What happened: The WNBA named Connecticut Sun president Jennifer Rizzotti the recipient of the 2026 Business Executive Leadership Award presented by Deloitte.

Why it matters: The annual league award recognizes executive leadership and business operations across WNBA franchises. The honor marks an offseason milestone for Connecticut's front office as the organization prepares for the upcoming 2027 WNBA season.

What to watch: Rizzotti and the Sun front office now turn their focus to offseason business and roster preparations for the 2027 campaign.