Last Updated on July 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | IMPACT INDEX | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvia Fowles | Starter/Star (1.1) | 31.1 | High (1.2) | 16.2 | 10.4 | 0.8 | 2.5 | 78.41 | Chicago’s offense continued to run through its dominant interior presence, but her greatest value came as the defensive anchor who reshaped opponents’ shot selection. National coverage frequently highlighted her efficiency around the rim and elite paint protection, while her knee injury late in the year exposed how much the team’s identity depended on her presence. (Chicago Sky) | All-WNBA Second Team (2012); All-Defensive First Team (2012); WNBA All-Star (2012); Olympic Gold Medal (2012) |
| Epiphanny Prince | Starter/Star (1.1) | 30.0 | High (1.2) | 18.1 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 2.1 | 70.75 | Operating as Chicago’s primary perimeter creator, Prince attacked aggressively off the dribble and stretched defenses with confident three-point shooting. Independent season coverage regularly described her as the engine of the Sky offense, especially after her return from injury reignited the playoff push. (Chicago Sky) | WNBA All-Star (2012) |
| Swin Cash | Starter/Star (1.1) | 30.0 | Medium (1.1) | 10.6 | 5.8 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 48.35 | Cash filled the veteran glue role rather than carrying the scoring load, providing leadership, rebounding and defensive versatility after arriving from Seattle. Reporters noted that her physical play and experience became even more valuable during Fowles’ absence. (Chicago Sky) | Olympic Gold Medal (2012) |
| Courtney Vandersloot | Key Contributor (1.05) | 26.6 | Medium (1.1) | 8.9 | 2.1 | 4.6 | 1.5 | 39.42 | As the lead point guard, Vandersloot focused on organizing the offense and creating quality looks rather than hunting her own shot. Coverage throughout the season emphasized her court vision while also pointing to turnovers as part of her development into a full-time floor general. | None |
| Tamera Young | Key Contributor (1.05) | 24.4 | Low (1.0) | 8.2 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 30.45 | Young handled difficult defensive assignments on the wing and supplied dependable energy without demanding touches. Coaches regularly leaned on her versatility to defend multiple positions and complement the team’s higher-usage scorers. | None |
| Shay Murphy | Bench (1.0) | 18.6 | Medium (1.1) | 8.5 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 29.48 | Murphy provided instant offense off the bench, spacing the floor with efficient perimeter shooting and changing the tempo in reserve units. Her shooting gave Chicago a different look when second-unit scoring stalled. | None |
| Carolyn Swords | Bench (1.0) | 11.1 | Low (1.0) | 4.0 | 3.2 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 16.80 | Swords supplied size and interior depth behind Fowles, with her minutes largely tied to matchup needs and frontcourt rotations. Contemporary independent coverage of her season was limited. | None |
| Sonja Petrovic | Bench (1.0) | 15.1 | Low (1.0) | 4.8 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 18.20 | The rookie forward brought versatility and international experience, contributing across several positions while adjusting to the WNBA game. Independent season-specific reporting on her role was relatively limited. | None |
| Ruth Riley | Bench (1.0) | 14.4 | Low (1.0) | 2.7 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 14.80 | Riley’s impact extended beyond the box score as an experienced reserve who stabilized young lineups and provided leadership in the frontcourt. Coverage frequently referenced her veteran influence more than her statistical production. | None |
| Le’coe Willingham | Bench (1.0) | 18.5 | Low (1.0) | 3.5 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 15.80 | Willingham filled a physical reserve forward role, defending larger matchups and adding toughness to the rotation. Independent reporting on her individual season remained fairly limited compared with Chicago’s core players. | WNBA Champion (2010) |
| Ticha Penicheiro | Bench (1.0) | 12.7 | Low (1.0) | 1.7 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 11.40 | Late in her career, Penicheiro served as a calming veteran playmaker whose value came through ball movement and leadership. Coverage often highlighted her mentorship of Chicago’s younger guards. | None |
| Sydney Carter | Bench (1.0) | 9.0 | Low (1.0) | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 10.00 | Carter appeared in only one regular-season game, leaving little opportunity to establish a defined role. Independent contemporary reporting specific to her rookie season with Chicago was limited. | None |
| TOTALS | — | 261.5 | — | 91.2 | 42.6 | 20.4 | 14.5 | 383.66 | Chicago relied heavily on Fowles’ interior dominance and Prince’s perimeter shot creation, while an experienced supporting cast provided depth despite injuries that ultimately left the Sky just outside the playoffs. | All-WNBA: 1; All-Defensive: 1; All-Stars: 2; Olympic Gold Medals: 2 |