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Rickea Jackson’s Healing & Hustle | Chicago News
Rickea Jackson’s ACL tear has thrown her season into chaos—but she’s turning pain into power. Inspired by teammate Paige Bueckers, she gave her knee a name: “Ricknee-a,” turning rehab into a mental game. Bedazzling her ice machine? That’s her therapy. Before the injury, she was averaging 22 points and flirting with All-Star honors—now she’s studying defense from the sidelines and spotting breakout potential in rookie Sydney Taylor. Amid team struggles, Jackson sees her, Taylor, and Kamilla Cardoso as the foundation of a future dynasty—and she’s laser-focused on building it, one painful step…
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