The Mystics’s 2022 first-round pick and WNBA overall 14th pick, Christyn Williams, suffered a season-ending knee injury during practice, the team said Wednesday.
The former UConn guard is expected to undergo knee surgery, and it is unknown when she will be able to return. As of now, the Mystics are thinking Williams will miss the majority if not the entirety of the 2022 season.
Washington’s season-opening game is set for Sunday, making Williams’s injury extremely untimely.
“We are heartbroken for Christyn and will miss her greatly. She was off to a terrific start in training camp, and I know she will work diligently to make a comeback next season,” general manager and head coach Mike Thibault said.