| Jia Perkins |
Starter/Star [1.1] |
31.9 |
High [1.2] |
17.0 |
4.1 |
2.8 |
2.2 |
68.90 |
The offense increasingly leaned on Perkins to create shots off the dribble and finish late-clock possessions instead of serving only as a complementary scorer. Associated Press game coverage repeatedly highlighted her ability to ignite scoring runs, including a fourth-quarter rally against Los Angeles that nearly erased a double-digit deficit. (Los Angeles Times) |
Eastern Conference Player of the Week (2008) |
| Candice Dupree |
Starter/Star [1.1] |
32.9 |
High [1.2] |
16.3 |
7.9 |
2.3 |
2.3 |
75.24 |
Dupree remained Chicago’s interior anchor, blending polished post footwork with dependable mid-range scoring while drawing constant defensive attention. Opposing coaches routinely built game plans around limiting her touches, yet she continued producing against double teams and carried the Sky’s half-court offense throughout the season. (Los Angeles Times) |
WNBA All-Star (2008) |
| Sylvia Fowles |
Starter/Star [1.1] |
25.3 |
High [1.2] |
10.5 |
7.5 |
0.3 |
3.2 |
56.50 |
Even after missing time with a knee injury early in her rookie season, Fowles immediately changed Chicago’s defensive identity. Reporters and opponents consistently pointed to her shot-blocking presence and rebounding as reasons the Sky became far more competitive around the rim whenever she was available. (Los Angeles Times) |
WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2008); WNBA All-Rookie Team (2008) |
| Chasity Melvin |
Starter/Star [1.1] |
22.3 |
Medium [1.1] |
8.2 |
5.1 |
1.5 |
1.2 |
38.24 |
Melvin embraced a veteran support role, handling physical post matchups that allowed Dupree and Fowles to focus on scoring and rim protection. Her screening, rebounding and willingness to battle larger frontcourts were regularly praised in season coverage despite modest offensive usage. |
None |
| Dominique Canty |
Starter/Star [1.1] |
26.3 |
Medium [1.1] |
8.1 |
2.5 |
4.1 |
1.1 |
38.24 |
Canty functioned as the stabilizing point guard, keeping Chicago organized while pushing tempo whenever transition chances appeared. Coaches consistently trusted her decision-making, and late-game possessions often began with the ball in her hands because of that veteran composure. |
None |
| Armintie Herrington |
Key Contributor [1.05] |
22.4 |
Medium [1.1] |
6.9 |
3.7 |
1.7 |
1.5 |
31.37 |
Herrington’s value came from relentless perimeter defense and transition pressure rather than scoring volume. She frequently accepted the toughest backcourt assignment and created extra possessions with hustle plays that rarely appeared in traditional box scores. (The Washington Post) |
None |
| K.B. Sharp |
Key Contributor [1.05] |
17.6 |
Low [1.0] |
3.2 |
1.3 |
1.4 |
0.4 |
13.23 |
Sharp filled a complementary guard role, spacing the floor and moving the ball without demanding touches. Independent reporting on her season was limited, but game coverage consistently reflected her value as a dependable reserve who fit cleanly beside Chicago’s primary scorers. |
None |
| Cathy Joens |
Bench [1.0] |
10.5 |
Low [1.0] |
3.8 |
1.3 |
0.5 |
0.3 |
11.80 |
Used mainly as a reserve shooter, Joens stretched defenses with quick catch-and-shoot opportunities whenever the second unit needed spacing. Contemporary independent player-specific coverage was limited beyond game recaps. |
None |
| Brooke Wyckoff |
Key Contributor [1.05] |
17.5 |
Low [1.0] |
2.2 |
2.3 |
1.4 |
1.0 |
14.49 |
Wyckoff quietly filled several frontcourt roles, switching defensively and making the extra pass rather than hunting shots. Coaches continued to trust her versatility, particularly in lineups built around Chicago’s young stars. (Wikipedia) |
None |
| Tye’sha Fluker |
Bench [1.0] |
8.9 |
Low [1.0] |
2.7 |
1.3 |
0.4 |
0.5 |
9.80 |
Fluker supplied depth in the post and brought physicality in short stretches. Independent reporting discussing her individual season was limited, with most references appearing in rotation and injury updates rather than feature coverage. |
None |
| Quianna Chaney |
Bench [1.0] |
8.6 |
Low [1.0] |
2.4 |
1.0 |
0.9 |
0.6 |
9.80 |
Chaney spent much of her rookie season adjusting to the professional game while providing reserve backcourt minutes. Contemporary independent coverage of her individual role was limited outside roster and game reports. |
None |
| Leah Rush |
Bench [1.0] |
6.0 |
Low [1.0] |
1.5 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.00 |
Rush appeared briefly before injuries and roster competition limited her opportunities. Independent season-specific reporting was scarce, with available coverage focusing primarily on roster movement. |
None |
| Brooke Queenan |
Bench [1.0] |
4.5 |
Low [1.0] |
0.3 |
0.5 |
0.3 |
0.0 |
2.20 |
Queenan saw only limited action as Chicago evaluated its frontcourt depth. Contemporary independent reporting specific to her season was limited beyond transaction and roster coverage. |
None |
| TEAM TOTALS |
— |
266.7 |
— |
82.5 |
38.9 |
17.9 |
14.3 |
373.81 |
Chicago’s young core took shape as Candice Dupree and Jia Perkins carried the offense while rookie Sylvia Fowles quickly transformed the interior defense, giving the franchise a long-term foundation despite missing the playoffs. |
WNBA All-Star (2008); WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2008); WNBA All-Rookie Team (2008); Eastern Conference Player of the Week (2008) |
