Lady Vols Suffer Setback: Kaiya Wynn to Miss Season with Torn Achilles
Tennessee’s women’s basketball team has been dealt a significant blow with the loss of senior guard Kaiya Wynn for the upcoming season. Wynn, a 6-foot Nashville native, suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during practice on October 18.
A Key Player Lost
Wynn’s absence will be deeply felt by the Lady Vols, as she was one of only five players to participate in all 33 games last season. Her impressive stats included averaging 4.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game, making her a valuable asset off the bench. Notably, Wynn had a career-high five games scoring in double figures, showcasing her growing talent.
A Promising Career Put on Hold
The injury comes at an unfortunate time for Wynn, who was coming off her best season yet. She had set new personal records for games played, minutes logged, field goal percentage, free throw percentage, points, rebounds, assists, and blocks. With surgery scheduled and a medical redshirt in the works, Wynn is expected to return to the court for the 2025-26 season.
A New Challenge for the Lady Vols
The loss of Wynn presents a challenge for coach Kim Caldwell and the Lady Vols, who must now adapt to her absence. The team will need to rely on other players to step up and fill the void left by Wynn’s injury. As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see how the team responds to this setback and works towards achieving their goals.
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