Liberty's Willoughby out for season after tearing Achilles

PALMETTO, FL - SEPTEMBER 10: Jocelyn Willoughby #13 of the New York Liberty handles the ball against the Indiana Fever on September 10, 2020 at Feld Entertainment Center in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE
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New York Liberty wing Jocelyn Willoughby will miss the 2021 WNBA season after tearing her left Achilles tendon during Monday's scrimmage against the Connecticut Sun, the team announced Wednesday.

Selected 10th overall in the 2020 draft, the 23-year-old averaged 5.8 points and 2.4 rebounds per game as a rookie last season while connecting on 40.5% of her threes.

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