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Former Oregon Ducks stars Sabrina Ionescu and Nyara Sabally returned to Eugene as members of the New York Liberty. In honor of Ionescu’s lasting impact on women’s basketball and the local community, May 12 was officially declared Sabrina Ionescu Day.
Eugene Mayor Kaarin Knudson declared Monday as Sabrina Ionescu Day as the New York Liberty star is back in town for a WNBA preseason game.
On Monday night, former Oregon women’s basketball players returned to Matthew Knight Arena to play for the New York Liberty in their WNBA preseason exhibition matchup.
Ahead of a preseason game with her New York Liberty, Sabrina Ionescu went to a local bar, held a basketball camp and intends to keep giving to Eugene.
Preseason basketball games are like a trial run. It’s a chance for players to build chemistry with one another and to test out different lineups.