Overview
- Rice went down late in the fourth quarter when Jonquel Jones blocked her layup and she landed awkwardly, an incident that left her limping off the court on Wednesday.
- Team imaging confirmed a Grade 2 sprain to Rice’s left ankle and the Tempo said she will be re-evaluated in the coming days without an immediate return date.
- Before the injury Rice had played 23 minutes in that game and finished with nine points, five rebounds and two assists.
- The 22-year-old has been a primary starter for the expansion Tempo, averaging 12.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists across the first 10 games.
- Her absence could force lineup and minutes changes for Toronto as it prepares to host the Chicago Sky this weekend and could affect Rice’s standing in Rookie of the Year conversations while other top rookies have also dealt with injuries this season.