Ionescu, Sabally to make Oregon return when Liberty face Japanese team in preseason game in Eugene
NEW YORK — Sabrina Ionescu and Nyara Sabally will get another chance to play on their college basketball homecourt when the New York Liberty face a Japanese league team in Oregon on May 12 in a preseason game.
"I can't wait to get back on the court in Eugene with the New York Liberty at Matthew Knight Arena," said Ionescu, an All-Star guard. "I've got some great things in store throughout the weekend for my teammates: past and present, Oregon women's basketball fans, the Eugene community, and the SI20 Foundation. Sco Ducks Forever!"
onescu will also lead team activities and community events throughout the weekend of the game.
"As a player-first organization, we strive to be as collaborative and innovative with our athletes as possible," Liberty general manager Jonathan Kolb said. "Bringing New York Liberty basketball to Eugene with two program greats, Sabrina and Nyara, was a natural next step coming off our franchise's first championship. We would like to thank the University of Oregon Athletic Department and Toyota Antelopes for their partnership in bringing this vision to life."
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