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Sandy Brondello Gives Mixed Injury Updates for Kiki Rice, Brittney Sykes

Sandy Brondello Gives Mixed Injury Updates for Kiki Rice, Brittney Sykes

Summary

Toronto Tempo guard Kiki Rice is recovering well from an ankle sprain and may return to play soon. However, Brittney Sykes is still injured with a plantar fascia issue and is not expected back for several weeks.

Key Facts

  • Kiki Rice sprained her ankle on June 3 and recently completed her first full practice since the injury.
  • Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello said Rice looked good but will be monitored after practice.
  • Brittney Sykes suffered a plantar fascia injury on June 16 and is doing some work but has no clear timeline for return.
  • Sykes is not expected to come back within the next few weeks.
  • Sykes was averaging 20.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.3 steals before her injury.
  • Rice was averaging 12.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.6 assists before her injury.
  • The Tempo have a 10-16 record during their first WNBA season.
  • The team will play back-to-back games against the Minnesota Lynx on July 28 and July 30.
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