All-ACL Team: Players Whose Seasons Will Be Missed

ACL injuries can change the outlook of a season in an instant, especially when they happen to players who were beginning to find their rhythm and make an impact for their teams. This year's All-ACL Team features players who were showing important parts of their games before their seasons were cut short, whether it was scoring, creating, defending or bringing energy. While they will miss the upcoming season, the work they put in before the injury gives us plenty to remember and look forward to when they return.    Sydney's injury was one of the tougher ones to see this summer, especially considering how strong she looked coming back from her previous ACL injury. Her game was fluent and she looked like an instant difference-maker every time she stepped on the floor. Seeing that level of play before this latest setback makes her return something that will be worth watching closely.     Grace was a young player who was just starting to put everything together and become a factor on both ends of the floor this summer. She was beginning to show how much of an impact she could make, making the timing of the injury especially tough. Now the focus becomes getting back and continuing to develop into an even better player.     Jayda's injury happened early enough in the summer that she could potentially have an opportunity to return during the season, depending on her recovery. She had been shooting the ball at a great percentage from three dating back to the end of last season and was continuing to show that confidence. Her ability to score, defend and bring energy will be a huge part of what her team will miss while she is out.     NaZiah was coming off a good June-July and really seemed to be clicking on all cylinders. She was finding her rhythm with the ball in her hands while continuing to be a pest defensively and making things difficult for opposing players. Those are all things her team will miss having on the floor this upcoming season.     Avery's absence will be a big loss for her team heading into the upcoming season. Last season, she was able to handle and control the offense from the guard spot while making sure everyone got their share of touches. Her ability to run the offense and keep everyone involved will be difficult to replace.     Jerzi was playing really well during the summer before her injury and was starting to get more comfortable with the ball in her hands. She was beginning to make more decisions and take on different roles that will be important for her as she returns to the floor. The growth she was showing before the injury makes her someone I'll be watching closely when she gets back.

ACL injuries can change the outlook of a season in an instant, especially when they happen to players who were beginning to find their rhythm and make an impact for their teams. This year's All-ACL Team features players who were showing important parts of their games before their seasons were cut short, whether it was scoring, creating, defending or bringing energy. While they will miss the upcoming season, the work they put in before the injury gives us plenty to remember and look forward to when they return.