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

I can't find anything.
 
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.

theathletic.com

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 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.”
 
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And this is why I posted in multiple threads why Kyla should start this season:
eebmg 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.
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eebmg said:
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.”
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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!!!
 
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.
 
JoePgh said:
What is your source for this information?
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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.
 
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It's also on the UConn Women's Basketball Facebook page.
 
Bball244 said:

Unfortunate news. Surely this is the end of her season. Best wishes to her
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Damn. I guess she cant be at tonights game. Maybe some facetime well wishes
 
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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.
 
BBallF said:
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.
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I don't really think this is a UConn specific thing. I listen to other teams interviews and it's not really any different.
 
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!
 
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I didn’t want to say anything but from her fall and the mark on her elbow, I was fairly certain this was the case. Play this season out in grand fashion for Kyla and let her cut the net in New Orleans.
 
My wife broke her elbow and had to have it replaced. Cant lift anything over 5 pounds. I feel for her. We could use her in the NCAAs big time.
 
So sorry for Kyla. Hopefully the elbow heals up and isn't an issue for her in the coming years. She isn't going to make her living playing basketball but she is an athlete and will want to be able to stay active doing whatever for another 50 or 60 years.

If she had to end her UConn career due to injury at least she did it late in the season and to end it after having an on court season with a lot of playing time and making a real contribution. In the end her UConn legacy isn't as a deep bench cheerleader. Nothing wrong with that; we've had a lot of them we rooted for to hit a shot in the last 2 minutes. Kyla was in that category, but no more. She should be proud that her hard work lead to her exceeding all expectations, or at least mine.
 
An injured elbow will do nothing to dampen her spirit and love for her team and teammates. And it wouldnt surprise me if she makes an extra, concentrated effort to up it a notch or two tonihgt (if that's possible). She is the epitome of "everything for the team" attitude. Here's hoping for Kyla's quick and healthy recovery.
 
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