What happened: DiJonai Carrington missed Chicago's first 27 games while recovering from a foot injury. She is available Thursday for her season debut against Connecticut.
Why it matters: The All-Defensive wing rejoins a Chicago team that entered Thursday 9-17. Connecticut came in at 7-19, two games behind Chicago.
By the numbers: Chicago and Connecticut each entered the matchup 2-3 over their previous five games.
What to watch: Carrington's workload and role in her first game back will be the immediate focus.