Asjha Jones Undergoes Surgery
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (February 22, 2010) – Connecticut Sun forward Asjha Jones underwent surgery to remove debris from her left Achilles tendon on Monday.
The surgery was performed at Backus Hospital in Norwich by Connecticut Sun orthopedist Dr. Ammar Anbari, and the recovery time is expected to be six to eight weeks.
Jones missed the final 11 games of the 2009 season with a strained left Achilles tendon. The seven-year veteran averaged 16.7 points in the 23 games prior to sitting with the injury.
The Connecticut Sun will open its eighth season at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, May 15th by hosting the Chicago Sky at 3:30 p.m. Season tickets and mini-plans are on sale now, and can be reserved by calling a Sun Ticket Representative at 1.877.SUN.TIXX (786-8499) or by visiting www.connecticutsun.com.
The surgery was performed at Backus Hospital in Norwich by Connecticut Sun orthopedist Dr. Ammar Anbari, and the recovery time is expected to be six to eight weeks.
Jones missed the final 11 games of the 2009 season with a strained left Achilles tendon. The seven-year veteran averaged 16.7 points in the 23 games prior to sitting with the injury.
The Connecticut Sun will open its eighth season at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, May 15th by hosting the Chicago Sky at 3:30 p.m. Season tickets and mini-plans are on sale now, and can be reserved by calling a Sun Ticket Representative at 1.877.SUN.TIXX (786-8499) or by visiting www.connecticutsun.com.
