Why Caroline Ducharme's greatest impact for UConn WBB had nothing to do with basketball

[BRS24]

As we move forward after the end of this season, here's a good reminder of keeping the faith, being a good person, and putting everything into perspective. I honestly don't know if I could continue to stay with a sport, considering all of the commitments day in and out, especially if I had no idea whether I'd ever get back. I know we've seen a bit of this before, however it's worth reading again.

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The Milton, Mass. native sat out the majority of back-to-back seasons dealing with severe concussion symptoms and underwent extensive rehabilitation to not just return to the basketball court but gain back control of her everyday life.​

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Ducharme, once the No. 5-ranked high school recruit in the country, knew her game may never return to what it once was, but that wasn’t the reason she decided to push through.​

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To her, being able to rejoin her teammates, her best friends, on the sideline and support them was what mattered most.​

 

[bayern7]

The dignity that she’s shown through this whole situation, so incredibly proud that she’s a Huskie. Makes me emotional every time I think about this kid

 

[BBallF]

She had such promise and such great talent. It is so very sad. There may however be a silver lining for her. I think she is a born coach.

 

[BB Dawg]

She had said this past season she wanted to coach. I remember in the year prior to entering her Freshman season she had won a 3 point contest over Azzi. Also, Geno use to call her the Silent Asassin.

 

[maple]

It does bring a tear to my eye when I (part selfishly) think of how good Caroline was before her head injuries and how much greater she would have become. She’s got tremendous spirit and is a true fighter. I think she’ll make a great coach one day, following in the tradition of Jamelle, Rizzotti, Berube, Shea … I wish her nothing but the best and hope she has great success in life now that her UConn career is over.