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WNBA Star Jones Tears Meniscus, Faces Surgery
7 Feb
Summary
- Brionna Jones tore her meniscus playing overseas last week.
- She will undergo surgery this weekend and miss her current season.
- Jones is expected to return for the upcoming WNBA season.
WNBA forward Brionna Jones sustained a torn meniscus last week while competing overseas. The four-time All-Star's agent confirmed that she will undergo surgery this weekend in the United States. Jones will miss the current season with her Czech-based club, USK Praha, due to the injury.
Despite this significant setback, there is optimism for her return. Her agent indicated that Jones is expected to recover in time for the upcoming WNBA season. The 30-year-old averaged 12.8 points and 7.3 rebounds for the Atlanta Dream last season and is currently a free agent.
Jones has a notable WNBA career, having spent her previous eight seasons with the Connecticut Sun. During her time with the Sun, she earned the Most Improved Player award in 2021 and Sixth Player of the Year honors in 2022. She was originally drafted eighth overall in the 2017 WNBA Draft.
