Kyla status [merged thread]

[FanHam]

Has anyone heard anything definitive about Kyla's elbow injury she incurred near the end of Sunday's game?

I can't find anything.

 

[eebmg]

No updates but nice article in the Athletic about Kyla and her health issues in general and what she means to the team. Alot of Crystal quotes about Kyla's selfless leadership as well.

After hard fall, Kyla Irwin’s injury further limits UConn’s rotation

While there was no definitive answer regarding the severity of Irwin's injury, the play didn’t look good.

theathletic.com

Auriemma said Irwin had been playing with a broken finger, which happened recently in practice, and a foot problem she’s had for a couple of months that will require surgery at the end of the season.

“That’s a lot for a kid that loves the game and brings a lot to our team on and off the court,” Auriemma said. “She’s a kid that does impact your team whether she’s playing or not, whether she has the ball or not, whether she’s shooting well or not. She has an infectious kind of personality that makes your team better and that’s rare in today’s day and age. And we’re going to miss that going forward.”

“She does it no matter how she’s feeling,” Dangerfield said. “Kyla is probably our No. 1 teammate. She does the little things. It’s things you don’t see and I think you can be a selfless person like that. That’s leadership you can show. When she’s out on the floor, she’s the loudest person.”

 

[Bronxjeff]

My wife just put it in a good light - "at least it didn't happen at the beginning of the year". She did have her best season as a player already.

 

[eebmg]

I expect her on the bench tonight giving our team energy and exuberance and running out in front of everyone else to greet the starters as they come to the bench

 

[Steelerone]

These are the young ladies that Geno & Company recruit. Maybe not all of them are All American on the court but they are all All American off it.

 

[Fore!]

I love that young lady; my heart broke for her, seeing her laying on the floor in obvious distress. Prayers for a speedy recovery!

 

[Centerstream]

And this is why I posted in multiple threads why Kyla should start this season:

She’s a kid that does impact your team whether she’s playing or not, whether she has the ball or not, whether she’s shooting well or not.

She does it no matter how she’s feeling,” Dangerfield said. “Kyla is probably our No. 1 teammate. She does the little things. It’s things you don’t see and I think you can be a selfless person like that. That’s leadership you can show. When she’s out on the floor, she’s the loudest person.”

Doing the things that don't show up in the Box Score but every other player knows that it was needed.
Get well soon Kyla and I am hoping that you are in your usual spot tonight, helping to make the Huskies the best team that they can be!!!

 

[BBallF]

So true. Listen to them speak while being interviewed and the poise and character is astonishing for young women their age. Whether Geno recruited them because of that quality, or they developed that quality by playing here, or a little of both, the end result makes you very proud to be a fan of this team.

 

[Centerstream]

Fractured elbow, surgery this afternoon.
Time to have a huge win for KYLA.

 

[Bball244]

Unfortunate news. Surely this is the end of her season. Best wishes to her

 

[JoePgh]

Fractured elbow, surgery this afternoon.
Time to have a huge win for KYLA.

What is your source for this information?

 

[Centerstream]

What is your source for this information?

UConn Women's Basketball Facebook page.
| INJURY UPDATE |

Kyla Irwin suffered a fractured elbow on her left arm in the Huskies’ game vs. USF Sunday. She will undergo surgery this afternoon.

 

[Centerstream]

It's also on the UConn Women's Basketball Facebook page.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Best wishes to Kyla!!

 

[eebmg]

Unfortunate news. Surely this is the end of her season. Best wishes to her

Damn. I guess she cant be at tonights game. Maybe some facetime well wishes

 

[Centerstream]

What is your source for this information?

It's also on their Twitter account.

 

[FanHam]

Yeow! Bless her heart. I got a glimpse of her elbow in the replay and it looked compressed, so I considered the possibility. Let's hope there's no tendon or ligament damage.

She's a warrior.

 

[Puppy Love]

I fractured mine years ago while rollerblading. Mine was relatively minor, no surgery required. I can’t even explain the pain...I saw stars and passed out. She really has my sympathy.

 

[cordarone]

It's also on their Twitter account.

 

[OldAlum]

Speedy healing to Kyla! Very painful place for an injury, much less a fracture. I bruised the nerve there and thought I had ripped my arm off! Hopes for uncomplicated surgery and good meds to speed her on her way to healing. And she needs surgery on her foot too? Guess that will have to wait a while.

 

[AmeriConn]

Kyla=Warrior!

 

[hoopsfan22]

So true. Listen to them speak while being interviewed and the poise and character is astonishing for young women their age. Whether Geno recruited them because of that quality, or they developed that quality by playing here, or a little of both, the end result makes you very proud to be a fan of this team.

I don't really think this is a UConn specific thing. I listen to other teams interviews and it's not really any different.

 

[RSHERMVIKES]

You could tell from the replay that it was serious when she landed full-force on that left elbow!
What a shame for a girl who came full circle to being a difference maker for her team in the games as well as off-the-court!
Now the chance goes to Camara & Adebayo to step in Kyla's spot and earn some minutes!

 

[wbbfan17]

Feel horrible for anyone who gets injured, let alone a senior in the post season. Heartbreaking for a kid who has worked so hard and given so much that isn’t seen.

 

[fomalhaut]

It actually made the top headline on ESPN's women's basketball page. So sorry for her after a good senior year.