Returning All Americans

[Cuango]

This is my expectation, too. She could well return in January, though that's optimistic. But as you say, returning and returning to AA form are two very different things. I suppose Juju wouldn't care about burning the possibility of a red shirt season, since I doubt she'd want to delay entering the W. It might even be a good idea to use next spring to get ready for the following season.

I will be shocked if she plays at all next season. Imo it would be irresponsible and foolish for the school to even allow it. From what I have read, it is widely accepted now that 12 months is the minimum for a full recovery from an acl injury. Why would they take a chance with a “generational” player like JuJu and even if she did not reinjure herself what could they possibly gain from it? Imagine the furor if they played her and she blew out the same knee! First, it would be a tragedy for JuJu but then the school would face a monstrous lawsuit that they would almost certainly lose, they would be reviled as the people that destroyed JuJu’s career, and the entire coaching staff (and others) would likely lose their jobs. I don’t think we’ll see JuJu on the court again until 26-27.

 

[Just.A.Fan]

Her returning even by midseason would not be on the most optimistic rehab calendar. There are many players who have returned in seven months or less. It all depends on whether there are other issues and whether she wants to push the rehab.

One example that many UConn fans will remember is Jessica Moore. She was injured in the championship game in April 2024 and played in the first game in November later in 2024. Less than seven months from surgery to playing in a real game. And there have been a number of documented cases of football players returning in less than six months.

I doubt that juju will have a turnaround that fast, but it is certainly very possible to do it in nine months or less.

Totally agree with most of what you've said. There is absolutely no reason for JuJu to even attempt at returning for any part of next season. USC isn't going anywhere next year, I don't see them even making the playoffs.

 

[bballnut90]

Jazzy? That's pretty high.

Might be, but freshmen have regularly made AA teams for a while now (4 of the last 5 years) and she’s well positioned to be a go to player from day 1 and is the top incoming recruit.

 

[PJCLaw]

Sarah won’t be 2nd team next season

Either way, JuJu won't have enough games played to justify being an AP AA!!

 

[Bone Dog]

If Betts isn't injured, she's a shoo-in. I think the same is true of Sarah. This leaves three 1st team spots for Booker, Hidalgo, Azzi, Miles, Mikayla, Ta'Niya, Joyce, and Flau'jae to compete for.

Have I forgotten anyone?