For most rebuilding teams, there is a tendency to want to emphasize patience. But that is not the case with the Chicago Sky.
They are seeking to get up off that mat after being out for the count last year. A year in which they went 13-24, missed the playoffs and saw top talent injured, all culminating with the abrupt firing of then-head coach Teresa Weatherspoon. Even with Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso as the new generation of Sky stars, the team was lacking in crucial areas, especially on the offensive side of the ball. They had obvious weaknesses in shooting and pushing the tempo.
As they enter a new season, they are not waiting for their turn. They are looking to turn the page from the last few chaotic years that saw a revolving door of coaches and players, giving off the impression of an organization out of whack.
The Sky made some considerable draft picks, most notably Hailey Van Lith, who played with Reese at LSU before finishing her college career at TCU. She has demonstrated herself to be an effective playmaker, scorer and leader. They also scored big in bringing on worthy veterans, namely Courtney Vandersloot and Ariel Atkins. Both vets are looking to take players like Van Lith under their wings. Their presences, along with that of veteran center Elizabeth…
