Sami Whitcomb Out with Ankle Sprain
Published on August 24, 2021 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
New York Liberty News Release
NEW YORK - New York Liberty shooting guard, Sami Whitcomb, injured her left ankle at the 2:12 mark in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Sparks. Whitcomb underwent an MRI and clinical exam at Hospital for Special Surgery on Monday, August 23 which revealed the diagnosis of an ankle sprain.
The Liberty's medical staff determined Sami will be unavailable for 10-14 days. Further updates will be provided as appropriate.
Whitcomb, the WNBA's leading three-point shooter, is compiling a career-best season. She is averaging 12.8 points on 48.5% (112-231) shooting from the field, 44.2% (69-156) from three, 5.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists through her first 25 games with the Liberty.
Women's National Basketball Association Stories from August 24, 2021
- August 24th- Minnesota Lynx vs Seattle Storm Postgame Notes - Minnesota Lynx
- Turnovers Prevent Aces from Clinching Playoff Berth In, 76-62, Loss to Sun - Las Vegas Aces
- Quigley & Parker Combine for 39 Points; Chicago Snaps Skid with 86-79 Win against Atlanta - Chicago Sky
- Sparks Bench Leads Second Half Comeback, Falls Short against Mystics - Los Angeles Sparks
- Postgame Notes: Chicago 86, Atlanta 79 - Atlanta Dream
- Mystics Postgame Notes - August 24 - Washington Mystics
- Statements from Mike Thibault and Emma Meesseman - Washington Mystics
- New York Liberty Team up with Talkspace for Panel Dedicated to Mental Health and Wellness - New York Liberty
- Atlanta Dream Bring Back Blake Dietrick - Atlanta Dream
- Sami Whitcomb Out with Ankle Sprain - New York Liberty
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
