Last Updated on August 13, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

The Chicago Sky 2013 were driven by Elena Delle Donne’s outstanding scoring and all-around production, with Sylvia Fowles anchoring the frontcourt through elite rebounding, interior scoring, and rim protection. Courtney Vandersloot served as the primary playmaker, while Epiphanny Prince added valuable perimeter scoring. The Sky combined strong interior defense with balanced offensive production, relying on a mix of post play, playmaking, and efficient perimeter scoring.

NO. PLAYER POS HT WT DOB COLLEGE
1 Tamera Young F 6-2 175 October 30, 1986 James Madison University
5 Sharnee Zoll G 5-7 July 11, 1986 Virginia
7 Shay Murphy G 5-11 164 April 15, 1985 USC
8 Swin Cash F 6-1 171 September 22, 1979 UConn
10 Epiphanny Prince G 5-9 179 January 11, 1988 Rutgers University
11 Elena Delle Donne F-G 6-5 187 September 5, 1989 University of Delaware
14 Allie Quigley G 5-10 142 June 20, 1986 DePaul
17 Avery Warley-Talbert C 6-3 202 May 17, 1987 Liberty
22 Courtney Vandersloot G 5-8 137 February 8, 1989 Gonzaga
25 Michelle Campbell F 6-2 183 May 12, 1984 Rutgers University
30 Carolyn Swords C 6-6 215 July 19, 1989 Boston College
34 Sylvia Fowles C 6-6 219 October 6, 1985 LSU

HeatingUp Impact Index: Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Elena Delle Donne Starter/Star (1.1) 31.4 High (1.2) 18.1 5.6 1.8 2.5 73.39 Functioning as Chicago’s primary scoring option from opening night, the rookie immediately stretched defenses with her shooting range while also creating matchup problems in the post. Independent coverage throughout the season described her unusually polished offensive game as a driving force behind the franchise’s first playoff appearance, with opponents frequently forced to alter defensive coverages to account for her versatility. (Chicago Sky) WNBA Rookie of the Year (2013); WNBA All-Star (2013); All-WNBA Second Team (2013); WNBA All-Rookie Team (2013)
Sylvia Fowles Starter/Star (1.1) 31.3 High (1.2) 16.3 11.5 0.4 3.3 82.37 Chicago’s defensive identity still revolved around Fowles, whose rim protection and rebounding allowed perimeter defenders to play aggressively. National writers consistently pointed to her paint presence as the foundation of the Sky’s success, with her interior dominance complementing Delle Donne’s perimeter-oriented offense. (Chicago Sky) WNBA All-Star (2013); All-WNBA Second Team (2013); WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2013)
Epiphanny Prince Starter/Star (1.1) 30.0 High (1.2) 15.0 2.7 3.0 2.0 59.66 Rather than carrying every possession as in earlier seasons, Prince shifted comfortably into a secondary creator role beside Delle Donne while remaining Chicago’s best off-the-dribble perimeter threat. Independent reporting noted that her willingness to share offensive responsibilities made the backcourt noticeably more balanced. (Chicago Sky) WNBA All-Star (2013)
Courtney Vandersloot Key Contributor (1.05) 29.8 Medium (1.1) 8.8 3.2 5.6 2.2 45.31 As the full-time floor general, Vandersloot prioritized pace, ball movement and getting teammates into their preferred spots. Analysts frequently praised her passing instincts while also observing that improved decision-making was the next step in her evolution as Chicago’s lead guard. (Chicago Sky) None
Swin Cash Key Contributor (1.05) 28.3 Medium (1.1) 9.3 5.6 2.2 1.5 42.80 Cash embraced a veteran supporting role, supplying physical defense, leadership and lineup flexibility rather than chasing scoring opportunities. Coverage during Chicago’s playoff push regularly highlighted her experience as an important stabilizing influence on one of the league’s youngest contenders. (Chicago Sky) None
Tamera Young Key Contributor (1.05) 18.1 Low (1.0) 5.6 3.8 0.6 0.7 22.47 Young earned trust through defensive versatility and relentless energy, often taking difficult wing assignments regardless of whether she started. Contemporary reporting focused more on her ability to defend multiple positions than on her offensive production. None
Carolyn Swords Bench (1.0) 11.3 Low (1.0) 3.7 2.6 0.6 1.3 16.40 Serving as Chicago’s reserve center, Swords provided dependable size whenever Fowles rested and finished efficiently around the basket. Independent season-specific coverage of her individual contributions was limited outside broader team reporting. None
Shay Murphy Bench (1.0) 11.1 Low (1.0) 3.1 1.9 0.3 0.6 11.80 Murphy’s role centered on providing defensive effort and experienced depth off the bench, although her perimeter shot never found a consistent rhythm during the season. Independent player-focused reporting was relatively limited. None
Allie Quigley Bench (1.0) 9.4 Low (1.0) 3.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 11.20 Quigley was used primarily as a reserve floor spacer, with Chicago hoping her outside shooting would open driving lanes for the starting unit. Her later breakout had not yet arrived, and contemporary coverage mentioned her mostly as a situational perimeter option. None
Avery Warley-Talbert Bench (1.0) 8.1 Low (1.0) 1.3 2.1 0.1 0.6 8.20 Warley-Talbert filled an emergency frontcourt role, bringing physicality and rebounding in short appearances. Independent reporting devoted little player-specific attention to her season beyond rotation updates. None
Michelle Campbell Bench (1.0) 7.7 Low (1.0) 1.7 1.5 0.2 0.4 7.60 Campbell’s minutes came largely in reserve situations, where she added frontcourt depth without a consistent offensive role. Contemporary independent coverage of her individual season was limited. None
Sharnee Zoll Bench (1.0) 9.7 Low (1.0) 0.9 0.7 1.7 0.2 7.00 Zoll’s value came as a pass-first reserve point guard who helped organize second-unit possessions whenever called upon. Independent journalism discussing her specific 2013 campaign was limited outside team rotation coverage. None
TOTALS — 250.2 — 92.2 41.9 20.3 15.4 387.22 Chicago combined elite interior defense with a dynamic rookie scorer to reach the playoffs for the first time in franchise history, creating one of the league’s most balanced starting lineups during the 2013 regular season. WNBA Rookie of the Year: 1; All-WNBA: 2; All-Defensive: 1; All-Stars: 3; All-Rookie: 1

HeatingUp Impact Index: Playoff Team Impact Spotlight

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Sylvia Fowles Starter/Star (1.1) 35.5 High (1.2) 15.0 12.0 0.5 4.0 83.42 Chicago leaned on Fowles as the foundation of its playoff game plan, asking her to control the paint on both ends while absorbing constant defensive attention from Indiana. Even as the series slipped away, postseason analysis consistently pointed to her rim protection and rebounding as the matchup Chicago continued to win. (Chicago Sky) WNBA Defensive Player of the Year (2013); All-WNBA First Team (2013); WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2013); WNBA All-Star (2013); Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2013)
Elena Delle Donne Starter/Star (1.1) 32.0 High (1.2) 15.0 3.5 2.0 2.5 60.19 Rather than looking like a rookie, Delle Donne remained Chicago’s primary perimeter scoring threat despite facing Indiana’s physical playoff defense. Writers noted that the Fever made stopping her a priority, yet she continued attacking through contact and drawing fouls even while dealing with heavy pressure. (Chicago Sky) WNBA Rookie of the Year (2013); All-WNBA Second Team (2013); WNBA All-Star (2013); WNBA All-Rookie Team (2013); Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2013)
Epiphanny Prince Starter/Star (1.1) 33.5 High (1.2) 14.5 1.5 0.5 1.5 47.26 Prince spent much of the series trying to generate offense against an aggressive Indiana perimeter defense that crowded driving lanes and forced difficult jumpers. Independent playoff coverage viewed her as Chicago’s best chance to create late-clock offense when half-court possessions stalled. (Basketball Reference) WNBA All-Star (2013); Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2013)
Courtney Vandersloot Key Contributor (1.05) 29.5 Medium (1.1) 7.0 2.0 4.5 1.5 34.65 Vandersloot continued directing Chicago’s offense, but Indiana’s ball pressure disrupted passing angles and limited transition opportunities. Analysts still praised her willingness to organize the offense rather than forcing difficult scoring chances against a veteran defense. Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2013)
Swin Cash Key Contributor (1.05) 27.5 Low (1.0) 5.5 1.5 1.0 2.0 21.00 Cash accepted a physical supporting role, defending multiple frontcourt assignments while providing veteran leadership during Chicago’s first postseason appearance. Coverage after the series frequently highlighted her experience and composure despite the early exit. Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award (2013); Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2013)
Tamera Young Bench (1.0) 16.5 Low (1.0) 3.5 1.5 1.0 1.0 14.00 Young entered primarily to inject defensive energy on the wing, with her assignments changing according to Indiana’s perimeter rotations instead of offensive workload. Independent player-focused playoff reporting beyond team coverage was limited. Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2013)
Allie Quigley Bench (1.0) 12.5 Low (1.0) 2.5 0.0 1.5 0.0 8.00 Quigley was deployed as a situational reserve shooter, although Indiana’s defensive discipline left few clean perimeter opportunities. Contemporary independent coverage of her brief playoff role was limited. Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2013)
Shay Murphy Bench (1.0) 8.0 Low (1.0) 1.5 1.5 0.5 0.0 7.00 Murphy filled short reserve stretches on the wing, supplying defensive effort and floor spacing whenever Chicago went deeper into its rotation. Independent playoff analysis devoted little attention to her individual minutes. Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2013)
Avery Warley-Talbert Bench (1.0) 4.5 Low (1.0) 0.0 2.0 0.5 0.0 5.00 Warley-Talbert’s limited minutes came almost exclusively to reinforce the frontcourt physically behind Fowles. Independent contemporary reporting specific to her postseason contribution was limited. Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2013)
Michelle Campbell Bench (1.0) 1.0 Low (1.0) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00 Campbell appeared only briefly, leaving no meaningful opportunity to establish a defined role during the playoff series. Independent postseason coverage discussing her individual contribution was limited. Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2013)
TOTALS — 200.5 — 64.5 24.5 12.0 12.5 280.52 Indiana’s veteran defense neutralized Chicago’s balanced attack in a two-game sweep, although the Sky’s core established a foundation that would shape the franchise’s rise over the following seasons. WNBA Rookie of the Year: 1; Defensive Player of the Year: 1; All-WNBA: 2; All-Defensive: 1; All-Star: 3; All-Rookie: 1; Sportsmanship Award: 1; Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2013)