Oregon Redshirt senior forward Sedona Prince tore ligaments in his elbow and will undergo season-ending surgery next month. The program was announced on Friday. Prince will not use the one-year extension of his NCAA eligibility, instead planning to pursue a professional basketball career after surgery.
Prince also graduated in May with a degree in General Social Sciences, so he’s quitting school to focus on his rehabilitation.
“It’s heartbreaking,” Prince said in a statement. “I really felt like this was the year I could show not only my work ethic and on-court skills, but also my personal growth and leadership ability. I’ve been through injury and I’m doing it for the team.” However, being the best doctor in the world and looking deeply into my passion and goals, I am now thinking of elbow surgery to ensure my long-term health and a sustainable professional career. I know that I have to take care of
“I have always loved this challenging program. Its ability to hold me accountable and constantly improve my game. You made me feel like family and I will forever cherish the relationships and experiences I made here… this trip.”
In three seasons with the Ducks, Prince averaged 9.5 points per game, shooting 54.3%, and 4.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game. This year, Price was named to the Pac-12 Preseason All-Conference for the third straight season. She was also named on the pre-season watchlist of the Lisa Leslie Award, an award given to the country’s top center.
Prince is probably best known for the videos that went viral indicate a discrepancy Between the men’s and women’s college basketball amenities during the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Her video clarified the situation, and companies like Dick’s Sporting Goods stepped in to help.
“I miss Sedona,” head coach Kelly Graves said in a statement. “She has accomplished so many great things and has been an incredible representative of our program and the university. Will impact generations.I wish her.Only the best in all her future endeavours.How she continues to make a positive impact and change our world I can’t wait to see. Once a duck was always a duck.
