More than a Game, a Movement
Open Look Media covers women's basketball from the court to the culture — through editorial storytelling, premium photography, and coverage that sees the full picture.
Open Look Media covers women's basketball from the court to the culture — through editorial storytelling, premium photography, and coverage that sees the full picture.
For 24 years, Connecticut fans had a pretty remarkable deal. You watched a kid at Gampel. You watched her grow up, watched her graduate, and if you were lucky, you got to watch her come home.
There is something special about watching a player get the recognition they deserve while they are still playing. We spend so much time in sports waiting for the final chapter of an athlete’s career before we stop and tell them what they meant to us. Alyssa Thomas didn’t have to wait for that.
July’s "Under the Sun" watch party wasn't just about watching basketball. It was about bringing people together, something the Connecticut Sun have done throughout the state since relocating to Connecticut in 2003. For more than two decades, they've built a connection with communities across New England that extends far beyond the games played at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Golden State's defensive identity isn't built around one superstar. It's built around players like Kaitlyn Chen who learned that winning starts on the other end of the floor.
The Dallas Wings do not have everything figured out, just yet. And that’s exactly what makes them the most exciting young team in the WNBA this season.
It's easy to overlook that detail when a team is winning this consistently. The Liberty have spent the last few weeks finding ways to win despite missing key pieces, rattling off eight straight victories while still waiting for the roster to come together. Which raises an interesting question: if New York has looked this good while working players back into the lineup, what happens now that everyone is finally on the floor together?
The reality is, the WNBA has always been full of talent, electric, and worth the watch. But in the past couple years something has shifted, beyond what’s just happening on the court. We have been unknowingly waiting for this moment to come.The WNBA has entered its fashion era, full send, and I’m here for it.
The Connecticut Sun are still searching for consistency, but they're also beginning to show something else: potential. Leïla Lacan's return and the continued growth of the team's young core have given fans a reason to stay invested in this sunset season.
The Sun’s 1-7 start hasn’t been pretty, but with new pieces still adjusting and Aneesah Morrow making a strong case for more minutes, there’s still plenty left to figure out.
For Connecticut basketball fans, the Connecticut Sun have always been more than just a team, they’ve been part of a larger story that starts with UConn women's basketball and continues at Mohegan Sun Arena. As the Sun enter their final season before relocating, it’s a moment to reflect on what that connection has meant, what’s being lost, and why this year feels so much bigger than basketball.
The WNBA season is approaching, and as always, UConn’s presence across the league remains strong. Between draft night additions and a wave of offseason movement, the landscape has shifted, giving fans a fresh look at where former Huskies are landing and what their roles could look like heading into 2026.
