Nika Muhl uncovers the sad truth about the WNBA that forced her to flee back to Europe

The Seattle Storm guard had a tough time adjusting to the hectic WNBA schedule. Leer

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, former UConn Huskies star and one of the most promising playmakers in women's basketball, has opened up about her rocky transition to the and why she decided to return to after just one season. Muhl, who was selected by the , admitted that was a bigger adjustment than she expected. In a candid conversation , Muhl reflected on her rookie season she faced.

she said. NCAA pressure doesn't compare to WNBA Muhl revealed that the emotional pressure at was intense, after tough losses. Her former coach, Geno Auriemma, .



Muhl admitted she "felt the wrath" of the legendary coach during her freshman year after . But it was that tough love that molded her into a leader, and Auriemma praised her later, saying, Muhl's journey from UConn, where she became , to the WNBA wasn't as seamless as she hoped. -just 16 games averaging 3.

6 minutes off the bench-she found herself struggling to make an impact. The necessary farewell In search of a fresh start, , only to suffer a serious injury soon after. Despite the setback, .

she said. Muhl's honesty in the , where players are thrown into . For now, she's focusing on recovery and hopes that her return to Europe will provide the boost she needs to reignite her career.

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