Hope it is not a knee

Lots of basketball observations from the first game. Much to be excited about with this team, much remains to be improved. But nothing else matters right now except Jana, and the news on her injury.

For those who didn't see the play, Jana was running on a fast break as a trailer in the 2nd half. As she entered the lane, the bucket was made, and she started to decelerate. She felt something in her lower left leg after a step; she hopped and then went to the ground holding her upper left shin. There was no contact with anyone else, she wasn't jumping or cutting, and there wasn't anything awkward or off balance about her steps; something just popped. The injury could be in the left knee, or could be something related to the left tibia. She was assisted off the floor and to the locker room.

Jana graduated in May, and is using her 5th year of eligibility to attend graduate school and play one final year. She's an important part of this team with her talent and energy and positive leadership. She's a key part of the rotation, set up for meaningful minutes. Praying that all the offseason work and hopes for a great season don't get killed in Game 1.

Hope it's not torn acl. Pray for quick recovery.

Hope the best for her. She always brings the energy when she comes in the game. Fun player to watch.

Hoping the best for here: quick recovery and success going forward. She is a great player who has improved noticeably since she first came to Baylor.

NIL money may be better than the league for her or an entry level job in the tech world.

Jana also loves Baylor and loves Nicki. She would be a team leader and likely a captain next year. I could definitely see her choosing to come back.

Players are not required to publicly disclose injuries; remember Blackwell two years ago. Her injury was serious enough to bench her during her first year, exact nature of injury never revealed. Jana may also choose that option as well. I am just so sad for her and the team.

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Life is often cruel, I am so sorry to hear this, her loss is heartbreaking. I'm confident that Jana will be back, stonger than. I believe she is a class person who will but in the work it takes to reach her goals in sports, and life!

Sweet young lady. She is such a great representative of our beloved Lady Bears. Praying for a swift and complete recovery.