Sun Sign Mompremier

The Connecticut Sun added 6-4 forward and former Miami star Beatrice
Mompremier to their 2020 mix today.

UNCASVILLE—The Connecticut Sun announced on Tuesday that they have signed 6-4 forward Beatrice Mompremier. A University of Miami graduate, Mompremier was drafted No. 20 overall by the Los Angeles Sparks in the 2020 WNBA Draft. Collegiately, she played her first two years at Baylor University before transferring to her hometown of Miami.

During her time with the Hurricanes, she posted 34 double-doubles, scored in double digits 45 times, and grabbed 10 or more rebounds in 35 games. As a senior, Mompremier averaged 16.8 points and 9.8 rebounds per game. As a junior she averaged 16.7 points and 12.2 rebounds per contest. The 2020 Lisa Leslie Award finalist is just one of three Miami players to score at least 1,000 points and haul down at least 1,000 rebounds in school history. She is also the ‘Canes all-time leader in single-season and career rebounding average.

At Baylor. Mompremier Mompremier was named to the Big 12 All-Freshman team, co-led the team in rebounds per game (6.1) and ranked fifth in points per game (7.2) as a freshman, and averaged 8.3 points and 6.5 rebounds per game in her sophomore season,.

“We are excited to add Beatrice to our roster,” said Sun head coach and general manager Curt Miller. “She is a young and talented post player with a high ceiling. Beatrice is a proven collegiate rebounder and crafty scorer who will have the ability to contribute during her rookie season.”

On June 15, the WNBA announced plans to tip off the 2020 Season which included the single site location for a 22-game regular season, an update on player salary and benefits, and that the season will feature “bold commitment to social justice.” For more information on the Sun and upcoming2020 WNBA season, visit connecticutsun.com.

—Staff Reports

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