Last Updated on July 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK | IMPACT INDEX | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvia Fowles | Starter/Star [1.1] | 34.6 | High [1.2] | 20.0 | 10.2 | 0.6 | 3.2 | 89.50 | Chicago revolved around Fowles on both ends of the floor, feeding her early in possessions and relying on her to erase defensive mistakes around the rim. National coverage regularly described her as one of the league’s most imposing interior players, and opponents frequently collapsed extra defenders into the paint without consistently slowing her production. (Wikipedia) | WNBA All-Star (2011); All-WNBA First Team (2011); WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2011); Defensive Player of the Year (2011); MVP Voting – 2nd (2011) |
| Epiphanny Prince | Starter/Star [1.1] | 29.4 | High [1.2] | 13.6 | 2.1 | 3.0 | 2.7 | 56.02 | Prince handled the toughest perimeter creation duties, alternating between lead guard and scoring guard depending on the matchup. Her ability to manufacture offense off the dribble gave Chicago a reliable late-clock option, while her active hands on defense generated momentum-changing steals throughout the season. (Wikipedia) | None |
| Michelle Snow | Starter/Star [1.1] | 24.1 | Medium [1.1] | 5.9 | 6.3 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 38.24 | Snow embraced a complementary frontcourt role beside Fowles, using her length to contest shots and rebound while rarely demanding touches. Game reports often highlighted the effectiveness of Chicago’s twin-tower look whenever both centers controlled the paint together. (NBA) | None |
| Courtney Vandersloot | Key Contributor [1.05] | 22.9 | Medium [1.1] | 6.5 | 2.0 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 30.72 | As a rookie point guard, Vandersloot focused on organizing the offense rather than chasing her own scoring. Coaches remained patient through the adjustment period because her vision and willingness to deliver entry passes fit naturally alongside Chicago’s dominant interior attack. (Wikipedia) | WNBA All-Rookie Team (2011) |
| Tamera Young | Key Contributor [1.05] | 24.0 | Medium [1.1] | 7.9 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 33.14 | Young’s assignment usually started with defending the opponent’s best wing scorer before looking for transition opportunities on offense. Her athleticism and versatility allowed Pokey Chatman to shuffle defensive matchups without disrupting the overall rotation. | None |
| Shay Murphy | Key Contributor [1.05] | 20.5 | Low [1.0] | 9.8 | 4.8 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 36.54 | Murphy made an immediate impact in limited appearances by attacking the basket aggressively instead of settling for perimeter shots. Although her season was shortened, she consistently brought energy and secondary scoring whenever Chicago needed a spark from the bench. | None |
| Cathrine Kraayeveld | Key Contributor [1.05] | 20.6 | Low [1.0] | 5.9 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 22.05 | Kraayeveld stretched opposing defenses with reliable perimeter shooting, giving Fowles additional room to operate inside. Her spacing role was more valuable than raw scoring totals suggested, particularly in half-court sets built around post entries. | None |
| Erin Thorn | Key Contributor [1.05] | 16.8 | Low [1.0] | 5.4 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 20.79 | Thorn quietly anchored reserve backcourt groups with accurate outside shooting and smart decision-making. Rather than forcing difficult looks, she consistently kept the offense flowing and punished defenses that overcommitted to Chicago’s interior stars. | None |
| Dominique Canty | Bench [1.0] | 15.0 | Low [1.0] | 4.1 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 15.80 | Canty’s minutes declined, but she continued to provide veteran composure whenever the second unit needed direction. Independent coverage of her final season largely emphasized leadership and stability instead of statistical production. | None |
| Carolyn Swords | Bench [1.0] | 7.5 | Low [1.0] | 2.7 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 10.40 | Swords served as developmental frontcourt depth behind an experienced center rotation. Contemporary reporting on her individual season was limited, with most discussion focused on her long-term potential rather than nightly contributions. | None |
| Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton | Bench [1.0] | 8.1 | Low [1.0] | 1.7 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 10.20 | Wisdom-Hylton filled a defense-first reserve role, using her activity around the basket to provide rebounding and occasional rim protection. Independent season-specific coverage remained limited outside standard game reports. | None |
| Angie Bjorklund | Bench [1.0] | 6.1 | Low [1.0] | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 3.60 | The rookie guard saw only brief opportunities while adjusting to the professional level. Independent reporting specific to her season was scarce, with available coverage focusing mainly on roster depth and player development. | None |
| TEAM TOTALS | — | 246.6 | — | 93.9 | 39.0 | 19.0 | 14.7 | 367.00 | Chicago finished 14–20 and narrowly missed the playoffs again, but Sylvia Fowles established herself as one of the WNBA’s elite two-way superstars while Courtney Vandersloot and Epiphanny Prince strengthened the franchise’s long-term backcourt foundation. | Defensive Player of the Year (2011): Sylvia Fowles; WNBA All-Star (2011): Sylvia Fowles; All-WNBA First Team (2011): Sylvia Fowles; WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2011): Sylvia Fowles; WNBA All-Rookie Team (2011): Courtney Vandersloot |