Connecticut Sun introduces Rachid Meziane as new head coach

The Connecticut Sun introduced Rachid Meziane as their new head coach during a press conference at Mohegan Sun. Meziane, a seasoned international coach, expressed his excitement about joining the WNBA, calling it a dream opportunity. Meziane previously coached the French club ESB Villeneuve-d’Ascq, winning a championship, and led the Belgian national team to a gold medal in EuroBasket 2023. General manager Morgan Tuck emphasized Meziane's strong reputation and extensive experience as key factors in his hiring. Assistant coach Roneeka Hodges, who won a WNBA Championship with the New York Liberty, will support Meziane. He highlighted the importance of her experience as a former player to help bridge communication with the team.