Last Updated on August 13, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

The Chicago Sky 2017 were built around Elena Delle Donne’s elite scoring and versatile all-around production, with Allie Quigley providing efficient perimeter shooting and Courtney Vandersloot directing the offense as the primary playmaker. Stefanie Dolson added interior scoring and rebounding to balance the frontcourt. The Sky combined strong offensive efficiency, excellent ball movement, and reliable outside shooting, though inconsistent defense limited their overall success.

NO. PLAYER POS HT WT DOB COLLEGE
1 Tamera Young F 6-2 175 October 30, 1986 James Madison University
2 Kahleah Copper G-F 6-1 165 August 28, 1994 Rutgers University
3 Adut Bulgak C 6-4 156 December 20, 1992 Florida State
11 Amber Harris F 6-5 193 January 16, 1988 Xavier
12 Bashaara Graves F 6-2 200 March 17, 1994 Tennessee
14 Allie Quigley G 5-10 142 June 20, 1986 DePaul
22 Courtney Vandersloot G 5-8 137 February 8, 1989 Gonzaga
23 Cappie Pondexter G 5-9 160 January 7, 1983 Rutgers University
24 Keisha Hampton F 6-1 171 February 22, 1990 DePaul
25 Makayla Epps G 5-10 June 6, 1995 Kentucky
31 Stefanie Dolson C 6-5 235 January 8, 1992 UConn
32 Cheyenne Parker-Tyus F 6-4 193 August 22, 1992 Middle Tennessee
34 Imani McGee-Stafford C 6-7 215 October 11, 1994 Texas
35 Jordan Hooper F 6-2 185 February 20, 1992 Nebraska
51 Jessica Breland F 6-2 166 February 23, 1988 UNC

HeatingUp Impact Index: Team Impact Spotlight

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) Impact Index Notes Awards
Allie Quigley Starter/Star [1.1] 32.3 High [1.2] 16.4 3.3 3.6 1.3 64.42 Chicago’s half-court offense increasingly revolved around Quigley’s movement without the ball, with defenders often chasing her through multiple screens before she caught and fired. Independent season coverage highlighted her elite shooting gravity and composure as the club’s most dependable late-game scorer. (Wikipedia) WNBA All-Star (2017); WNBA Three-Point Contest Champion (2017)
Stefanie Dolson Starter/Star [1.1] 29.3 High [1.2] 14.5 5.8 2.6 1.8 65.47 Dolson became the interior hub for first-year coach Amber Stocks, mixing efficient post scoring with high-post passing. Writers regularly pointed to her expanded offensive confidence and ability to stretch defenses with an improving perimeter shot. (Wikipedia) WNBA Player of the Week (July 2017); WNBA All-Star (2017)
Courtney Vandersloot Starter/Star [1.1] 30.3 High [1.2] 11.5 3.7 8.1 1.4 65.74 Rather than hunting shots, Vandersloot orchestrated virtually every offensive possession and remained one of the league’s premier creators. Independent coverage consistently praised her vision and pace control, especially as Chicago relied on ball movement to offset roster turnover. (Wikipedia) WNBA Player of the Week (August 2017)
Jessica Breland Starter/Star [1.1] 24.5 Medium [1.1] 9.5 6.3 1.6 2.3 47.19 Breland quietly handled the toughest interior defensive assignments while anchoring the glass. Analysts frequently noted that her mobility allowed Chicago to switch more actions than most teams with a traditional power forward. (Wikipedia) None
Cappie Pondexter Key Contributor [1.05] 27.2 Medium [1.1] 9.6 2.9 4.3 0.9 40.19 Pondexter transitioned into more of a veteran facilitator than a primary scorer. Independent reporting emphasized her leadership in a younger locker room and her willingness to guide Chicago’s developing perimeter players despite an inconsistent shooting season. (Wikipedia) None
Tamera Young Starter/Star [1.1] 29.0 Medium [1.1] 10.2 3.8 2.5 1.8 44.29 Young’s defensive versatility remained indispensable, often drawing the opponent’s best wing scorer while filling multiple offensive roles. Coaches valued her toughness and willingness to absorb physical assignments every night. (Wikipedia) None
Kahleah Copper Key Contributor [1.05] 14.3 Low [1.0] 6.7 1.9 0.4 0.4 19.74 Copper’s athleticism flashed in transition and on the defensive end even before she became a full-time starter later in her career. Contemporary coverage viewed her as an energetic developmental wing whose role continued to grow. (Wikipedia) None
Imani McGee-Stafford Key Contributor [1.05] 15.5 Low [1.0] 4.6 4.4 0.5 1.2 22.47 McGee-Stafford supplied size, rim protection and rebounding whenever Chicago needed a defensive lift. Writers covering the Sky frequently cited her length as a valuable change-of-pace option in the frontcourt. (Wikipedia) None
Jordan Hooper Bench [1.0] 18.6 Low [1.0] 6.0 2.2 0.6 0.6 18.80 Hooper’s role centered on stretching the floor with perimeter shooting in limited appearances. Independent reporting on her season was limited, with most discussion focusing on spacing rather than volume scoring. (Wikipedia) None
Cheyenne Parker-Tyus Bench [1.0] 12.4 Low [1.0] 3.8 3.4 0.6 1.0 17.60 Parker-Tyus continued developing as an athletic reserve post capable of providing energy around the rim. Contemporary coverage of her individual season remained limited because of her modest workload. (Wikipedia) None
Adut Bulgak Bench [1.0] 12.2 Low [1.0] 4.4 4.0 0.0 1.4 19.60 Bulgak offered frontcourt depth and interior size in a small sample of games. Independent season-specific reporting was limited, though observers liked her physical tools when healthy. (Wikipedia) None
Keisha Hampton Bench [1.0] 7.8 Low [1.0] 3.6 0.6 0.3 0.5 10.00 Hampton filled a reserve wing role while providing occasional floor spacing. Contemporary independent coverage was limited because she remained outside the regular rotation for much of the year. (Wikipedia) None
Bashaara Graves Bench [1.0] 9.2 Low [1.0] 2.6 2.3 0.5 0.3 11.40 Graves contributed physical minutes off the bench when called upon. Independent reporting discussing her season was limited, with most references centered on frontcourt depth. (Wikipedia) None
Amber Harris Bench [1.0] 5.9 Low [1.0] 1.6 1.6 0.2 0.4 7.60 Harris appeared in a limited reserve capacity as an experienced post player. Independent coverage of her individual contributions during the season was scarce. (Wikipedia) None
Makayla Epps Bench [1.0] 3.8 Low [1.0] 0.6 0.2 0.4 0.1 2.60 Epps spent most of her rookie campaign in a developmental role behind Chicago’s veteran guards. Contemporary reporting on her season was limited because of her restricted minutes. (Wikipedia) None
Chicago Sky Totals — 302.6 — 111.0 45.8 30.6 15.6 459.11 Chicago featured one of the WNBA’s most efficient perimeter offenses behind Quigley, Vandersloot and Dolson, but inconsistent defense and roster instability prevented the team from turning its offensive talent into a playoff berth. (Wikipedia) Did not qualify for WNBA Playoffs (2017)