Last Updated on August 13, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

The Chicago Sky 2015 were anchored by Elena Delle Donne, whose elite scoring, rebounding, and defensive impact established her as the team’s clear focal point. Courtney Vandersloot directed the offense with high-level playmaking, while Allie Quigley provided efficient perimeter shooting and Stefanie Dolson strengthened the frontcourt. The Sky combined strong offensive efficiency, excellent ball movement, and reliable outside shooting, though rebounding and overall defensive consistency remained areas of relative weakness.

NO. PLAYER POS HT WT DOB COLLEGE
1 Tamera Young F 6-2 175 October 30, 1986 James Madison University
5 Jacki Gemelos G 6-0 165 November 22, 1988 USC
8 Clarissa Dos Santos C 6-1 196 March 10, 1988
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
21 Jamierra Faulkner G 5-6 138 March 9, 1992 Southern Miss
22 Courtney Vandersloot G 5-8 137 February 8, 1989 Gonzaga
23 Cappie Pondexter G 5-9 160 January 7, 1983 Rutgers University
25 Victoria Macaulay F 6-4 165 August 7, 1990 Temple
32 Cheyenne Parker-Tyus F 6-4 193 August 22, 1992 Middle Tennessee
41 Erika de Souza F-C 6-5 190 March 9, 1982
44 Betnijah Laney-Hamilton G-F 6-0 166 October 29, 1993 Rutgers University
45 Sasha Goodlett C 6-5 239 August 9, 1990 Georgia Tech
51 Jessica Breland F 6-2 166 February 23, 1988 UNC

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] 33.3 High [1.2] 23.4 8.4 1.4 3.1 95.83 Functioned as Chicago’s offensive hub, regularly drawing double teams while still creating efficient scoring chances. Independent season coverage highlighted how Pokey Chatman’s offense increasingly revolved around her versatility at both forward spots, with her rim protection adding another dimension on defense. (WNBA) WNBA MVP (2015); All-WNBA First Team (2015); WNBA All-Star (2015); WNBA Peak Performer – Scoring (2015)
Cappie Pondexter Starter/Star [1.1] 30.2 High [1.2] 15.0 3.8 2.1 1.2 58.34 Slotted into a secondary scoring role after arriving from New York, giving Chicago another late-clock creator. Coverage throughout the season noted her veteran shot-making and leadership as valuable alongside Delle Donne despite adapting to a different offensive hierarchy. (WNBA) WNBA All-Star (2015)
Courtney Vandersloot Starter/Star [1.1] 29.9 Medium [1.1] 11.4 3.4 5.8 1.8 54.21 Operated as the team’s primary playmaker, consistently pushing tempo and organizing half-court offense. Reporters frequently praised her vision and decision-making as Chicago became one of the league’s most disciplined offensive teams. (WNBA) WNBA Peak Performer – Assists (2015); WNBA All-Star (2015)
Allie Quigley Key Contributor [1.05] 22.5 Medium [1.1] 11.1 1.8 1.7 0.9 35.81 Brought instant offense off the bench, spacing the floor with quick-release shooting while thriving in reserve minutes. Independent coverage repeatedly pointed to her microwave scoring as one of Chicago’s biggest tactical advantages. (sky.wnba.com) WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year (2015)
Jessica Breland Starter/Star [1.1] 21.4 Low [1.0] 6.7 5.9 1.3 1.8 34.54 Filled an unselfish frontcourt role focused on rebounding, interior defense and physical play. Analysts often highlighted her willingness to handle difficult defensive assignments rather than chase offensive numbers. None
Erika de Souza Key Contributor [1.05] 19.4 Low [1.0] 5.5 5.5 0.5 1.3 26.88 Joined midseason and supplied experienced interior depth after roster changes. Coverage emphasized her screening, rebounding and veteran presence more than her scoring production. (sky.wnba.com) None
Clarissa Dos Santos Key Contributor [1.05] 17.5 Low [1.0] 5.3 4.6 0.7 1.2 24.78 Served as an energetic reserve post whose work on the glass helped stabilize second units. Contemporary reporting on her season was relatively limited, with available coverage focusing on hustle and interior activity. None
Tamera Young Key Contributor [1.05] 17.1 Low [1.0] 4.5 2.9 1.3 1.0 20.37 Primarily trusted as a defensive wing capable of guarding multiple positions. Coaches leaned on her versatility and effort, even when offensive opportunities were limited. None
Jamierra Faulkner Bench [1.0] 9.6 Low [1.0] 4.1 1.0 1.7 0.6 14.80 Provided pace and ball pressure with the second unit. Independent coverage around the club viewed her speed as a change-of-tempo option behind the starting backcourt. None
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton Bench [1.0] 12.8 Low [1.0] 2.9 2.1 0.6 0.7 12.60 Spent much of her rookie campaign developing into a physical perimeter defender. Contemporary reporting on her individual season was limited, though coaches valued her toughness and long-term upside. None
Cheyenne Parker-Tyus Bench [1.0] 9.3 Low [1.0] 2.2 2.5 0.2 0.9 11.60 Worked as a developmental reserve forward with flashes as a shot blocker. Independent coverage was limited, generally describing her as a young frontcourt project learning the professional game. None
Sasha Goodlett Bench [1.0] 13.1 Low [1.0] 2.1 1.9 0.3 0.8 10.20 Filled a depth role in the frontcourt and supplied physical minutes when called upon. Season-specific reporting on her contributions was sparse beyond her reserve responsibilities. None
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton Bench [1.0] 12.8 Low [1.0] 2.9 2.1 0.6 0.7 12.60 Spent much of her rookie campaign developing into a physical perimeter defender. Contemporary reporting on her individual season was limited, though coaches valued her toughness and long-term upside. None
Victoria Macaulay Bench [1.0] 6.3 Low [1.0] 1.0 1.0 0.0 0.8 5.60 Appeared only briefly during the season. Independent contemporary coverage of her role was limited beyond serving as emergency frontcourt depth. None
Jacki Gemelos Bench [1.0] 5.0 Low [1.0] 1.1 0.5 0.4 0.4 4.80 Returned in a limited reserve capacity after overcoming major injury setbacks earlier in her career, a storyline frequently noted by basketball writers whenever she saw the floor. None
Chicago Sky Totals — 247.4 — 96.3 45.3 18.0 16.5 410.32 Balanced roster built around an MVP-caliber centerpiece, elite playmaking, veteran scoring depth and one of the league’s most disciplined offenses. WNBA Eastern Conference Semifinalist (2015)

HeatingUp Impact Index: Playoff 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] 36.3 High [1.2] 21.7 6.3 2.0 1.7 83.95 Everything in Chicago’s playoff offense still flowed through Delle Donne despite Indiana aggressively trapping and crowding her touches. National postseason coverage noted that she accepted difficult shot attempts while continuing to anchor the defense as a weak-side rim protector, illustrating why opponents built their entire game plan around limiting her influence. WNBA MVP (2015); All-WNBA First Team (2015); WNBA All-Star (2015); WNBA Peak Performer – Scoring (2015)
Courtney Vandersloot Starter/Star [1.1] 31.7 Medium [1.1] 13.7 4.7 8.3 1.3 67.03 Chicago relied on Vandersloot to dictate tempo and repeatedly attack Indiana’s defensive rotations. Independent playoff analysis praised her willingness to push the pace and create quality looks under heavy pressure, even as the Fever focused on taking away passing lanes. WNBA Peak Performer – Assists (2015); WNBA All-Star (2015)
Allie Quigley Key Contributor [1.05] 27.0 Medium [1.1] 18.0 2.3 2.7 0.0 53.36 Coming off the bench, Quigley immediately changed the rhythm of games with confident perimeter shooting and quick decisions. Postseason writers consistently described her as Chicago’s instant-offense weapon, capable of swinging momentum in only a few possessions. WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year (2015)
Jessica Breland Starter/Star [1.1] 28.3 Low [1.0] 10.0 7.7 1.3 3.6 49.72 Breland embraced the physical work inside, battling bigger frontcourts while protecting the rim and cleaning the glass. Coverage from the series highlighted her defensive versatility and willingness to handle difficult assignments that rarely showed up fully in the box score. None
Erika de Souza Key Contributor [1.05] 22.7 Low [1.0] 7.0 4.7 0.7 1.0 28.77 The veteran center gave Chicago valuable interior stability with screens, rebounding and positional defense. Independent reporting viewed her experience as an important complement to the Sky’s more mobile frontcourt pieces during the postseason. None
Cappie Pondexter Starter/Star [1.1] 22.3 Medium [1.1] 6.0 1.0 1.3 0.7 21.30 Indiana’s defensive attention limited Pondexter’s usual scoring opportunities, but she continued to space the floor and provide veteran composure. Playoff coverage emphasized her leadership and shot-making reputation even during an inefficient series. WNBA All-Star (2015)
Tamera Young Key Contributor [1.05] 12.7 Low [1.0] 1.3 3.0 1.7 0.6 13.86 Young’s assignment centered on defending multiple perimeter threats and bringing energy in short stretches. Contemporary reports focused far more on her matchup flexibility than her offensive production. None
Clarissa Dos Santos Bench [1.0] 7.0 Low [1.0] 2.0 2.0 0.3 1.4 11.40 Used in brief frontcourt minutes, Dos Santos supplied physical rebounding and interior effort whenever Chicago needed another body inside. Independent postseason coverage discussing her role was limited. None
Jamierra Faulkner Bench [1.0] 6.0 Low [1.0] 1.7 1.0 1.7 0.0 8.80 Faulkner entered primarily to inject speed into the backcourt and pressure opposing ball handlers. Available playoff reporting on her individual role was limited, though her pace remained a useful tactical change. None
Cheyenne Parker-Tyus Bench [1.0] 7.0 Low [1.0] 2.0 1.5 0.0 0.0 7.00 The rookie appeared only briefly as a developmental reserve. Contemporary playoff coverage of her contributions was minimal beyond providing frontcourt depth. None
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton Bench [1.0] 2.0 Low [1.0] 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00 Laney-Hamilton saw only limited action during the series while continuing her transition into the professional game. Independent postseason discussion of her role was scarce because of the small workload. None
Chicago Sky Totals — 175.3 — 83.4 30.5 19.7 10.3 345.19 Chicago’s playoff rotation leaned heavily on Elena Delle Donne’s star power, Vandersloot’s playmaking and Quigley’s scoring punch off the bench, while the frontcourt supplied physical defense and rebounding throughout the series. Eastern Conference Semifinalist (2015)