Connecticut Sun center Tina Charles has been named the WNBA's Rookie of the Month for June, adding it to the award she received for being the top first-year player in the league in May.

Here's the release from the WNBA:

NEW YORK, July 7, 2010 – The WNBA named the Connecticut Sun’s Tina Charles the Rookie of the Month for games played in June. This is the second consecutive Rookie of the Month award for Charles.

Charles averaged a double-double for the month, leading the league in rebounds (14.0 rpg) and pacing rookies and the Sun in points (15.5 ppg). Charles also averaged a rookie- and team-best 1.5 bpg. A career-high 23-rebound, 19-point performance in a win over the Phoenix Mercury highlighted her play for the month. In 10 games played, Charles posted double digits in both points and rebounds in all but one game, helping the Sun to a 7-3 record for the month.

The first overall pick in the 2010 WNBA Draft presented by adidas, Charles continues her strong debut as a rookie. She is averaging a double-double with more than 15 points and 12 rebounds per game.

Highlights of Charles’ outstanding month included:
• June 11 vs. Indiana: Career-high six blocks, 12 points, and 12 rebounds in an 86-77 win
• June 18 vs. Los Angeles: Career-high 26 points with 19 rebounds in a 78-75 win
• June 20 vs. Phoenix: Double-double with 24 points and 12 rebounds in a 96-94 win
• June 25 vs. Phoenix: Career-high 23 rebounds in 35 minutes in an 82-79 win