Connecticut Sun and former UConn center Tina Charles was named the WNBA's Eastern Conference player of the month for June.

Charles led all Eastern Conference players with an average of 1.5 blocks per game, was second in rebounding (11.5) and fourth in scoring (17.9) to lead the Sun to a 7-3 record in June. Charles had five 20-point games and six double-doubles.

Candace Parker of Los Angeles made it a perfect 2 for 2 as she was named the Western Conferece player of the month for the second straight time.