UConn forward Aubrey Griffin's season has come to an unfortunate end after doctors confirmed that she suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in her left knee. The injury occurred during a game against Creighton last week, when Griffin collapsed to the floor while going up to contest a layup in the third quarter. She decided to wait for an official diagnosis until the team returned from their road trip, and the subsequent examination by UConn doctors confirmed the ACL tear. Griffin will undergo surgery at a later date.
The loss of Griffin is a significant blow to the UConn women's basketball team. As a fifth-year senior, she had been a valuable contributor on the court, averaging 9.5 points and 6.0 rebounds in 14 games this season. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a previous medical redshirt year following a back injury, Griffin still has another year of college eligibility if she chooses to return to school.
