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B. Turner officially out for the season

Briana just can't seem to avoid injuries. ND has a lot of talent; however, I don't know if they have enough to make it to the Final Four. Although, if Allisha Gray is out for SC, it might be possible because they wouldn't have to play UConn or Baylor.
 
CocoHusky said:
Banks was mid-March surgery and aggressive rehab and was cleared to return for first exhibition game at the end of October roughly 7.5 Months.
Brianna Banks making return from injury in UConn’s exhibition opener
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Thanks for that clarification - I had thought it was January but I see from the article her injury occurred on Feb 2 against St. Johns. I didn't realize they waited 5-6 weeks before doing the surgery?

Anyway, yes it did seem like an agressive timetable, but depending on how well the surgery goes for Brianna I'm hoping she can be in the swing of things at some point early next year.
 
chrissaran said:
Briana just can't seem to avoid injuries. ND has a lot of talent; however, I don't know if they have enough to make it to the Final Four. Although, if Allisha Gray is out for SC, it might be possible because they wouldn't have to play UConn or Baylor.
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I would still consider ND the favorite to beat Ohio State, but the other big question mark is whether Mavunga plays or not. If she can play and be effective, a huge advantage goes to Ohio State on post play and rebounding. But otherwise, ND is a much more disciplined team and will make things difficult for Mitchell.

If ND advances to play either Stanford or Texas, that will be a more difficult game for ND to win without Turner. Possible, but more difficult.
 
VAMike23 said:
Thanks for that clarification - I had thought it was January but I see from the article her injury occurred on Feb 2 against St. Johns. I didn't realize they waited 5-6 weeks before doing the surgery?
\Anyway, yes it did seem like an agressive timetable, but depending on how well the surgery goes for Brianna I'm hoping she can be in the swing of things at some point early next year.
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From what I remember waiting 5-6 weeks is for the swelling to go down and to actually start rehab to build up the muscles that you will be relying heavily after surgery.
 
Devastating. I just hope her surgery and treatment goes well, and that she has a speedy, safe, and comfortable recovery. This is a huge loss for ND, and my heart goes out to Bri who has to end her season this way. All the best to her, to the team, and to her family. It's refreshing to see her joking around and keeping her chin up, though. I hope she enjoys those tacos - she's earned them!
 
So bummed for her - both personally, and as an athlete who wanted to play had and help her team win. It's really tough for Ms. Turner - injuries just suck - and for her team. Wish her the best and a speedy recovery. I'm sure we all can speculate on what it means for ND perhaps a bit later - for now, I just want to express my sadness for the poor kid who just wants to play ball...
 
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A shame. She's a good player, despite all the interruptions her career has had from injury. I hope she recovers fully.
 
This just stinks up and down. People on the BY have very mixed opinions about Muffet, but seeing this young lady sidelined for another NCAA is sad. My heart goes out to this intelligent, beautiful young women. She's a fighter though. Come back and give us hell next year.
 
My guess is that Notre Dame will not confirm it being an ACL until after the tournament. They may not want the other players to get too down about her injury knowing how long it takes to recover from an ACL. Muffet wants to keep them focused and even though they know she won't play at least for now they can hope her injury is not serious.
 
One thing I haven't said before, but the two players outside of UConn who melt my heart when they start speaking are A'ja Wilson and Brianna Turner. Just sweet, terrific people. Even when Brianna would play against UConn I couldn't help saying throughout every game, "C'mon you can do better", because I like her so much. I'd still end up shaking my head, but, still. The same with A'ja. When either one starts smiling I just can't. Really.

Now that said, beating ND never gets old.
 
That's a shame. Too many injuries to too many key players right before or during the Tourney this year. You want to see all the teams at full strength. Tough break for Turner and ND.
 
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anyone heard update on Alisha Gray initially looked bad but Dawn talks like she is still in the mix to play this weekend
 
Condolences to Bri , her team and you Orang ... all these kids are one strange landing away from the potential for this sort of thing. Given the UConn numbers, it is my biggest fear in this tournament.
 
nwhoopfan said:
That's a shame. Too many injuries to too many key players right before or during the Tourney this year. You want to see all the teams at full strength. Tough break for Turner and ND.
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The ACL injuries to Lambert of Duke and now to Turner make me sick to my stomach. These are just freak occurrences and these players through absolutely no fault of their own find their seasons abruptly truncated.

The Coates injury was IMO gravely mishandled by the SC staff, who twice cleared her to play only to have her reinjure herself each time.
 
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Orangutan said:
Was really hoping it wasn't an ACL. At this point in the year, an ACL injury means she's not a lock to be ready for next season. And even if she is, she won't be 100%.
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You're correct on this. Having a daughter who went through this rehab, she may well be back by early season but the majority of kids are about 75-80% the first season back. It takes a long time to get full strength and quickness back.
 
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I was afraid this was going to be the case when I saw the video. For those of you who know Irish history, this girl truly has had "the luck of the Irish." :(
 
It's not only the "athlete" part of the student-athlete equation that this affects.

 
Orangutan said:


Staley had a similar vaguely positive tweet
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Let's HOPE there isn't a repeat of the Coates situation. A player being sent out there with an obvious injury just to make it worse.
 
Turner is my favorite non UConn player. I followed her progress all season. This really sucks!!
Blessings and favor to you Brianna,
Praying that you have a quick and complete recovery.
 
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No more injuries to any of our girls, please. I don't want to read or hear about any one else going down or out due to injury. Enough!!!
 
No matter who it is, i am always rooting for all to be healthy.... A Gray, rooting for your recovery in time for the weekend.
 
Devastating for this to happen this time of year, for her and for the team.

Wish her best for coming back at 100%.
 
Hate to see this. Turner has had a lot of tough luck. Hope she remains positive.

As for Gray and South Carolina, we are in the early stages but it seems to me it is being handled in a similar vaguely sketchy way as Coates.
 
Thanks for those who was concerned with Allisha's well being! My heart goes out to Tuner and Lambert with the season ending injuries and I pray they heal well and come back as strong as ever! We all saw what looked to be a season injury to Allisha but Dawn and the team reported that she's fine. After the game she was seen on crutches but the very next day she seemed to be walking perfectly fine with no brace or wrap on her leg. I was told that it wasn't her knee but it was her back hamstring that tightened up on her as she went down. I supposed she will be limited if not used at all versus QU. She's a valuable player to our team and we will need her if we have any hope of getting to the FF so I hope the coaching staff uses her wisely.
 
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