Aubrey not participating in warm up drills

[Geew1992]

 

[EricLA]

Such a bummer. Just when she was finding her footing and really contributing. Unfortunately we won't know anything till one of the horde asks about it - so all we can do is hope it's something really minor.

 

[Henry]

Maybe they're saving her for games tomorrow and Mon. Playing 3 games in a row is probably not ideal for her. I hope it's not anything more serious.

 

[JellyBean]

Just when she was hitting her groove! Welp. Hopefully nothing too serious.

 

[kidfrom360]

It was just reported that they are sitting her for precautionary reasons due to some “knee soreness”. So, would imagine she doesn’t play the entire Big East Tournament to ensure she’s 100% for the NCAA Tourny.

 

[Geew1992]

 

[DEFCONN1]

Not to put the whammy on us, but this would be a good game to rest up Aubrey’s barking knee.

 

[mainerhuski]

It was just reported that they are sitting her for precautionary reasons due to some “knee soreness”. So, would imagine she doesn’t play the entire Big East Tournament to ensure she’s 100% for the NCAA Tourny.

That’s exactly what they just announced, that she’s unavailable for the BE tournament but expected back for NCAAs.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

 

[RockyMTblue2]

I can never pick out Jana. Weird right, she's only the biggest one on the floor. I have a Jana astigmatism

 

[maple]

Honestly I think the smart move is to rest her for the BE tourney. No need to risk injury right now. It’s a shame because she was doing so well, but better safe than sorry.

 

[Doctor G]

Hoping for the best because even limited to 12-15 minutes a game AG is a massive difference maker — and obviously the priority is to protect her health and her career - but having to rest such a great player for the entire BE tournament for “knee soreness” is not a great sign.

 

[BRS24]

That’s exactly what they just announced, that she’s unavailable for the BE tournament but expected back for NCAAs.

And if it was Fanta or the other announcer that said the entire BET vs, just today, take it with a grain of salt.

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[stamfordhusky]

Hoping for the best because even limited to 12-15 minutes a game AG is a massive difference maker — and obviously the priority is to protect her health and her career - but having to rest such a great player for the entire BE tournament for “knee soreness” is not a great sign.

 

[oldude]

Aubrey is a wonderful athlete with a 60-year old’s knees. Geno is going to try to use Aubrey very carefully and hopefully get everything he can out of her during the Big Dance when she will be needed most. To some extent, this reminds me of how he used Morgan Tuck during her senior season when she was dealing with micro fractures in her knees.

 

[Blue Huskie]

Good move sitting her with these consecutive days games. Save her for when we really need her in the NCAA's. No consecutive days there.

 

[huskeynut]

If you have ever had knee surgery you know soreness can appear. Extremely smart move by UConn.

 

[Dublin]

Good move sitting her with these consecutive days games. Save her for when we really need her in the NCAA's. No consecutive days there.

and playing her in the first 2 NCAA games, only if absolutely necessary.

 

[oldude]

and playing her in the first 2 NCAA games, only if absolutely necessary.

I think you have to play Aubrey in the first 2 NCAA games, at least a little, in order for her to be sharp for the Regionals and hopefully the FF. You also need the rest of the team to be comfortable with Aubrey as a part of the rotation.

 

[DennieEddy]

Unfortunately, could be the initial stages of another wicked passah for the team & especially for her.

I know, Debbie Downer.

 

[DennieEddy]

I expect thumbs down for the above...that's OK

 

[BRS24]

Unfortunately, could be the initial stages of another wicked passah for the team & especially for her.

I know, Debbie Downer.

I expect thumbs down for the above...that's OK

Keeping Aubs out for the BET is not a bad thing. Knees can be fickle, and since they won't be playing in the NCAAT until March 21 or 22, that's another 11 days for her to get rest, do some pre-hab, aka, preventative rehab. I'd rather have her at 100% than risk it in the BET.