In Sunday’s 2025 WNBA Draft Lottery, the Chicago Sky won the No. 3 pick in April’s WNBA Draft. They also have No. 10 pick, a product of a trade with the Connecticut Sun during the 2024 season.
On the opportunity that awaits the franchise in the draft, general manager Jeff Pagliocca said:
We are ecstatic to receive another top-four draft pick, along with our No. 10 pick, to build on our roster and create a winning franchise. As the draft talent pool continues to expand, we look forward to adding exceptional new stars to the Chicago Sky on draft night in April.
I’d say the #3 pick turned out pretty well for CHI last year. Let’s ride!
— Tyler Marsh (@hoop4thought) November 17, 2024
After hiring Tyler Marsh as the new head coach, the Sky are hoping to heed his call and improve the team’s shooting. As UConn standout Paige Beuckers is likely to be selected by the Dallas Wings with the No. 1 pick, the Sky are setting their sights on shooters, as well as players with height and length. Paigliocca asserted:
The top priority is going to be shooting. I’ll always look at positional size. If we can find a point guard that’s over 6 feet tall, that would be great. If we’re looking at a wing, it could be 6-foot-1 to 6-foot-3 in a perfect world. With that type…
