Sabrina Ionescu is an American professional basketball player, currently playing for New York Liberty in the WNBA. The New York Liberty WNBA team selected her in the 2020 WNBA Draft as the first overall pick. However, recently, just before the Wings vs Liberty game, the team announced that she would not play due to a neck injury. Let’s take a deeper look at what exactly happened to Sabrina Ionescu and when she will return to play.
What injury is Sabrina Ionescu suffering from?
Sabrina Ionescu is suffering from a minor neck injury.
Only half an hour before the tip-off of the Wings vs. Liberty game, Ionescu’s status was updated to ‘out.’ This happened due to a neck injury, which seems to be a minor problem at the moment. The injury was also reportedly bothering her during the New York Liberty’s previous game. However, they emerged victorious in a 79-67 win against the Las Vegas Aces. The cause of the injury remains unknown.
Before joining the New York Liberty team in the WNBA, Sabrina played college basketball for the Oregon Ducks. She put up an incredible performance at her level and is considered to be one of the greatest collegiate players of all time. Ionescu has also made it to the Women’s All-Star basketball team twice since joining the WNBA.
When will Sabrina Ionescu return to play basketball?
Sabrina Ionescu will most likely return to play for the next game on Thursday.
As her neck injury was reportedly not a major problem, Ionescu seems most likely to return for New York Liberty’s next game. Liberty will play the Dallas Wings once again on Thursday after defeating them 94-74 on Tuesday, August 20. If Ionescu is still unable to get back on the court, players like Ivana Dojkic, Marquesha Davis, and Kayla Thornton will be ready to take her place temporarily.
