Connecticut Sun re-sign Koclanes, Poole and Storey

The Connecticut Sun announced Friday that it had signed announced assistant coaches Brandi Poole and Chris Koclanes along with Director of Basketball Player Development Coach Awvee Storey to multi-year contracts.

"I am ecstatic about the contract extensions of our assistant coaches,” said Curt Miller, Connecticut's head coach and general manager. “We value continuity within our franchise, and I am humbled to work alongside of these amazing coaches and more importantly servant leaders. I have spent a combined 23 seasons on the bench with Brandi, Chris, and Awvee. Brandi and Chris are both excellent x's and o's coaches who have a fantastic work ethic and grinding mentality. Their preparation and passion to serve our players is special."

Poole heads into her fourth year with the Sun. She has helped lead Connecticut to three-straight playoff appearances during her three seasons, including the 2019 WNBA finals and the 2020 semifinals. The nine playoff wins during the last two seasons is the most in the WNBA.

Koclanes returns for his sixth season overall and third year as a full time assistant. He spent three seasons with the Sun as the team’s video and operations coordinator and was hired as part of Miller's original staff.

Storey was elevated to the team's full time Director of Basketball Player Development. He joined the Sun in 2019 and assisted with player development. In newly expanded role, he will focus on building out robust resources for players, both on and off the court.

“I am excited about Awvee's new full-time expanded role with our franchise," Miller said. "He will help take our overall player development vision to a completely new level. Awvee's ability to relate and connect with our players is a key aspect of our championship drive."