Injury update from Geno

[HuskyNan]

 

[CL82]

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I liked that that was Stan the fact that it said that of our six players we are coming off of the injured list only one is actually ready to practice at this point.

 

[jdote33]

Really a good sign and encouraging that Jana is practicing. Pretty sure she's still less than 11 months from her injury

 

[MilfordHusky]

Really a good sign and encouraging that Jana is practicing. Pretty sure she's still less than 11 months from her injury

Roughly 10 months from injury--early August.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Roughly 10 months from injury--early August.

Correction. The surgery was scheduled for late in the week of July 25. I can't find the actual surgery date. She was able to travel to Europe with the team, as I recall.

 

[my2cents]

I mis-read the post. Thought Geno was hurt.

 

[Maleficent9]

How Geno Auriemma views his 2024-25 UConn women's basketball team: 'Really like this group'

UConn women's basketball's Geno Auriemma gave updates on his team's 2024-25 newcomers and injured returners Tuesday night at the Coaches Road Show.

www.ctinsider.com

According to this article, Morgan Cheli is limited with a hamstring issue, but doesn't seem like a big deal

 

[PJCLaw]

I liked that that was Stan the fact that it said that of our six players we are coming off of the injured list only one is actually ready to practice at this point.

Remember, only five coming off of injury, Amari transferred.

 

[RoadMaster]

Daniel Connolly article on injuries..

Geno provides updates on UConn's five injured players

"Some are real close, some are still a little bit away," Auriemma said about the injured crew.

www.uconnwbbweekly.com

 

[Boreifs]

Remember, only five coming off of injury, Amari transferred.

I think Morgan was number six.

 

[CL82]

I think Morgan was number six.

Actually it was just a miscount on my part.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

I'm disappointed that the larger group is in the 'still working on it' column and more than a little worried that 2 of them are going to never get out of that category. I wish them all the best. Rehab is so hard and it is so tempting to screw up with it, but I'm sure they have excellent support.

 

[Bigboote]

I just really really hope Caroline is able to get fully healthy. What she's gone through is just so scary and dispiriting and affects so many aspects of life.

 

[Centerstream]

Azzi and Aubrey both had ACL injuries and surgeries during last season, so them not being close to practicing right now is to be expected. Isn't it?
As far as Caroline, I am guessing that this off season and into the start of 2024-2025, her status will remain day to day. But I certainly hope that come our 1st game that she is in uniform and on the bench, one or two seats away from CD.

 

[UcMiami]

I just really really hope Caroline is able to get fully healthy. What she's gone through is just so scary and dispiriting and affects so many aspects of life.

And there really isn't a 'rehab routine' for concussions - it is a matter of not doing a lot of normal things rather than actively working on strength, flexibily, etc. in the training room.

 

[jdote33]

And there really isn't a 'rehab routine' for concussions - it is a matter of not doing a lot of normal things rather than actively working on strength, flexibily, etc. in the training room.

Interesting. That was my question, what does rehab look like for her. Does she get to work on her mobility, strength. Is she allowed to do on the court stuff. Like I wonder what her off season entails. Even if it's just rest until October, it wouldn't worry me too much. But February - October is a good 8 months. So I'd hope she'd be ready to rock and roll for the first official practice. Last summer she hit a couple snags.

 

[Dogstar]

I'm disappointed that the larger group is in the 'still working on it' column and more than a little worried that 2 of them are going to never get out of that category. I wish them all the best. Rehab is so hard and it is so tempting to screw up with it, but I'm sure they have excellent support.

Which 2?

 

[huskeynut]

Azzi had her surgery in November I beleive. Aubrey had her surgery in January. I beleive gthe UConn medical staff will be conservative in clearing both. For both it is their second surgery on the same knee.

Don't expect Azzi to be cleared until early November. Aubrey not cleared until January.

Caroline I worry about. What happens if she gets another hit in the head? Is it worth the risk?

 

[Dugway]

Azzi and Aubrey both had ACL injuries and surgeries during last season, so them not being close to practicing right now is to be expected. Isn't it?
As far as Caroline, I am guessing that this off season and into the start of 2024-2025, her status will remain day to day. But I certainly hope that come our 1st game that she is in uniform and on the bench, one or two seats away from CD.

I believe that the typical duration for an ACL rehab would be approximately one year. Azzi had surgery Mid-November and Aubrey had surgery Mid-January.

After that 12-months or so, I think that the training staff would typically say that players would be available for full practice and potential game play; however, at that point it also becomes a mental thing as well. Exactly how far is any individual player willing to go on that leg that they have been killing themselves working on fervently for the past 12-months? What exactly is the 'apprehensive' level? What is the feeling that they may re-injure it? How physically fit does the player feel, etc.? What is this duration of this apprehensiveness before they are really willing to turn it all lose?

It is tough to deal with all of that, and also play against the best teams in all of college basketball (or at least to play well against those players). I recall, a few years back, just a few weeks before the tournament, and Paige coming off the broken leg bone in the knee. She was initially very tentative, and rightfully so! I recall at some point, Game 1 back maybe Game 2 her falling down hard and landing directly onto that right knee. The fear on her face scared the crap out of everyone; 'oh, my, did it just happen again?' It turned out, no, she was fine, but you could just feel her anxiety by watching it on the television set.... It is traumatic for these kids, it really is.

 

[hoopsnloops32]

I believe that the typical duration for an ACL rehab would be approximately one year. Azzi had surgery Mid-November and Aubrey had surgery Mid-January.

After that 12-months or so, I think that the training staff would typically say that players would be available for full practice and potential game play; however, at that point it also becomes a mental thing as well. Exactly how far is any individual player willing to go on that leg that they have been killing themselves working on fervently for the past 12-months? What exactly is the 'apprehensive' level? What is the feeling that they may re-injure it? How physically fit does the player feel, etc.? What is this duration of this apprehensiveness before they are really willing to turn it all lose?

It is tough to deal with all of that, and also play against the best teams in all of college basketball (or at least to play well against those players). I recall, a few years back, just a few weeks before the tournament, and Paige coming off the broken leg bone in the knee. She was initially very tentative, and rightfully so! I recall at some point, Game 1 back maybe Game 2 her falling down hard and landing directly onto that right knee. The fear on her face scared the crap out of everyone; 'oh, my, did it just happen again?' It turned out, no, she was fine, but you could just feel her anxiety by watching it on the television set.... It is traumatic for these kids, it really is.

Typical ACL recovery is 9 months, 12 months is on the extreme end already.

I’d imagine Azzi will be cleared more likely in September/October and Aubrey in October/November.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Which 2?

Tell you one: Caroline

 

[yhun89]

So we might be without Azzi/Aubrey/Caroline/Ayanna for the first few weeks of the season. That gives the freshmen more time to develop and earn their PT.

In a way, the injuries not being cleared yet might be a good thing for developing the freshmen? It sure worked for Ash and KK.

 

[Gus Mahler]

It's good to hear Ayanna is "close." In my view, she is a real key to the season. Her rebounding and physical play is needed. On the other hand, we've heard that word before in her case. Here's hoping it happens this time.

P.S. I recognize that you could cite nine or ten players as keys to the season. But if I had to pick one, it's AP.

 

[ec33]

Actually it was just a miscount on my part.

Updating from The Princess Bride:

You fell victim to one of the classic blunders! The most famous of which is, 'never get involved in a land war in Asia,' but only slightly less well-known is this: 'Never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line!'"

The even lesser well-known classic blunder is counting Husky injuries.

 

[ERWUC65]

Tell you one: Caroline

One would think that Caroline would be practicing now to 'test the waters'. If she can handle the occasional bump or fall in the summer sessions, regain her confidence and game face, she would be a valuable asset off the bench. Rather than more rest it would seem to me that she would want to see early where she is both physically and mentally.