Torn ACL to keep Monika Crank out for year

Wildcat File Photo Arizona Daily Wildcat Senior forward Monika Crank takes a shot at McKale Center last season. Crank, one of two seniors on the women's basketball team, suffered a knee injury Wednesday and will miss the season.

"Right now, it appears to be an ACL in her left knee," women's basketball assistant coach Sam Dixon said. "They were playing pick-up ball, and she came to a stop for a jump shot, and her knee gave out."

The injury comes as a blow to the team, as Crank is one of two seniors on a young, inexperienced squad.

"Any time an athlete gets injured it's a shame," he said. "We're disappointed. We were counting on her for her leadership and skill. It's a loss to our program and team."

Crank will redshirt her senior season and hopefully return next year.

Bryan Rosenbaum can be reached via e-mail at Bryan.Rosenbaum@wildcat.arizona.edu.