FILE - In this Sept. 4, 2018, file photo, Seattle Storm's Breanna Stewart, right, is embraced by Sue Bird after the Storm defeated the Phoenix Mercury 94-84 during Game 5 of a WNBA basketball playoff semifinal, in Seattle. The WNBA's 23rd season begins May 24, with the Seattle Storm the defending champion. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
The Seattle Storm’s Breanna Stewart suffered a possible Achilles injury during the EuroLeague Final Four championship in Hungary Sunday, sparking fears that the WNBA’s star player may be out for the season.
Stewart had been Europe to play for Dynamo Kursk, a Russian EuroLeague team, ahead of the WNBA’s preseason.
The apparent leg injury came in the game’s final minute against UMMC Ekaterinburg. Stewart jumped to make a pass but landed on a rival player’s foot. She then collapsed to the ground and could be seen writhing in pain while her teammates surrounded her.
OLYMPIAN WEIGHTLIFTER SUFFERS HORRIFIC INJURY DURING EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
While no official diagnosis has been reported, unofficial sources cited by Q13 Fox fear that Stewart tore her right Achilles tendon – an injury that could take anywhere from six months to a year to heal.
Condolences immediate poured in from Stewart’s teammates in Europe and back home.
“Prayers up for @BreannaStewart who was carried off the court after an awkward landing on her ankle. #EuroLeagueWomen”
Receive your weekly recap of all the happenings around the world of sports.