UConn’s Aubrey Griffin Suffers ACL Tear, Impact on Paige Bueckers and Team’s Defensive Woes
UConn graduate forward Aubrey Griffin will miss the remainder of the season after suffering an ACL tear in her left knee, becoming the fourth Huskies player ruled out for the year due to injury.
Why It MattersThe injuries to key players, including star guard Azzi Fudd and forward Ayanna Patterson, could significantly impact the season's trajectory and have implications for star guard Paige Bueckers' decision about returning to the team or declaring for the 2024 WNBA Draft.
By the Numbers- Griffin had started five games this season, averaging 9.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game.
- UConn has cycled through six starting lineups and is facing defensive challenges with an 87.7 rating, the worst since at least 2009-10.
- Paige Bueckers, the national player of the year in 2021, is averaging 19.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 2.2 steals per game this season, with career-high shooting percentages.
- UConn has won 12 of its 15 games but faces defensive challenges and multiple starting lineup changes.
- The injuries could impact star players' decision about returning to the team or declaring for the 2024 WNBA Draft.
The injuries may prompt star players like Paige Bueckers to consider the possibility of returning to UConn for another season, impacting the team's future and the 2024 WNBA Draft.
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