UNCASVILLE, Conn. (January 21, 2009) — The Connecticut Sun announced Wednesday that Barbara Turner, Kerri Gardin and Danielle Page have signed contracts for the 2009 season.

As per team policy, no terms were released.

“We are excited to have Barbara, Kerri and Danielle back this coming season,” said Sun head coach Mike Thibault. “Both Kerri and Barb contributed significantly on the court to our success last season, and with their year of experience and great off-seasons overseas, we expect even greater things from them this season. Although Danielle did not play much last year, her contributions on an everyday basis in practice helped the quality of our overall improvement with her pushing her teammates to play at a high level every day.”

Turner, a 6-foot-0 forward out of UConn, led the Sun with 44 made three-pointers in her first year as a member of the team. She averaged eight points per game, and played in all 34 games with six starts.

Gardin is a 6-1 forward who appeared in 34 games with 15 starts, finishing with 111 rebounds while collecting 41 assists. Page is a 6-2 forward from Nebraska who appeared in three games last season as a rookie.

The Connecticut Sun tip off their seventh season at Mohegan Sun Arena on June 6th with a 4 p.m. game against the Washington Mystics. Season tickets and mini-plans are on sale now and can be reserved by calling a Sun Ticket Representative at 1.877.SUN.TIXX (786-8499) or by visiting www.connecticutsun.com.