LEONIE FIEBICH NEWS

Liberty hit 19 3-pointers in 100-52 rout of Sun for second-largest margin of victory in WNBA history

The New York Liberty matched their own WNBA record by hitting 19 3-pointers in a 100-52 rout of the Connecticut Sun on Sunday

JUNE 1 • Associated Press

Near double-double Fiebich supplied 12 points (4-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 27 minutes during Friday's 85-63 win over Washington.

Impact Fiebich scored in double figures for the first time this campaign and set season-high marks in rebounds and blocks. She's averaging only 5.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 23.7 minutes per game, but with Betnijah Laney-Hamilton (knee) out for the season, Fiebich is entrenched in a starting role for the reigning champs.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ionescu scores 28, Jones has 14 points and 18 rebounds as unbeaten Liberty beat Mystics 85-63

Sabrina Ionescu hit four 3-pointers and finished with 28 points, Jonquel Jones had 14 points and 18 rebounds and the New York Liberty beat the Washington Mystics 85-63

MAY 31 • Associated Press

Modest production in win Fiebich logged three points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist and two steals over 32 minutes during Thursday's 82-77 victory over the Valkyries.

Impact Fiebich has played in two straight games, averaging 5.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.0 minutes, since leaving the Liberty's May 24 win in Indiana early due to a leg injury. Fiebich is averaging 23.0 minutes per game but has yet to score in double figures or attempt more than five shots in a game.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Fiebich (leg) will be available for Tuesday's game against the Valkyries, Alford Corriette of Her Hoop Stats reports.

Impact Fiebich, who wasn't able to return in Saturday's win over the Fever after playing just seven minutes, was a full go at practice Monday and is not listed on the official injury report. The forward averages 3.0 points and 1.7 rebounds in 19.0 minutes this season.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Practices Monday Fiebich (leg) was a full participant at Monday's practice, Madeline Kenney of the New York Post reports.

Impact Fiebich wasn't able to return in Saturday's win over the Fever after playing just seven minutes due to a lower leg injury, but it sounds like she's trending in the right direction ahead of Tuesday's game against Golden State.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't return Saturday Fiebich (lower leg) didn't return in Saturday's win over the Fever. She finished scoreless (0-1 FG) in seven minutes.

Impact Fiebich appeared to aggravate her left shin in the first half and never returned to the game. Her next chance to play will come against the Valkyries on Tuesday, May 27.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Fiebich (shin) is listed as questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Fever.

Impact Fiebich appeared to aggravate her left shin in the first half, logging only seven minutes. Kennedy Burke started the second half and figures to absorb her minutes down the stretch Saturday if the 25-year-old is unable to return.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 30 minutes as starter Fiebich produced two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist, one block and three steals over 30 minutes during Saturday's 92-78 victory over Las Vegas.

Impact With Betnijah Laney-Hamilton (knee) sidelined for the entire campaign, Fiebich has a clear path to consistent minutes every night. There were some concerns about Fiebich's conditioning, as she experienced some jet lag while making her trip back to the States after helping Valencia win the Spanish League Finals. However, that wasn't an issue as Fiebich was a menace defensively while the defending champions secured a decisive victory.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Saturday Fiebich (undisclosed) will play Saturday against the Aces, Madeline Kenney of the New York Post reports.

Impact Fiebich was able to shake off a questionable tag after dealing with some fatigue following her overseas stint. She said she does have some jet lag, however, so it's possible she faces some restrictison.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Officially listed as questionable Fiebich (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Aces, Khristina Williams of MSG Network reports.

Impact The questionable tag suggests a decision on Fiebich's status will be made closer to Saturday's 1 p.m. ET tipoff. For what it's worth, Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello said she was hopeful that Fiebich would be available since she's coming off an overseas stint and is still dealing with some fatigue despite taking part in practice earlier this week. If Fiebich ends up being ruled out, expect Isabelle Harrison and Nyara Sabally to see more minutes as replacements.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Saturday Fiebich (undisclosed) will be a game-time call Saturday against the Aces, Madeline Kenney of the New York Post reports.

Impact Sandy Brondello said she's "hopeful" Fiebich will play, but she's coming off a stint overseas and could be dealing with some fatigue. For what it's worth, Fiebich was able to practice with the Liberty on Friday.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Practices Friday Fiebich practiced with the Liberty on Friday, Madeline Kenney of the New York Post reports.

Impact After helping Valencia win the Spanish League Finals, Fiebich is back from overseas and is all set to feature for the Liberty this season. In 2024, Fiebich averaged 6.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals in 20.9 minutes per game over 40 regular-season appearances.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Set to arrive Thursday Fiebich is expected to join the Liberty on Thursday, Madeline Kenney of the New York Post reports.

Impact Fiebich helped Valencia win the Spanish League Finals on Sunday, and it sounds like she will be back in time for the season opener on Saturday against the Aces. In 2024, Fiebich averaged 6.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals in 20.9 minutes per game over 40 regular-season appearances.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Fiebich is out for Friday's preseason game versus the Sun due to being away from the team, Alford Corriette of Her Hoop Stats reports.

Impact Fiebich will miss New York's first and only preseason outing due to her playing in the Liga Feminina finals for Valencia. If Valencia is unable to wrap up the series on Sunday, Fiebich could be in danger of missing the Liberty's regular-season opener against the Aces on May 17.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to report to New York Fiebich has not yet joined the Liberty for training camp as she fulfills her duties with Valencia in Spain, Jackie Powell of TheNextHoops.com reports.

Impact Valencia is currently in the semi-finals, and if they lose, Fiebich would be able to report to the Liberty as soon as May 5. The finals go from May 7 to May 18, however, which could further delay her arrival. In 2024, Fiebich averaged 6.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals in 20.9 minutes per game over 40 regular-season appearances.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Liberty's Laney-Hamilton undergoes meniscus surgery and is expected to be out 5-6 months

New York guard Betnijah Laney-Hamilton had surgery on her left knee to repair an acute meniscus injury earlier this month

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Leonie Fiebich scores a career-high 21 and the Liberty beat the Dream 83-69 in Game 1

Leonie Fiebich hit four 3-pointers and scored a career-high 21 points on 7-of-8 shooting, Breanna Stewart added 20 points and 11 rebounds and the New York Liberty never trailed in...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Liberty's Leonie Fiebich says she 'feels more comfortable' after stuffing stat sheet in win over Dream Add Leonie Fiebich to the list of New York Liberty bench players finding their rhythm after acceptin...

JUNE 8, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM