The 2017-18 season was shaping up to be a breakout year for Maryland guard Blair Watson. ESPN’s No. 29 overall recruit in 2016, Watson was averaging 13.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists and shooting 44.1 percent from 3-point range as a sophomore. She helped her team start off the season 15-2, and the Terps were aiming for a fourth straight Big Ten title.
All of that changed when Watson tore the ACL in her right knee during practice Jan. 10, 2018. Watson made a steal and streaked down the court for a wide-open layup. As she rose to finish the play, her right leg gave way.
"It felt like I put my knee in a microwave," Watson said.
