Not only did KLS get injured just before the Final Championship game, she also tested positive for Covid just before the 3x3 Olympic Games. Talk about hard luck.
As I recall it, KLS twisted an ankle in early March against Houston and played less than half the game. As a result she missed the next four (4) games prior to the start of the tournament. It's the only reason Phee passed her on the all-time UConn scoring leaderboard. She re-injured it slightly a couple games before the Final game, but played 40 minutes against Notre Dame for the title. However, both Katie Lou and Phee won NC awards their freshmen year.
Maya Moore (2007-11): 3,036 points.
Breanna Stewart (2012-16): 2,676 points.
Napheesa Collier (2015-19): 2,401 points.
Tina Charles (2006-10): 2,346 points.
Katie Lou Samuelson (2015-19): 2,342 points.
Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis (2011-15): 2,178 points.