It didn’t take long for all the naysayers to count out the Chicago Sky from the beginning of the season due to their drastic roster changes. But they have defied those expectations by putting on some solid performances, including a 19-point comeback victory against the New York Liberty, one of the league superteams.
Team captain Kahleah Copper and company have come through with incredible individual performances in spite of a series of absences that have drastically limited their roster. The players who have missed time include Rebekah Gardner (out indefinitely due to knee injury), Ruthy Hebeard (maternity leave), Isabelle Harrison (out indefinitely due to torn meniscus), Morgan Bertsch (ankle injury), and Kristine Anigwe (overseas commitment).
Copper is second on the team with 17.2 points per game and third with 5.4 rebounds; she has taken on the role of leader in stride.
Alanna Smith, Courtney Williams, Marina Mabrey and Elizabeth Williams have each had their fair share of contributions to round up the starters. Smith and Mabrey have become known for their sharpshooting and offensive versatility. C. Williams brings a lot of the same positives as Copper with her veteran leadership, ability to grind it out at both ends and ability to come through in big moments. E….
