UNCASVILLE, CT — Connecticut Sun guard Saniya Rivers left the court in a wheelchair after making contact with Nia Coffey as she went in for a layup on Wednesday, July 8.
With 7:16 to go in the second quarter, Coffey blocked Rivers’ 3-foot layup attempt. Rivers left shoe came off and she was later ruled out with a left ankle sprain. Rivers did not return to the bench for the second half.
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Rivers was laying on the court surrounded by her teammates, who were holding up towels, for several minutes before trainers summoned a wheelchair. She got in and was wheeled back to the locker room. Rivers had five points, one rebound, two assists, two steals and a block when she left the game.
The No. 8 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft out of NC State, Rivers is a fan favorite for the Sun. She is averaging 6.9 points and 3.2 assists in 23 minutes per game this season.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Saniya Rivers injury update: Connecticut Sun guard leaves court in wheelchair
