Sug Sutton is a 5-foot-8 versatile guard who was drafted by the Washington Mystics with the 36th overall pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft. Before entering the WNBA, she had a terrific college career at the University of Texas (2016–2020), where she earned First-team All-Big 12 honors in 2019 and Second-team All-Big 12 in 2020. In high school, she was a McDonald's All-American in 2016.
Born on December 17, 1998, as Alecia Kaorie Sutton, she was nicknamed "Sug" (short for "Sugar") by her father and grandfather. Her parents, Larry Sutton and Tonette Moore, have been a big influence on her life. While excelling on the court at the University of Texas, Sutton also focused on academics and majored in health promotion and behavioural sciences. In the summer of 2017, Sutton played for Team USA U19 Team, at the FIBA U19 World Cup held in Italy, and helped lead the team to a silver medal. Sutton started in all seven games and averaged 8.0 points and 3.1 rebounds per game throughout the tournament. Known for her versatile combo guard play, Sug Sutton continues to create a prolonged career in the WNBA.
Sug Sutton Contract Breakdown
Sutton signed a 1 year, $64,154 contract with the Phoenix Mercury, including an average annual salary of $64,154 as per Spotrac. After this, she was traded to the Washington Mystics along with Phoenix's 2025 third-round pick.
How much is Sug Sutton getting paid?
Sug Sutton will be paid a base salary of $64,154 in the 2024 WNBA season. According to Spotrac, Sutton initially signed a three-year contract worth $176,190 with the Washington Mystics in 2020. Later in 2021, Sutton extended her deal by an additional year. After the 2024 WNBA season, Sutton will enter restricted free agency.
How much does Sug Sutton make in a minute?
Sug Sutton's salary for the 2024 WNBA season amounts to $64,154. Now one year is known to have 525,600 minutes. So if we divide her total salary by the number of minutes available in a year, then Sug Sutton makes around $0.122 per minute.
Sug Sutton Career Earnings
As of September 2024, Sutton has earned $93,575 in her career from her WNBA contracts as per Spotrac.
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How much of Sug Sutton’s contract is guaranteed?
According to Spotrac, Sug Sutton’s contract is fully guaranteed.
Sug Sutton Contract History
March 31, 2024
Sug Sutton signed a one-year, $64,154 fully guaranteed contract with the Phoenix Mercury.
Jan 15, 2021
Sug Sutton signed a one-year, $58,170 contract with the Washington Mystics.
April 17, 2020
Sug Sutton agreed to a three-year, $176,190 contract with the Washington Mystics.
FAQ's On Sug Sutton Contract
A. Sug Sutton's salary in the 2024 WNBA season is $64,154.
A. Sug Sutton real name is Alecia Kaorie Sutton.
A. Sug Sutton was drafted 36th overall pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft by the Washington Mystics.
A. Sug Sutton is 25 years old, as of September 2024.
A. Sug Sutton averaged 8.4 points, 3.2 assists, 3.4 rebounds at University of Texas from 2016 to 2020.
A. Sug Sutton plays as a point guard/ shooting guard.
