Mystics lose No. 14 pick Williams to knee injury

Christyn Williams, the No. 14 total choose on this month’s WNBA draft, has suffered a season-ending knee damage that may require surgical procedure, the Washington Mystics mentioned Wednesday.

The staff did not specify the extent of the damage, solely noting it occurred in follow and that there isn’t a timeline for her return.

“We’re heartbroken for Christyn and can miss her significantly,” Mystics normal supervisor and coach Mike Thibault mentioned in a launch. “She was off to a terrific begin in coaching camp, and I do know she is going to work diligently to make a comeback subsequent season.

“She may have our full help and all of our assets throughout her rehab. She is a part of the Mystics household.”

Williams, one in all three gamers drafted out of UConn this month, was a four-year starter for the Huskies, serving to cause them to three Closing Fours in as many tournaments and the nationwide title sport this previous season. She averaged 14.2 factors (on 45.4% capturing), 3.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.5 steals per sport as a senior.

Williams missed simply 4 video games in her injury-free collegiate profession, three of which have been on account of a bout with COVID-19 in January.

She was the No. 1 total recruit within the class of 2018, per ESPN HoopGurlz.

The Mystics additionally drafted Ole Miss’ Shakira Austin third total to spherical out their 2022 draft class.