It is fair to say that women’s basketball is extremely popular in Connecticut,” he said. “I would love for them to stay.”

After reports came out that the Connecticut Sun were exploring a sale, they have sold out their season tickets.

The Mohegan tribe is exploring a potential sale of the Connecticut Sun, but franchise legend Tina Charles is focused on what she can control.

Despite ownership news and an unknown future, the Connecticut Sun announced its sold-out season ticket sales for the first time in franchise history.

Former league MVP Tina Charles spoke fondly of the franchise that drafted her No. 1 overall in 2010 during the Sun's press conference on Tuesday.

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority reported second-quarter net revenues of $418.8 million, driven by year-over-year gains at Mohegan Sun and its digital business, while overall Adjusted EBITDA declined due to one-time items and unfavorable currency effects.