MONTVILLE, Conn. — Connecticut Sun coach Curt Miller has left the team to deal with a family medical issue.
The Sun issued a statement saying Miller had traveled home to Pennsylvania to be with his family:
"Connecticut Sun Head Coach Curt Miller is currently away from the team. He has traveled home to Pennsylvania to be with his family and tend to a medical situation with a family member. In his absence Brandi Poole will serve as acting head coach with Chris Koclanes assisting."
The team didn't set a timetable for his return. Assistant coach Brandi Poole will serve as acting head coach in Miller’s absence. The Sun are coming off an 89-66 home loss to Seattle.
Connecticut plays consecutive games in Chicago against the Sky on Thursday and Saturday before returning home next week to play Dallas.
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