MoJeff ready to fly

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‘I’m full-go now:’ After sitting out last season with an injury, UConn alum Moriah Jefferson is eager to return to lead young Dallas Wings squad

Moriah Jefferson was on the cusp of making her WNBA return when the season was postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic. But whenever play returns, she’ll be ready. Not just bas…

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“I’m full-go now,” Jefferson said in a phone interview. “For the rest of my career, I’ll always be doing maintenance, making sure I’m icing, keeping my hips and hamstrings and quads strong. But as far as everything on the court, I’m full-go, no limitations — cutting, running, sprinting, defense, pretty much everything is good.



“Moriah is one of the top young point guards in the league when healthy,” Dallas Wings president and CEO Greg Bibb said in a statement announcing Jefferson’s deal. “After staying home this winter and working on rehabbing and strengthening her knee, I believe she will return to her pre-injury level of play. I think Moriah can be a leader for our organization for a long time to come and I’m excited to have her wear a Wings jersey in front of her hometown fans.”

 

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“I can’t wait,” Jefferson said. “If you know me as a person, I’m super competitive with absolutely everything. ... I’m really missing that part, the competition, being around my teammates and having that chemistry and that fun locker room talk and just hanging out. So I’m so excited for the whole thing.”

May she have a killer season and beyond. Lord knows she's earned it.

 

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False alarm airlines, not that kind if flying

 

[EricLA]

I am SO happy to read this. Coming out of college, I had her pegged as the heir apparent to Sue Bird on the US National Team. I think it's still possible, but it remains to be seen just how good she still is. There are a lot of great 2G's IMHO out there, but not a lot of great PG's.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Best wishes to BonBon! UConn Nation is with you!!

 

[msf22b]

Mo was always my fav.
A wonderful, charismatic creature.
But goodness is she slight.
All best wishes and hopes
that her body can withstand the pounding.

 

[Steelerone]

Mo was one of my all time favorites. Maybe the speediest guard ever to don the huskies uniform. Certainly one of the most personable. My wife used to say that she was two steps ahead of her dribble.

 

[LCConnFan]

In my estimation, Moriah is going to exceed their expectations and make the LV Aces wish they hadn't kept Plum instead of her! Big mistake on their part! Remember this when she was with the San Antonio Stars?

 

[DEpup]

Mo was one of my all time favorites. Maybe the speediest guard ever to don the huskies uniform. Certainly one of the most personable. My wife used to say that she was two steps ahead of her dribble.

What I was so impressed with was as the years went on how much control she had with her speed. She could turn it on and turn it off like switch.

I can't wait to see her on the court again!!!! She needs to catch up so she can take over the national team when Sue retires.

 

[MSGRET]

In my estimation, Moriah is going to exceed their expectations and make the LV Aces wish they hadn't kept Plum instead of her! Big mistake on their part! Remember this when she was with the San Antonio Stars?

It was announced yesterday by the Las Vegas Aces that Kelsey Plum is out for the season due to surgery to fix her Achilles tendon. So your estimation might just be true.

 

[LCConnFan]

It was announced yesterday by the Las Vegas Aces that Kelsey Plum is out for the season due to surgery to fix her Achilles tendon. So your estimation might just be true.

That's sad to hear! Anyone that loves the 'sport' wants to see competition! It actually takes the joy out of a season when these types of athletes go down. The 'Roadrunner' (aka. Moriah) didn't need that to happen in order to show her prowess. MoJeff never got the opportunity to show herself because of her injury. Just like Moriah, it will take its toll on Plum for years.