Why Did Liberty All-Star Satou Sabally Shave Her Head?
Summary
WNBA player Satou Sabally shaved her head to support her best friend who has alopecia, a condition causing total hair loss. Sabally recently joined the New York Liberty and has been recovering from a concussion she suffered in the 2025 WNBA Finals.Key Facts
- Satou Sabally is a three-time WNBA All-Star forward.
- She left the Phoenix Mercury and signed a multiyear deal with New York Liberty in early April.
- Sabally shaved her head to raise awareness for alopecia, inspired by her best friend who has alopecia universalis.
- Alopecia universalis is an autoimmune disease that results in total body hair loss.
- Sabally suffered a concussion in October 2025 during the WNBA Finals and had lingering symptoms.
- She missed early season games due to a cyst but has started playing for the Liberty.
- Sabally scored 20 points in a recent game against the Dallas Wings.
- She aims to help the Liberty win their next game against the Portland Fire.
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