Kristy Wallace Injury

[JordyG]

What appears to be a season ending injury, and a weekly occurrence in WCBB, sadly occurred to Wallace during the game against West Virginia yesterday.



Our hopes, sympathies and thoughts go out to this gritty, thoughtful, talented young woman.

 

[Carnac]

What appears to be a season ending injury, and a weekly occurrence in WCBB, sadly occurred to Wallace during the game against West Virginia yesterday.



Our hopes, sympathies and thoughts go out to this gritty, thoughtful, talented young woman.

Noooooo. Baylor has had their share of injuries and sorrow this season. I want Baylor at their best this time of year. This is terrible news. Her injury will deeply affect the team's performance going forward. Who replaces her?

 

[UConnNick]

Will this injury likely cement Baylor as a 2 seed? The committee does take injuries into account during the seeding process.

 

[shizam]

Morris is AWESOME and Landrum is talented too. Not shabby depth. Morris will be a star. Wallace was having a terrific year. I remember how well she played knocking out L’ville by 33 points in tourney last year. Next game Itty Bitty’s speed ate up Wallace to the point Mulkey was screaming at Wallace and pulled her.

 

[skilz]

Noooooo. Baylor has had their share of injuries and sorrow this season. I want Baylor at their best this time of year. This is terrible news. Her injury will deeply affect the team's performance going forward. Who replaces her?

No one replaces Kristy! She was having a great season. Last night, Juicy Landrum (Soph) stepped in as PG and played well, however, I think the "next up" will be Morris (Fresh) at PG. This is a tough time of year to throw a freshman to the wolves, but Morris has the potential to be great. She just needs to get out of her own head. Big blow to Baylor and even bigger to Wallace. I, as well, wanted to see how far Baylor could go.

 

[skilz]

Will this injury likely cement Baylor as a 2 seed? The committee does take injuries into account during the seeding process.

Depends on what Baylor can prove in the Big 12 Tourney. If they are able to pull off the win, I say the injury won't hurt the seeding.

 

[UConnCat]

Is there an actual update on her injury?

 

[skilz]

Is there an actual update on her injury?

Not yet.

 

[Ozimoto]

Very unfortunate. Hope she has a complete and speedy recovery.

 

[cbraarj]

Never know with an injury. Look at South Carolina last year with Coates injury. Opened the middle for their offense. That was a big reason for their run to the NC last year.

 

[chrissaran]

This is not going to open the middle of their offense or help them in any way. Kristy cannot be replaced.

 

[cbraarj]

This is not going to open the middle of their offense or help them in any way. Kristy cannot be replaced.

Wasnt suggesting that at all! Why would it Wallace is a guard! Never know if somebody steps up! An injury helped SC win!

 

[scubadog]

Would be a very tough loss. KW is to Baylor , what KN is to the huskies ! Hope she is OK !

 

[JordyG]

Wasnt suggesting that at all! Why would it Wallace is a guard! Never know if somebody steps up! An injury helped SC win!

The problem is forwards are important, but the road to an NCAA championship runs through experienced, effective guard play. That chip was unfortunately taken from Baylor. Yes, this injury severely hurts their chances, even to make the FF.

 

[BigBird]

Every top team is only a moment away from such a tough break. It would seem that there is no way to prevent these knee injuries. Hoping for Kristy to have a full and fast recovery.

 

[donalddoowop]

Maybe, just maybe, she'll be back before the NCAA Tournament starts. cbraarj, I don't think Baylor's other guards will be any more effective than Wallace was. SC's style of play changed after Coates was injured and that actually helped, along with UCONN getting upset. I don't believe Wallace's injury will change Baylor's style of play and make them better.

 

[HuskyFan1125]

This makes me sick to my stomach for her. Especially on senior night. Speedy recovery to Kristy whatever the injury turns out to be.

 

[bags27]

Well, the only important thing is how is she.

But watching the video, it seems as if she slipped on a wet floor (someone's perspiration?). The foot just went out from her so quickly and usually sneakers offer some resistance.

 

[bballnut90]

Huge bummer, I hope she's okay. That would be so disappointing if that's how her career ends at Baylor. She's had an outstanding senior year and has been a major reason for Baylor's fantastic season. Fingers crossed that it's not as bad as it looks.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

it seems as if she slipped on a wet floor

Nope. The foot if anything was too firmly planted and her knee was quite flexed and her upper leg rotated inward. It didn't look all that severe, but you never know with these things. Kim is one of the worst (or best depending on your view) on revealing injuries, but maybe we'll know tomorrow.

 

[Go/huskies]

Ouch, really to bad, will hurt Baylor, and it will also hurt her WNBA draft status, this could also cause some chemistry issues heading in to next season, with them having to start a new point guard, and HSG on her way in.

 

[DefenseBB]

No one replaces Kristy! She was having a great season. Last night, Juicy Landrum (Soph) stepped in as PG and played well, however, I think the "next up" will be Morris (Fresh) at PG. This is a tough time of year to throw a freshman to the wolves, but Morris has the potential to be great. She just needs to get out of her own head. Big blow to Baylor and even bigger to Wallace. I, as well, wanted to see how far Baylor could go.

Wallace was playing great and is/was the catalyst for them. She is to Baylor what Kia is to the Huskies. She has a great competitive fire, doing whatever it takes to win a game. The best compliment you can give is she’s a player you dislike as an opponent BUT LOVE as that teams fan. I will keep my fingers crossed....

 

[Dillon77]

I've watched a number of Baylor games the last two years and have been struck with Wallace's almost dogged improvement in virtually every area. Her fitness was always top rate and that's even improved...she never looks winded. Her outside shooting has improved and without question she is the field general of this team, both tacitly and emotionally. On top of all that, she looks like playing hoops is exactly what she wants to be doing and wants to do it well. Very well. It's no wonder her coach adores her. And I'm sure other coaches would tell you she's the kind of player they'd want on their team.

Here's hoping for the best, whatever that translates to, and that Kristy doggedly addresses whatever next steps are necessary.
God's speed, mate.

 

[Charliebball]

always viewed Wallace as a player Geno would love to coach...............as someone said earlier she is Baylor's Kia Nurse and if she is unable to play again this season that is a very sad thing indeed

 

[nwhoopfan]

I hate seeing any player get injured. Best wishes for her recovery.