| Sylvia Fowles |
Starter/Star (1.1) |
29.8 |
High (1.2) |
13.4 |
10.2 |
0.6 |
3.5 |
72.34 |
Chicago’s defensive structure revolved around Fowles whenever she was available, with opponents routinely forced to account for her rim protection before attacking the paint. Her season was interrupted by hip surgery and later trade speculation, yet independent reporting consistently described her as the club’s defensive backbone and premier rebounder while healthy. (SI) |
WNBA All-Star (2014) |
| Elena Delle Donne |
Starter/Star (1.1) |
25.5 |
High (1.2) |
17.9 |
4.0 |
1.1 |
2.1 |
66.53 |
Before Lyme disease sidelined her for much of the summer, Delle Donne carried Chicago’s offense with elite shot creation from all three levels. Associated Press coverage highlighted how the Sky remained competitive despite missing multiple starters, underscoring the attention defenses devoted to her whenever she was available. (SI) |
WNBA All-Star (2014) |
| Epiphanny Prince |
Starter/Star (1.1) |
32.3 |
High (1.2) |
15.0 |
3.0 |
3.8 |
2.3 |
63.10 |
Prince shifted into the lead perimeter role for long stretches while injuries depleted the roster, creating offense both on and off the ball. Independent game coverage regularly pointed to her ability to stabilize the backcourt when Chicago was without Delle Donne and Fowles. (SI) |
WNBA Finals (2014) |
| Jessica Breland |
Starter/Star (1.1) |
26.5 |
Medium (1.1) |
9.7 |
6.8 |
1.9 |
2.7 |
51.31 |
Breland quietly became one of Chicago’s most versatile frontcourt players, defending multiple positions while filling the interior void created by injuries. Contemporary reporting frequently praised her mobility and willingness to handle difficult defensive assignments. (WNBA) |
WNBA Finals (2014) |
| Courtney Vandersloot |
Key Contributor (1.05) |
25.1 |
Medium (1.1) |
6.8 |
2.2 |
5.7 |
1.7 |
37.42 |
The offense increasingly flowed through Vandersloot’s playmaking as Chicago searched for lineup continuity. Analysts noted that her pace, passing vision and ability to organize inexperienced lineups became especially valuable during the injury-plagued regular season. (WNBA) |
WNBA Finals (2014) |
| Allie Quigley |
Key Contributor (1.05) |
24.8 |
Medium (1.1) |
11.2 |
2.2 |
1.9 |
0.9 |
37.03 |
Quigley emerged as one of the league’s more dependable reserve scorers, stretching defenses with confident perimeter shooting while seamlessly moving between starting and bench roles. Her offensive spark became increasingly important as Chicago’s rotation changed throughout the season. |
WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year (2014); WNBA Finals (2014) |
| Jamierra Faulkner |
Key Contributor (1.05) |
20.4 |
Medium (1.1) |
7.9 |
2.0 |
3.5 |
1.2 |
33.88 |
The rookie guard brought speed and relentless on-ball pressure, often changing the pace when she entered games. Independent coverage highlighted her willingness to attack full court and inject energy into Chicago’s second unit despite typical rookie inconsistencies. |
WNBA All-Rookie Team (2014); WNBA Finals (2014) |
| Tamera Young |
Key Contributor (1.05) |
27.6 |
Low (1.0) |
6.7 |
5.1 |
1.2 |
0.8 |
28.98 |
Young embraced a defense-first assignment almost every night, routinely matching up with opposing wings while filling gaps created by injuries elsewhere in the rotation. Her versatility earned steady minutes even when offensive opportunities were limited. |
WNBA Finals (2014) |
| Markeisha Gatling |
Bench (1.0) |
11.0 |
Low (1.0) |
3.7 |
2.4 |
0.0 |
0.5 |
13.20 |
Gatling supplied efficient interior scoring in short bursts and gave Chicago another physical option around the basket. Contemporary independent coverage of her rookie season was relatively limited beyond rotation analysis. |
None |
| Sasha Goodlett |
Bench (1.0) |
12.9 |
Low (1.0) |
3.4 |
2.3 |
0.3 |
0.8 |
13.60 |
Goodlett filled a reserve frontcourt role built around screening, rebounding and interior defense rather than offensive volume. Independent player-specific reporting for her season was limited. |
WNBA Finals (2014) |
| Courtney Clements |
Bench (1.0) |
11.4 |
Low (1.0) |
2.7 |
1.7 |
0.7 |
0.5 |
11.20 |
Clements was used primarily as a depth guard capable of spacing the floor and protecting the ball in reserve minutes. Independent coverage focused more on the team’s evolving rotation than on her individual play. |
WNBA Finals (2014) |
| Gennifer Brandon |
Bench (1.0) |
7.6 |
Low (1.0) |
1.8 |
2.6 |
0.2 |
0.6 |
10.40 |
Brandon saw limited opportunities but added rebounding and frontcourt depth whenever called upon. Contemporary independent reporting devoted little attention to her individual rookie campaign. |
WNBA Finals (2014) |
| Aaryn Ellenberg |
Bench (1.0) |
0.5 |
Low (1.0) |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
Ellenberg appeared only briefly during the regular season and never established a defined rotation role. Independent season-specific coverage of her contributions was limited. |
WNBA Finals (2014) |
| TOTALS |
— |
277.8 |
— |
99.7 |
43.5 |
22.8 |
16.6 |
438.99 |
Despite a 15-19 record and persistent injuries, Chicago regrouped late in the year, rode a healthier lineup through the playoffs, and reached the 2014 WNBA Finals behind balanced guard play and elite interior defense. |
WNBA Finals (2014); WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year: 1; WNBA All-Rookie Team: 1; WNBA All-Star: 2 |
