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Miller leaves Sun to deal with family medical issue

The Sun issued a statement saying Miller had traveled home to Pennsylvania to be with his family.
Credit: AP
Connecticut Sun coach Curt Miller, left, gives instruction to the team in a huddle during a timeout during a WNBA basketball game against the Seattle Storm, Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)

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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