single team.
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2026 WNBA season preview Archives | The IX Sports
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May 8, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Good morning! It is 2026 #WNBA season time. @theixsports.bsky.social has you ready. ALL 15 teams previewed here, ahead of in-market coverage for every single team.
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Gianna Kneepkens and Charlisse Leger-Walker were roommates who won a national title together at UCLA last season.
Now they're beginning their WNBA careers together on the Connecticut Sun.
@gabbyalfveby.bsky.social on how their connection has carried over.
Now they're beginning their WNBA careers together on the Connecticut Sun.
@gabbyalfveby.bsky.social on how their connection has carried over.
How UCLA guards have shown early potential for Connecticut Sun
Gianna Kneepkens and Charlisse Leger-Walker won a national title together at UCLA and are now side-by-side as rookies on the Connecticut Sun.
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April 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Gianna Kneepkens and Charlisse Leger-Walker were roommates who won a national title together at UCLA last season.
Now they're beginning their WNBA careers together on the Connecticut Sun.
@gabbyalfveby.bsky.social on how their connection has carried over.
Now they're beginning their WNBA careers together on the Connecticut Sun.
@gabbyalfveby.bsky.social on how their connection has carried over.
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The Connecticut Sun signed three players to training camp contracts - Madison Hayes, Harmoni Turner and Raegan Beers. @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social explains what this means for the team:
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Connecticut Sun sign three players to training camp
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April 16, 2026 at 2:29 AM
The Connecticut Sun signed three players to training camp contracts - Madison Hayes, Harmoni Turner and Raegan Beers. @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social explains what this means for the team:
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During the 2026 WNBA draft, the Connecticut Sun selected four new draftees for the very last time as a franchise.
Our @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social on their newest additions and the Sun's vision for their sunset season:
Our @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social on their newest additions and the Sun's vision for their sunset season:
The Connecticut Sun add four new faces in their final draft | The IX Basketball
This year's WNBA draft was a bittersweet occasion for the Connecticut Sun franchise as they selected picks for the very last time.
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April 14, 2026 at 8:13 PM
During the 2026 WNBA draft, the Connecticut Sun selected four new draftees for the very last time as a franchise.
Our @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social on their newest additions and the Sun's vision for their sunset season:
Our @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social on their newest additions and the Sun's vision for their sunset season:
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One of the more shocking moves in expansion so far: Marina Mabrey goes to Toronto
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Toronto Tempo select Marina Mabrey in 2026 expansion draft | The IX Basketball
Fan favorite Connecticut Sun guard Marina Mabrey was selected by the Toronto Tempo in the first round of the 2026 WNBA expansion draft.
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April 6, 2026 at 5:06 PM
One of the more shocking moves in expansion so far: Marina Mabrey goes to Toronto
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Playoffs start this week in #Unrivaled and Angel Reese made it back right in time. Our @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social recaps her return and runs through the other headlines from the weekend.
Angel Reese returns to Unrivaled as playoffs near - The IX Basketball
Unrivaled welcomed Angel Reese back as six clubs prepare to face off in their quest for the crown in the 2026 playoffs.
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February 25, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Playoffs start this week in #Unrivaled and Angel Reese made it back right in time. Our @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social recaps her return and runs through the other headlines from the weekend.
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Our @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social rounds up a phenomenal Philly weekend for Unrivaled.
Unrivaled makes record-breaking Philly tour stop in Week 4 - The IX Basketball
Record breaking attedance, ICE protests and one-on-one voting highlights week 4 of Unrivaled's second season.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Our @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social rounds up a phenomenal Philly weekend for Unrivaled.
It’s Unrivaled opening day!! 🌴💜🩵
Excited to kick off my FIRST season covering Unrivaled for @theixbasketball.bsky.social
Excited to kick off my FIRST season covering Unrivaled for @theixbasketball.bsky.social
January 5, 2026 at 5:32 PM
It’s Unrivaled opening day!! 🌴💜🩵
Excited to kick off my FIRST season covering Unrivaled for @theixbasketball.bsky.social
Excited to kick off my FIRST season covering Unrivaled for @theixbasketball.bsky.social
I’m backkkkkk 😄
I am SO excited to announce that I will be covering Unrivaled’s sophomore season for @theixbasketball.bsky.social !!
Stay tuned for weekly articles and more!
Check out my first article of the season:
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I am SO excited to announce that I will be covering Unrivaled’s sophomore season for @theixbasketball.bsky.social !!
Stay tuned for weekly articles and more!
Check out my first article of the season:
www.thenexthoops.com/features/unr...
Unrivaled opening day is around the corner - The IX Basketball
Unrivaled's second season is just a few weeks away and the players have arrived in Miami to begin to prepare for tipoff Jan. 5.
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December 16, 2025 at 10:37 PM
I’m backkkkkk 😄
I am SO excited to announce that I will be covering Unrivaled’s sophomore season for @theixbasketball.bsky.social !!
Stay tuned for weekly articles and more!
Check out my first article of the season:
www.thenexthoops.com/features/unr...
I am SO excited to announce that I will be covering Unrivaled’s sophomore season for @theixbasketball.bsky.social !!
Stay tuned for weekly articles and more!
Check out my first article of the season:
www.thenexthoops.com/features/unr...
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It was a newsy day in the @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social world, with plenty of #WNBA CBA talk, too. Our @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social runs it all down for you: www.thenexthoops.com/features/unr...
Unrivaled opening day is around the corner - The IX Basketball
Unrivaled's second season is just a few weeks away and the players have arrived in Miami to begin to prepare for tipoff Jan. 5.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
It was a newsy day in the @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social world, with plenty of #WNBA CBA talk, too. Our @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social runs it all down for you: www.thenexthoops.com/features/unr...
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Leïla Lacan has officially arrived, and is already making a significant impact. @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social discusses how the rookie guard is helping elevate the Connecticut Sun:
Leïla Lacan has arrived in Connecticut - The IX Basketball
21-year-old Leïla Lacan plays with heart for her family and has made a tremendous impact on the Connecticut Sun in just nine games.
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August 6, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Leïla Lacan has officially arrived, and is already making a significant impact. @gabbyalfveby.bsky.social discusses how the rookie guard is helping elevate the Connecticut Sun: