Justice Carlton out for UH women's basketball season with ACL injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 11:33 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Justice Carlton, a key transfer for the University of Houston women's basketball team, will miss the upcoming season due to a torn ACL. The injury occurred during practice, marking a significant setback for the Cougars as they prepare for the season opener against Hampton on November 2. Carlton, previously a standout at Texas, was expected to play alongside her sister Madison, an incoming freshman. Head coach Matthew Mitchell expressed his support for Carlton, highlighting her leadership and impact on the team's culture despite the injury.
- •Justice Carlton suffers torn ACL and will miss the entire season.
- •She transferred from Texas, where she was part of two Final Four teams.
- •Carlton was expected to support her sister Madison on the team.
- •UH opens the season on November 2 against Hampton.
- •Coach Matthew Mitchell emphasizes Carlton's leadership despite the injury.
- 11:33 PMYahoo Sports — UH women's basketball loses top transfer Justice Carlton for season with ACL injury
"Justice Carlton, a coveted transfer from Texas who joined UH to play alongside her sister, will miss the season with a knee injury.
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