Connecticut Sun forward Brionna Jones underwent surgery to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon and will miss the remainder of the season, the team announced Saturday.
No timetable has been set for the return of Jones, who sustained the injury in the fourth quarter of Connecticut’s 85-79 win over the Seattle Storm on Tuesday. The surgery was performed by Dr. Nicholas Seibert of the Swedish Orthopedic Institute-Seattle.
“First, I want to thank everyone who has reached out over the last few days. All of the love I’ve received has truly been a blessing as I’ve gone through this tough time,” Jones said. “While this is not how I envisioned this season ending for me, I am determined and ready to head into the next stage of recovery and rehab. I know I have an amazing support system behind me, and I will return on the other side of this stronger than ever.
“I’m definitely going to miss competing every night with this incredible group of women the most, but I am excited to see this team continue to flourish and accomplish great things this season.”
Jones, 27, is averaging 15.9 points and 8.2 rebounds in 13 games (all starts) this season. She was named the WNBA Sixth Player of the Year in 2022, one season after being tabbed as the league’s Most Improved Player.
“We are heartbroken for Breezy. Anyone who knows her, knows she’s an amazing person, teammate and leader for our group,” Sun coach Stephanie White said.
“On the court, she has worked so hard to position herself as a cornerstone of our franchise and was playing terrific basketball. We will be here for her and lift her up as she goes through the recovery process. As a team, we know we have a job to do, and we will dedicate our work toward the ultimate goal of winning a championship in a way that honors Breezy.”
–Field Level Media