Last Updated on July 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK | IMPACT INDEX | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candice Dupree | Starter/Star [1.1] | 34.9 | High [1.2] | 15.7 | 7.9 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 73.39 | Chicago’s offense still flowed through Dupree’s patient post game, but she also expanded her range enough to keep defenders honest from mid-range and beyond the arc. Season coverage regularly described her as the calming influence on a young roster that stayed in the playoff race until the final week. (Chicago Sky) | WNBA All-Star (2009) |
| Sylvia Fowles | Starter/Star [1.1] | 28.8 | High [1.2] | 11.3 | 7.8 | 0.8 | 2.4 | 58.08 | Fowles gave the Sky a true defensive backbone, discouraging drives simply through her presence around the rim. Even after missing time with injury, opponents consistently adjusted their shot selection when she was on the floor, and coaches leaned on her rebounding to finish defensive possessions. (Chicago Sky) | WNBA All-Star (2009) |
| Jia Perkins | Starter/Star [1.1] | 27.4 | High [1.2] | 13.2 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 2.3 | 57.02 | Perkins thrived as Chicago’s attacking perimeter scorer, mixing transition baskets with confident pull-up shooting. One of her signature performances came in the overtime win at Atlanta, where her aggressive scoring and playmaking helped fuel a 99-point team effort. (Chicago Sky) | WNBA All-Star (2009) |
| Dominique Canty | Starter/Star [1.1] | 22.8 | Medium [1.1] | 6.9 | 1.9 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 31.94 | Canty embraced the role of organizer rather than volume scorer, keeping Chicago’s guards in rhythm and directing half-court possessions. Her veteran decision-making remained valuable on a roster built around younger stars developing into featured options. (Chicago Sky) | None |
| Chasity Melvin | Key Contributor [1.05] | 22.3 | Medium [1.1] | 8.2 | 5.1 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 36.50 | Melvin accepted the difficult interior assignments that allowed Dupree and Fowles to operate more freely. Her physical screens and willingness to battle established post players rarely generated headlines, but they were an important part of Chicago’s frontcourt rotation. (Chicago Sky) | None |
| Kristi Toliver | Key Contributor [1.05] | 14.3 | Medium [1.1] | 7.6 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 26.57 | Toliver brought instant offense off the bench, stretching defenses with deep shooting while gradually adapting to the pace of the professional game. Coaches increasingly trusted her to inject scoring punch into second-unit lineups. (Basketball Reference) | WNBA All-Rookie Team (2009) |
| Erin Thorn | Key Contributor [1.05] | 17.0 | Low [1.0] | 6.2 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 20.16 | Thorn’s value came from dependable perimeter spacing and disciplined decision-making rather than high usage. She consistently filled complementary minutes alongside Chicago’s primary scorers and gave the second unit another reliable outside threat. | None |
| Armintie Herrington | Key Contributor [1.05] | 14.7 | Low [1.0] | 3.5 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 16.59 | Returning from injury, Herrington focused on defense, transition play and energy instead of carrying an offensive workload. Her ability to pressure opposing guards helped maintain Chicago’s defensive intensity whenever she entered the game. | None |
| Shyra Ely-Gash | Key Contributor [1.05] | 14.6 | Low [1.0] | 6.8 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 22.05 | Ely-Gash filled multiple wing roles throughout the season, providing scoring depth without disrupting the offensive flow. Her versatility allowed the coaching staff to experiment with several small and athletic lineups during the playoff chase. | None |
| Mistie Bass | Bench [1.0] | 15.8 | Low [1.0] | 6.1 | 3.4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 21.80 | Bass made the most of limited appearances by finishing efficiently around the basket and bringing physicality off the bench. Independent season-specific reporting was limited because injuries restricted her opportunities. | None |
| Katie Mattera | Bench [1.0] | 11.5 | Low [1.0] | 5.5 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 18.00 | Mattera appeared only briefly but supplied size and interior depth when called upon. Contemporary independent coverage focused mainly on roster transactions rather than her individual performances. | None |
| Brooke Wyckoff | Key Contributor [1.05] | 19.7 | Low [1.0] | 3.1 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 17.43 | Wyckoff quietly handled the connective work between Chicago’s stars, defending multiple positions and keeping the ball moving. Her willingness to embrace low-usage responsibilities helped balance several of the team’s most-used lineups. | None |
| Chen Nan | Bench [1.0] | 12.3 | Low [1.0] | 3.7 | 2.1 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 13.20 | Chen provided skilled frontcourt depth with efficient finishing in short stretches. Independent reporting on her individual season remained limited, with most discussion centered on her adjustment to the WNBA schedule and rotation. | None |
| K.B. Sharp | Bench [1.0] | 12.0 | Low [1.0] | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 9.20 | Sharp served as a reserve guard whose priorities were ball movement and perimeter spacing rather than shot creation. Contemporary player-specific reporting was limited outside routine game coverage. | None |
| Tamera Young | Bench [1.0] | 12.9 | Low [1.0] | 5.0 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 19.60 | Young flashed the athletic defense and slashing ability that scouts expected, though her offensive role remained modest as she adjusted to the league. Independent coverage frequently highlighted her long-term upside more than immediate production. | None |
| TEAM TOTALS | — | 279.1 | — | 110.9 | 44.6 | 19.9 | 15.5 | 441.53 | Chicago posted its best record in franchise history to that point, stayed in the playoff race until the final days of the regular season, and built around the All-Star trio of Candice Dupree, Sylvia Fowles and Jia Perkins. | WNBA All-Star (2009): Candice Dupree, Sylvia Fowles, Jia Perkins; WNBA All-Rookie Team (2009): Kristi Toliver |