Katie Lou Samuelson, forward for the Seattle Storm, is expected to miss the entire WNBA season after suffering an ACL tear in her right knee during practice. The announcement, made by the team, adds to the Storm's injury concerns as two other players, Jordan Horston and Nika Muhl, are also sidelined with ACL injuries from different leagues. Samuelson, a former UConn star and the No. 4 overall draft pick in 2019, previously missed the 2023 season for maternity leave and averaged 4.3 points and 2.3 rebounds in her last active season.
Seattle Storm forward Katie Lou Samuelson has been ruled out for the WNBA season after tearing her ACL during practice, adding to the team's injury woes.
Samuelson was a standout player at UConn, winning a national championship in 2016, and has played for various teams in her WNBA career.
The Storm are now facing significant challenges with three key players, including Samuelson, sidelined with ACL injuries, impacting their chances this season.
Katie Lou Samuelson, who was a first-round pick in 2019, last played in the WNBA in 2021 and averaged notable stats during her career.
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