The Chicago Sky is an American women's basketball club based in Chicago. The team is a part of the Women's National Basketball Association, and competes within the Eastern Conference. This franchise was founded in 2006, before the 2006 season. It was first known as the Chicago Mercury. The Chicago Sky now has a greater following.
WNBA team
The Chicago Sky is a professional team of basketball in the Women's National Basketball Association. The team is located in Chicago, Illinois and is part of the Eastern Conference. The franchise was established prior to 2006.
WNBA drafts
Despite the Chicago Sky being quiet during the WNBA drafts, several local players were chosen as high in the first round. The Dallas Wings selected Veronica Burton (Norwegian guard) as the seventh overall pick. The Dallas Wings selected Veronica Burton as the seventh overall pick. Last season, she averaged 17.8 ppg, 5.9 rebounds, 6.4 assists, and four steals. She even reached double digits in the Big Ten tournament. Phoenix Mercury drafted Maya Dodson (forward for Notre Dame) in the same draft.
Trades
The Sky have made a few moves to strengthen their roster in this offseason. They exchanged several players for draft picks. Alaina coates was traded to Minnesota, Kaitlin lou Samuelson was acquired from Dallas and Astou Dour was acquired. They also traded their 16th and 2021 Draft picks, as well a 2022 second-rounder.
Uniforms
The Chicago Sky is a professional NBA team located in the Midwest United States. The team has recently unveiled its new gold uniforms, and has retained its uniform sponsor, Magellan. The team's home games can be seen on WCIU TV, WMEU CD and WMEU-CD. However, some games are televised nationally via ESPN and NBA TV.
Game broadcasts
The Chicago Sky announces their 2021 season game broadcast schedule. The team will be broadcasting five regular season games on CW26, with play-by-play from Lisa Byington and color analysis from Meghan McKeown. Additionally, five games will air on My Michiana in South Bend, Indiana.
Fan base
The Chicago Sky have a vibrant fan base that celebrates the team's accomplishments and strives to make the city a better place. Thousands of Sky supporters turned out to celebrate the team's 2015 WNBA championship. The parade shut down downtown and took over Chicago Park. This was a heartwarming community celebration and a great way to build community spirit.