Rich: Gabby progressing nicely in rehab
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More on G-Will as Geno talked to the Nevada press:
Auriemma is now coaching former Reed star Gabby Williams, who has enrolled at UConn. Williams is coming of two ACL surgeries, and it’s uncertain what her role will be on this year’s team.
“You spend a lot of time worrying,” Auriemma said. “One ACL is unfortunate and two ACLs is unfair. The first one didn’t take. The second one we can work with that. Gabby will work really hard on her rehab. It (redshirting) is not something we’ve talked about. I’ve not talked to her or family. We’re certainly not going to rush things. We won’t have her on the floor until she’s ready to go.
“It (the recovery time) is different for different people. The doctors say six months. It doesn’t begin to tell you how much effort and hard work goes into it. It takes a year before you are 100 percent mentally and physically ready to play. You look at Derrick Rose (Chicago Bulls). The higher level you play, the longer it takes to get mentally comfortable. She looks good. She is working with our training staff and team doctors.”
Official practice starts Oct. 15, and that will give Auriemma a better idea on Williams’ status. He’s excited, however, to have her at UConn.
“Gabby is one of the best athletes that I’ve been around,” Auriemma said. “When you are a high school sophomore and you come in fifth in the Olympic qualifier in the high jump, you have a lot going for you.”
Auriemma indicated Williams has put track and field on hold for now.
What makes Williams so special is her ability to make players around her better. That is the sign of a great player.
“When you watch her on the basketball court, the kid can do things that a lot of basketball players can’t,” Auriemma said. “It’s unfortunate she is coming off an ACL tear. I’m expecting great things from Gabby. She is a great kid who loves the game of basketball. She is going to have a lot of people talking about her by the time she is finished playing here at Connecticut."
http://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/11955905-113/auriemma-basketball-uconn-team
Auriemma is now coaching former Reed star Gabby Williams, who has enrolled at UConn. Williams is coming of two ACL surgeries, and it’s uncertain what her role will be on this year’s team.
“You spend a lot of time worrying,” Auriemma said. “One ACL is unfortunate and two ACLs is unfair. The first one didn’t take. The second one we can work with that. Gabby will work really hard on her rehab. It (redshirting) is not something we’ve talked about. I’ve not talked to her or family. We’re certainly not going to rush things. We won’t have her on the floor until she’s ready to go.
“It (the recovery time) is different for different people. The doctors say six months. It doesn’t begin to tell you how much effort and hard work goes into it. It takes a year before you are 100 percent mentally and physically ready to play. You look at Derrick Rose (Chicago Bulls). The higher level you play, the longer it takes to get mentally comfortable. She looks good. She is working with our training staff and team doctors.”
Official practice starts Oct. 15, and that will give Auriemma a better idea on Williams’ status. He’s excited, however, to have her at UConn.
“Gabby is one of the best athletes that I’ve been around,” Auriemma said. “When you are a high school sophomore and you come in fifth in the Olympic qualifier in the high jump, you have a lot going for you.”
Auriemma indicated Williams has put track and field on hold for now.
What makes Williams so special is her ability to make players around her better. That is the sign of a great player.
“When you watch her on the basketball court, the kid can do things that a lot of basketball players can’t,” Auriemma said. “It’s unfortunate she is coming off an ACL tear. I’m expecting great things from Gabby. She is a great kid who loves the game of basketball. She is going to have a lot of people talking about her by the time she is finished playing here at Connecticut."
http://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/11955905-113/auriemma-basketball-uconn-team
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