Aubrey : Back spasms in final vs Villanova

[Skiblets]

Admittedly I don’t follow this team as religiously as many of you but tuned in for the BE tourney and was surprised how little she was used especially given the teams injury issues and her athleticism. Would appreciate your opinions.

 

[BRS24]

Back spasms in final vs Villanova.

 

[UConnCat]

Admittedly I don’t follow this team as religiously as many of you but tuned in for the BE tourney and was surprised how little she was used especially given the teams injury issues and her athleticism. Would appreciate your opinions.

She played 32 minutes in the quarterfinal game vs Georgetown, 31 minutes in the semifinal game vs Marquette and only 12 minutes in the championship game vs Villanova -- as she sat out the entire 2nd half with back spasms.

 

[Skiblets]

Didnt realize that. Thanks all!

 

[sun]

IMO it benefitted Azzi & Carol to get more PT anyway to help them continue to recover & improve their rhythm.
Aubrey also played excessive minutes throughout the season except for when she had covid.

 

[Zorro]

I hope this is not a recurrence of her old back problem!!

 

[oldude]

She played 32 minutes in the quarterfinal game vs Georgetown, 31 minutes in the semifinal game vs Marquette and only 12 minutes in the championship game vs Villanova -- as she sat out the entire 2nd half with back spasms.

Actually, Aubrey started the 2nd half, played a couples minutes and Geno took her out when he didn’t like the way she was moving on the court.

 

[UConnCat]

Actually, Aubrey started the 2nd half, played a couples minutes and Geno took her out when he didn’t like the way she was moving on the court.

Since the goal is precision, she actually played 52 seconds in the 2nd half.

 

[oldude]

I hope this is not a recurrence of her old back problem!!

The initial problem was a herniated disc, which was resolved with microdiscectomy surgery. Folks that have that surgery are usually much better, but not without occasional stiffness and/or an occasional spasm, particularly when they “overdo it.”

Behind the scenes this season, Aubrey spent a lot of time stretching her lower back and routinely gets extra treatment to stay loose. But 3 games in 3 days was probably overdoing it.

While Aubrey’s spasm occurred during the 1st half on Monday, it wasn’t obvious that she was hurt at any time during or after the game, so the spasm was likely minor. With 9-10 days before UConn’s next game I expect Aubrey will be ready to go when UConn takes the court for the first round of the Big Dance.

 

[Carnac]

The initial problem was a herniated disc, which was resolved with microdiscectomy surgery. Folks that have that surgery are usually much better, but not without occasional stiffness and/or an occasional spasm, particularly when they “overdo it.”

Behind the scenes this season, Aubrey spent a lot of time stretching her lower back and routinely gets extra treatment to stay loose. But 3 games in 3 days was probably overdoing it.

While Aubrey’s spasm occurred during the 1st half on Monday, it wasn’t obvious that she was hurt at any time during or after the game, so the spasm was likely minor. With 9-10 days before UConn’s next game I expect Aubrey will be ready to go when UConn takes the court for the first round of the Big Dance.

Exactly!!!

 

[Geno-ista]

She played 32 minutes in the quarterfinal game vs Georgetown, 31 minutes in the semifinal game vs Marquette and only 12 minutes in the championship game vs Villanova -- as she sat out the entire 2nd half with back spasms.

Could you tell me who broke that news about her back spasms to the press? Or who in the press broke it? I’m just curious- Thks in advance- if you know

 

[oldude]

Could you tell me who broke that news about her back spasms to the press? Or who in the press broke it? I’m just curious- Thks in advance- if you know

Geno did. A question was asked during Geno’s postgame presser on why Aubrey only played briefly in the 2nd half. Geno advised that she had a back spasm in the 1st half, got some treatment during halftime and tried to play in the second half, at which time Geno could see she was struggling so he took her out for the remainder of the game.

 

[Geno-ista]

Geno did. A question was asked during Geno’s postgame presser on why Aubrey only played briefly in the 2nd half. Geno advised that she had a back spasm in the 1st half, got some treatment during halftime and tried to play in the second half, at which time Geno could see she was struggling so he took her out for the remainder of the game.

Thk you!!!! I can’t believe I missed That

 

[Geno-ista]

Geno did. A question was asked during Geno’s postgame presser on why Aubrey only played briefly in the 2nd half. Geno advised that she had a back spasm in the 1st half, got some treatment during halftime and tried to play in the second half, at which time Geno could see she was struggling so he took her out for the remainder of the game.

Bamboo Lover???? Are you a fly fisherman?

 

[JellyBean]

As I was watching the replay, I was wondering what happened with Aubrey in that 2nd half. I hope that she is able to get whatever treatment that works for her.

 

[oldude]

Bamboo Lover???? Are you a fly fisherman?

I have attempted to fly fish exactly once in my life. But I really like panda bears.

 

[CL82]

I have attempted to fly fish exactly once in my life. But I really like panda bears.

Panda bears? I mean, what kind of test line do you need to be able to reel one of those in?

 

[Jokerman619]

Any update on Aubrey health. I pray all is OK. She is a very big part of this team. And if she is reading this. Get well soon.