Last Updated on August 13, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

The Chicago Sky 2018 were led by Allie Quigley’s efficient perimeter scoring and Courtney Vandersloot’s elite playmaking, with Diamond DeShields emerging as a versatile scoring threat on the wing. Stefanie Dolson anchored the frontcourt through interior scoring, rebounding, and passing. The Sky’s offense was driven by excellent ball movement and outside shooting, but inconsistent defense and rebounding limited their overall effectiveness.

NO. PLAYER POS HT WT DOB COLLEGE
1 Diamond DeShields G 6-1 172 March 5, 1995 Tennessee
2 Kahleah Copper G-F 6-1 165 August 28, 1994 Rutgers University
5 Chelsea Hopkins G 5-8 139 July 2, 1990 Duke, San Diego State
6 Alex Montgomery G-F 6-1 185 November 12, 1988 Georgia Tech
11 Amber Harris F 6-5 193 January 16, 1988 Xavier
14 Allie Quigley G 5-10 142 June 20, 1986 DePaul
15 Gabby Williams F 5-11 172 September 9, 1996 UConn
21 Jamierra Faulkner G 5-6 138 March 9, 1992 Southern Miss
22 Courtney Vandersloot G 5-8 137 February 8, 1989 Gonzaga
23 Linnae Harper G 5-7 160 January 31, 1995 Kentucky, Ohio State
31 Stefanie Dolson C 6-5 235 January 8, 1992 UConn
32 Cheyenne Parker-Tyus F 6-4 193 August 22, 1992 Middle Tennessee
41 Alaina Coates C 6-4 225 April 7, 1995 South Carolina
45 Astou Ndour-Fall C-F 6-5 173 August 22, 1994

HeatingUp Impact Index: Team Impact Spotlight

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) Impact Index Notes Awards
Courtney Vandersloot Starter/Star [1.1] 31.8 High [1.2] 12.5 3.7 8.6 1.9 70.22 Chicago’s offense revolved around Vandersloot’s playmaking, with opponents regularly sending extra help to disrupt her passing angles. Independent coverage praised her patience in pick-and-rolls and her ability to elevate a young roster by creating efficient looks rather than forcing shots. WNBA All-Star (2018); All-WNBA Second Team (2018); WNBA Peak Performer – Assists (2018)
Allie Quigley Starter/Star [1.1] 29.7 High [1.2] 15.4 2.4 2.5 1.0 56.50 Quigley remained Chicago’s premier perimeter scorer, constantly working off staggered screens and handoffs. Basketball writers frequently highlighted her off-ball movement and quick release as the element that gave the Sky’s half-court offense its identity. WNBA All-Star (2018); WNBA Three-Point Contest Champion (2018)
Diamond DeShields Starter/Star [1.1] 28.4 High [1.2] 14.4 4.9 2.2 1.4 60.19 Playing with attacking freedom as a rookie, DeShields immediately added downhill speed that Chicago had lacked. Season analysis regularly described her fearless drives and transition play as a glimpse of the franchise’s future, even while she adjusted to WNBA defenses. WNBA All-Rookie Team (2018)
Stefanie Dolson Starter/Star [1.1] 27.6 Medium [1.1] 9.7 4.6 3.0 1.5 45.50 Dolson filled a connective role, operating from the elbows as both a scorer and passer. Independent reporting often pointed to her basketball IQ and willingness to facilitate offense rather than simply occupy the paint. None
Cheyenne Parker-Tyus Key Contributor [1.05] 19.7 Medium [1.1] 10.0 5.8 0.7 1.7 42.24 Parker-Tyus quietly became one of Chicago’s most reliable interior finishers, using strength and activity around the basket to earn extra possessions. Analysts noted her improved confidence and efficiency in an expanded role. None
Gabby Williams Starter/Star [1.1] 23.0 Medium [1.1] 7.3 4.3 1.6 1.8 36.78 Williams made her mark with defensive versatility rather than scoring. Independent coverage consistently praised her ability to switch across positions, pressure passing lanes and bring energy that rarely appeared fully in traditional statistics. WNBA All-Rookie Team (2018)
Jamierra Faulkner Key Contributor [1.05] 21.2 Low [1.0] 7.6 1.4 3.9 0.6 28.14 Faulkner supplied instant pace off the bench and frequently pushed the ball before opposing defenses could get organized. Coverage of Chicago’s rotation viewed her speed as a valuable tactical change from Vandersloot’s methodical style. None
Kahleah Copper Key Contributor [1.05] 15.9 Low [1.0] 7.1 2.2 0.6 0.5 21.84 Copper’s athleticism began translating into consistent rotation minutes, especially in transition and on the defensive end. Writers covering the Sky saw flashes of a two-way wing whose responsibilities would continue to expand. None
Astou Ndour-Fall Key Contributor [1.05] 11.6 Low [1.0] 4.6 2.5 0.3 0.7 16.17 Ndour-Fall added frontcourt depth with positional defense and a dependable mid-range touch. Independent reporting around the team highlighted her adaptability after arriving from overseas competition. None
Alaina Coates Bench [1.0] 11.4 Low [1.0] 3.4 3.2 0.4 0.4 14.80 Returning from injury, Coates focused on rebounding and physical interior play while easing into regular minutes. Contemporary coverage emphasized patience with her long-term development rather than immediate production. None
Chelsea Hopkins Bench [1.0] 14.5 Low [1.0] 1.8 3.3 2.0 0.5 15.20 Hopkins stepped into a temporary starting opportunity because of injuries and handled ball-moving responsibilities with composure. Independent season-specific reporting on her brief stint was limited. None
Linnae Harper Bench [1.0] 6.1 Low [1.0] 2.0 0.8 1.0 0.2 8.00 Harper provided energetic reserve minutes in the backcourt whenever called upon. Contemporary reporting on her individual season was limited because she remained outside the regular rotation. None
Alex Montgomery Bench [1.0] 6.4 Low [1.0] 0.8 0.9 0.5 0.2 4.80 Montgomery filled a depth role on the wing, primarily offering defensive experience and lineup flexibility. Independent coverage discussing her season was limited. None
Amber Harris Bench [1.0] 2.0 Low [1.0] 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00 Harris appeared only briefly before exiting the rotation. Independent season-specific coverage of her contribution was minimal because of the extremely limited playing time. None
Chicago Sky Totals — 274.6 — 89.9 36.9 31.8 12.3 420.38 Chicago blended elite playmaking from Courtney Vandersloot with improved wing talent from Diamond DeShields and Gabby Williams, while veteran shooters kept the offense productive despite missing the postseason. Did Not Qualify for WNBA Playoffs (2018)