Oregon Guard Who Conquered Back-to-Back ACL Tears Before Retiring in 2017
Megan Trinder, a gritty 5-7 Australian guard for the Oregon Ducks, averaged 3.1 points and 3.1 assists in 15 games during the 2016-17 season before a second ACL tear ended her career; her first injury sidelined her before 2015-16, followed by a severe post-surgery infection requiring a month of IV antibiotics. Previously starring at NECC with 10.6 PPG and a jaw-dropping 16-assist game, Trinder's elite playmaking, toughness, and leadership shone through adversity—she graduated with a sociology degree and retired with eligibility left. A high-IQ floor general whose resilience makes her unforgettable, though injury history flags durability risks for pro teams.
