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Nika Muhl shares inspirational message after devastating knee injury

Originally posted on The Athlete Lifestyle on SI
By Josh Sanchez | Last updated Oct 4, 2024 9:51 AM ET

Nika Muhl may have seen limited action during her rookie season in the WNBA with the Seattle Storm, but she was still a fan favorite.

So when it was announced she would be heading overseas, there was plenty of fan support and excitement for her to get an opportunity to showcase her skills that made her a top-15 pick out of UConn.

Unfortunately, her time overseas was cut short during her debut for Turkish club Besiktas.

In the third quarter against top rival Fenerbahce and Storm teammate Gabby Williams, Muhl fell to the hardwood with a non-contact injury and let out a blood-curdling scream as she clutched her knee.

She was stretchered off of the court and it was later revealed she suffered a torn ACL.

While Muhl has a long recovery ahead, she is in positive spirits and shared an inspirational message on Instagram following the devastating news.

"Anyone that knows me knows I work my ass off all the time. This time isn’t gonna be any different," she wrote.

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"I appreciate all the love and support so much - yall really make this easier for my heart. I am grateful for all the people around me that are true testaments of what belief and perseverance can achieve after being denied hooping.

"This is just another opportunity for me to compete, this time against myself. Not to be cocky, but that’s an easy W."

Before the injury, Muhl was making the most of her time on the court and was off to a hot start. Muhl, who was making her first start for Besiktas, had 11 points, 9 assists, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals.

Thursday's game was played without fans in the arena after an incident the day prior. During Wednesday's meeting between the two rivals, fans set off flares and threw them onto the court, causing the players to be rushed back to their respective locker rooms and the game to be postponed.

Hopefully Muhl has a full and speedy recovery.

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This article first appeared on The Athlete Lifestyle on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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