Sug Sutton

Alecia Kaorie "Sug" Sutton (born December 17, 1998) is an American basketball player for the Dallas Wings of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and for the Rose of Unrivaled. Born in Saint Louis, Missouri, Sutton went to Parkway North High School and played collegiately for the University of Texas. She was drafted by the Mystics with the 36th overall pick of the 2020 WNBA draft.

Professional career WNBA Washington Mystics (2020) Sutton was drafted by the Washington Mystics with the 36th overall pick of the 2020 WNBA draft. On August 16, midway through the season, Sutton was again signed by the Mystics. On August 19, Sutton made her WNBA debut in a win against the Atlanta Dream and scored her first WNBA career points. On May 13, 2021, she was waived by the Mystics.

Phoenix Mercury (2023–2024) Sutton signed a training camp contract with the Phoenix Mercury prior to the start of the 2023 season. Sutton went through camp and ultimately made the opening night roster for the Mercury. On September 8, 2023, Sutton recorded the first triple-double in Phoenix Mercury history in a loss against the Las Vegas Aces, with 18 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists.

On February 27, 2024, Sutton signed a training camp contract with the Mercury. Sutton made the final roster and played for Phoenix in 22 games.

Second stint with the Washington Mystics (2024–2025) On August 20, 2024, Sutton and Phoenix's 2025 third-round pick was traded to the Washington Mystics for the rights to Swedish guard Klara Lundquist.

Portland Fire (2026) On April 3, 2026, she was drafted 20th overall by the Portland Fire in the 2026 WNBA expansion draft.

On May 21, 2026, Sutton was waived by the Portland Fire.

Dallas Wings (2026–present) On June 14, 2026, Sutton signed a rest-of-season contract with the Dallas Wings.

Unrivaled On November 5, 2025, it was announced that Sutton had been drafted by Rose BC for the 2026 Unrivaled season.

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Personal life Sutton goes by "Sug," short for "Sugar." The nickname was given to her by her father and grandfather. Sutton's parents are Larry Sutton and Tonette Moore. At University of Texas, Sutton majored in health promotion and behavioral sciences.