The worst thing about women's hoops is all the ACL injuries. Detroit just lost Allison Curtin, who tore her ACL in the game against the Lynx. Curtin, who played for Tulsa this year, was picked up by the Shock in a trade two weeks ago.

We need to do more to figure out how to prevent ACL injuries. This new study, just published this month, suggests that differences in the muscles of men and women account for the gender differential in ACL injuries. It recommends that women focus more on strengthening quads and hammys. So if you're gonna play hoops, get to the weight room too!!!

UPDATE: Lara sent along this article about a high school team that implemented an ACL injury prevention program. The players noticed results, and one player survived a serious knee injury without ACL damage.