Aces Rookie Kate Martin Suffers Leg Injury

Martin Injures Leg in First Quarter

Las Vegas Aces rookie Kate Martin appeared to suffer a nasty leg injury in Tuesday’s game against the Chicago Sky. Martin appeared to suffer a non-contact lower leg injury in the first quarter of the Aces’ 93-85 loss to the Sky. She had to be helped off the court and did not return to the game.

Initial Reports Indicate Ankle Injury

Initial reports indicate that Martin may have suffered an ankle injury. However, the severity of the injury is not yet known. The Aces have not yet released an official statement on Martin’s injury.

Martin a Key Contributor for Aces

Martin has been a key contributor for the Aces this season. The 6-foot-4 forward is averaging 9.3 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. She has started all 18 games for the Aces this season.

Aces Hope for Positive News

The Aces will be hoping for positive news on Martin’s injury. The team is already without star forward A’ja Wilson, who is recovering from a bone bruise in her left knee. The Aces are currently 12-6 this season and are in second place in the Western Conference.