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Dolan progresses in rehab as Illinois women's basketball prepares for summer workouts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 2:52 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

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Summary

Gretchen Dolan, guard for the Illinois women's basketball team, discussed her recovery from knee surgery at the Ubben Basketball Complex on June 19. Dolan, who had surgery for a torn meniscus on February 23, stated she is feeling good and is in week one of eight of summer workouts. Despite setbacks from injuries in consecutive seasons, Dolan acknowledged the challenges of her rehabilitation, focusing on gradual progress and building confidence for her return. Illinois is working carefully with Dolan's recovery as she aims to sync her mental and physical readiness on the court. Coach Shauna Green praised Dolan's resilience and loyalty to the team as they retain their core players for the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers

•Dolan had knee surgery on February 23 for a torn meniscus.
•She has missed parts of the last two seasons due to injuries.
•Illinois is in the first week of summer workouts.
•Coach Green emphasizes Dolan's resilience and loyalty to the team.
•Dolan aims to integrate physical and mental aspects of her recovery.

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2:52 PMYahoo Sports — Dolan working toward getting ready for start of 2026-27 season

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Jun. 19—CHAMPAIGN — Gretchen Dolan wasn't wearing any kind of protective sleeve on her surgically-repaired right knee as the Illinois women's basketball team guard answered questions from the assembled media in the lobby of Ubben Basketball Complex late Thursday morning. No outward evidence was there to show what the 5-foot-11 redshirt junior has been dealing with the last four months since ...
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