The Dallas Wings got mixed results from their first two WNBA games against the Chicago Sky. They won the first one by an 87-79 margin whereas they were defeated in the second one by a 73-84 tally. The games had a narrow difference in scores and fans missed their small forward Satou Sabally.

Sabally had averaged 18.6 points per game during the 2023 season and had become a mainstay player for the Wings. Unfortunately, she picked up a shoulder injury earlier this year that has barred her from making an appearance in the 2024 season as of now.

What happened to Satou Sabally?

As per reports, Sabally was injured during an Olympic Qualifier game when she was playing for Germany. Since then, she had to sit out and was sidelined for the rest of the matches in all leagues around the world.

As per the same report from Olympics.com, Sabally underwent surgery for the same in February. Since then she has been recovering well as per Dallas Wings president Greg Bibb. He was questioned regarding Sabally’s return to the WNBA to which he replied, “She’s on schedule with her rehab” in late April.

Though Sabally got injured during the Olympic qualifiers, she is expected to be back during the summer games later this year and help her team sail through some tough contenders. Previously, she had gone viral when Brazil’s Kamilla Cardoso had pushed the 26-year-old during a match with Germany. However, fans are eagerly waiting for Sabally’s return.

When is Satou Sabally expected to return?

At the start of the WNBA season this year, Sabally had expressed her gratitude for getting a chance to be with the same team for the fifth year. She expounded that “doing everything I can to be ready” and extended her support to her teammates. Sabally also enunciated that her squad has always been seen as an underdog team but hopefully, in this season, they’ll conquer.

The New York-born as per Bibb will “come back around the Olympic break.” After competing for Germany, she is expected to ply her trade in the WNBA during the “final 15 games of the regular season.” 

Taking home the title of League’s Most Improved Player in 2023, Sabally has garnered her fan following over the years. Her comeback is extremely anticipated since she will provide the missing spark in the Wings roster.

Hopefully, Sabally will recover soon and join the team after her Olympics journey. She will as fans hope also make a mark in the WNBA and with her exploits, the Wings will be able to pave the way to glory in the present WNBA season.