Positive Rickea Jackson Update Emerges After Brutal Injury
Summary
Rickea Jackson, a basketball player for the Chicago Sky, tore her ACL in a game on May 17, ending her 2026 season. She underwent successful surgery and had been performing well before the injury, averaging 18 points per game.Key Facts
- Rickea Jackson was chosen as the No. 4 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft by the Los Angeles Sparks.
- The Chicago Sky acquired Jackson on April 12, 2026.
- She tore her left ACL during a game against the Minnesota Lynx on May 17, 2026.
- Jackson had surgery on her torn ACL, which was reported as successful.
- Before her injury, she averaged 18 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2 assists per game.
- The Chicago Sky had a 3-1 record before Jackson’s injury but then lost 10 of their next 11 games.
- The Sky traded All-Star forward Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream before the season.
- Chicago will play the Dallas Wings on Saturday while on a four-game losing streak.
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