URGENT UPDATE: McKenna Woliczko is set to make her highly anticipated return to the basketball court today, just shy of a full year after undergoing knee surgery. The Archbishop Mitty star will take the floor at her home arena in San Jose this afternoon, facing off against Clovis.
After 363 days of rigorous rehabilitation and unwavering determination, the five-star forward is ready to showcase her skills once again. Woliczko’s journey back to competitive play has been marked by resilience, following a devastating ACL tear suffered on January 4, 2025, during the prestigious Sabrina Ionescu SI20 Showcase in Concord.
The timeline of her recovery has been nothing short of inspiring. Just three days post-injury, on January 7, it was confirmed that she had indeed torn her ACL. By January 10, Woliczko began her road to recovery, which included surgery on January 31.
As her rehabilitation progressed, she achieved significant milestones, including attending prom without her brace on April 19. In the months that followed, Woliczko not only worked on her physical recovery but also made critical decisions about her future. She released her top four college choices on June 12 and committed to playing for Iowa on October 1, earning congratulations from notable figures like George and Claire Kittle.
Now, as she steps back onto the court, Woliczko’s return is a moment of triumph not just for her, but for her teammates and the entire Archbishop Mitty community. Fans are eagerly anticipating this moment, and the excitement is palpable as her supporters rally behind her.
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