Last Updated on August 13, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
The Chicago Sky 2020 were powered by Courtney Vandersloot’s elite playmaking and Allie Quigley’s efficient perimeter scoring, with Diamond DeShields providing athletic wing production and Azurá Stevens contributing inside and on the glass. Cheyenne Parker added frontcourt scoring and rebounding, giving the team balance across the lineup. The Sky emphasized ball movement, outside shooting, and offensive efficiency, though their defensive consistency lagged behind their offensive strengths.
| 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 |
| 3 | Alexis Prince | F | 6-2 | 178 | February 5, 1994 | Baylor |
| 8 | Stella Johnson | G | 5-10 | 158 | July 11, 1998 | Rider University |
| 12 | Alisia Jenkins | F | 6-1 | February 21, 1994 | South Florida | |
| 14 | Allie Quigley | G | 5-10 | 142 | June 20, 1986 | DePaul |
| 15 | Gabby Williams | F | 5-11 | 172 | September 9, 1996 | UConn |
| 22 | Courtney Vandersloot | G | 5-8 | 137 | February 8, 1989 | Gonzaga |
| 23 | Stephanie Mavunga | F | 6-3 | 205 | February 24, 1995 | Ohio State |
| 24 | Ruthy Hebard | F | 6-4 | 190 | April 28, 1998 | Oregon |
| 30 | Azura Stevens | F-C | 6-6 | 180 | February 1, 1996 | Duke, UConn |
| 31 | Stefanie Dolson | C | 6-5 | 235 | January 8, 1992 | UConn |
| 32 | Cheyenne Parker-Tyus | F | 6-4 | 193 | August 22, 1992 | Middle Tennessee |
| 51 | Sydney Colson | G | 5-8 | 137 | August 6, 1989 | Texas A&M |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtney Vandersloot | Starter/Star (1.1) | 31.5 | High (1.2) | 13.6 | 3.5 | 10.0 | 1.6 | 75.50 | Everything in Chicago’s half-court attack still began with Vandersloot, whose patience in pick-and-rolls and elite vision kept the offense among the league’s most efficient despite an unusual season in the Florida bubble. Independent analysis noted that she remained the roster’s stabilizing force while injuries disrupted the frontcourt and wing rotation. (Swish Appeal) | All-WNBA First Team (2020); All-Star selection cancelled (2020) |
| Kahleah Copper | Starter/Star (1.1) | 31.3 | High (1.2) | 14.9 | 5.5 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 62.57 | Playing with far more offensive freedom, Copper attacked the rim relentlessly and became one of the club’s most dependable two-way players. Swish Appeal identified her as a breakout core piece whose athleticism and transition play helped offset injuries elsewhere in the lineup. (Swish Appeal) | None |
| Allie Quigley | Starter/Star (1.1) | 28.7 | High (1.2) | 15.4 | 2.9 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 56.50 | Chicago continued to use Quigley as its premier movement shooter, although defenses devoted extra attention to chasing her around screens inside the bubble. Independent postseason reviews noted that her perimeter accuracy dipped from previous years, yet her off-ball gravity remained central to James Wade’s spacing principles. (Swish Appeal) | All-Star selection cancelled (2020) |
| Cheyenne Parker-Tyus | Starter/Star (1.1) | 24.9 | Medium (1.1) | 13.4 | 6.4 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 56.02 | Parker-Tyus evolved into a much more complete frontcourt contributor, bringing energy on both ends while handling larger responsibilities after injuries reshaped the rotation. Independent season reviews consistently described her development as one of Chicago’s biggest positives. (Swish Appeal) | Most Improved Player votes (2020) |
| Azurá Stevens | Starter/Star (1.1) | 27.3 | Medium (1.1) | 11.5 | 5.9 | 1.5 | 2.7 | 52.39 | Before a knee injury ended her bubble season, Stevens supplied length, rim protection and floor spacing that transformed Chicago’s frontcourt. Analysts widely viewed her absence as a major reason the Sky faded late in the regular season. (Swish Appeal) | None |
| Gabby Williams | Key Contributor (1.05) | 24.8 | Low (1.0) | 7.7 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 31.92 | Williams filled a versatile utility role, frequently defending multiple positions while keeping the ball moving offensively. Her value came more from connective play and defensive activity than box-score production, a theme echoed throughout independent season coverage. (Swish Appeal) | None |
| Diamond DeShields | Key Contributor (1.05) | 17.2 | Low (1.0) | 6.8 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 23.73 | The season never fully settled for DeShields, who battled injury before leaving the bubble for personal reasons. Independent reporting stressed that Chicago never replaced her explosiveness on the wing after her departure. (Swish Appeal) | None |
| Stefanie Dolson | Key Contributor (1.05) | 18.2 | Low (1.0) | 6.3 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 26.04 | Even in a reduced campaign because of injuries, Dolson continued to facilitate from the high post and set the physical screens that anchored Chicago’s offense. Her shortened season limited the broader impact she usually brought. (Swish Appeal) | None |
| Ruthy Hebard | Key Contributor (1.05) | 14.5 | Low (1.0) | 5.7 | 3.9 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 22.89 | Hebard quickly carved out a role through efficient finishing and smart positioning around the basket. Contemporary independent coverage of her individual rookie season was relatively limited, but observers viewed her as a promising developmental frontcourt piece. (Swish Appeal) | WNBA All-Rookie Team (2020) |
| Alexis Prince | Bench (1.0) | 8.0 | Low (1.0) | 4.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 12.00 | Prince appeared only briefly as wing depth, leaving little independent player-specific reporting beyond game coverage because of her limited opportunities. (Swish Appeal) | None |
| Stephanie Mavunga | Bench (1.0) | 7.2 | Low (1.0) | 2.0 | 2.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 10.40 | Mavunga supplied emergency frontcourt depth during a season in which Chicago constantly adjusted its interior rotation. Independent contemporary analysis of her role was limited. (Swish Appeal) | None |
| Sydney Colson | Bench (1.0) | 6.5 | Low (1.0) | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 6.80 | Colson’s value extended beyond the box score as a veteran reserve who injected pace and positive energy whenever the second unit needed another ball handler. Independent preseason features highlighted her leadership as an important locker-room addition. (Swish Appeal) | None |
| Stella Johnson | Bench (1.0) | 1.5 | Low (1.0) | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.60 | Johnson saw only limited developmental minutes during her rookie campaign, and substantial independent season-specific reporting on her brief appearances was unavailable. (Swish Appeal) | None |
| Alisia Jenkins | Bench (1.0) | 1.5 | Low (1.0) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.00 | Jenkins made only a pair of appearances and did not play a meaningful rotation role. Independent contemporary coverage discussing her individual season was limited. (Swish Appeal) | None |
| TEAM TOTALS | — | — | — | 103.8 | 42.6 | 26.2 | 14.6 | — | Chicago finished 12-10 in the shortened bubble season before losing its single-elimination playoff game. Despite the disappointing finish, independent analysts generally viewed the emergence of Kahleah Copper, Cheyenne Parker-Tyus and Azurá Stevens as encouraging signs for the franchise’s long-term outlook. (Swish Appeal) | WNBA Playoff Appearance (2020) |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Playoff Team Impact Spotlight
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | IMPACT INDEX | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahleah Copper | Starter/Star (1.1) | 35.0 | High (1.2) | 17.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 60.19 | Copper attacked Phoenix from the opening tip, repeatedly turning defensive rebounds into transition chances and forcing the Mercury to defend in space. Independent game coverage highlighted her willingness to shoulder the offensive burden even as Chicago’s season ended in the single-elimination format. (Chicago Sun-Times) | None |
| Courtney Vandersloot | Starter/Star (1.1) | 36.0 | High (1.2) | 12.0 | 4.0 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 63.36 | Chicago continued to trust Vandersloot to orchestrate every important possession, with Connecticut frequently sending extra pressure to get the ball out of her hands. Even in defeat, journalists pointed to her leadership and playmaking as the foundation of the Sky’s offensive identity throughout the bubble season. (Chicago Sun-Times) | All-WNBA First Team (2020); All-Star selection cancelled (2020) |
| Allie Quigley | Starter/Star (1.1) | 28.0 | High (1.2) | 19.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 55.18 | Quigley spent the afternoon doing what she has long done best—creating clean looks through constant off-ball movement. Her efficient scoring kept Chicago within striking distance, and postgame reporting identified her shooting as one of the few consistent bright spots. (Chicago Sun-Times) | All-Star selection cancelled (2020) |
| Gabby Williams | Key Contributor (1.05) | 32.0 | Medium (1.1) | 16.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 57.75 | Williams embraced a do-everything assignment, defending multiple positions while pushing the pace whenever she secured the ball. Independent coverage praised the energy she supplied on both ends during one of her strongest performances of the season. (Chicago Sun-Times) | None |
| Cheyenne Parker-Tyus | Starter/Star (1.1) | 25.0 | Medium (1.1) | 8.0 | 8.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 53.24 | Parker-Tyus gave Chicago valuable physicality inside, battling Connecticut’s frontcourt on the glass while mixing in rim protection. Writers covering the game noted that her effort level never dipped despite the increasingly difficult matchup. (Chicago Sun-Times) | Most Improved Player votes (2020) |
| Stefanie Dolson | Key Contributor (1.05) | 16.0 | Low (1.0) | 2.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 16.80 | Returning from injury, Dolson mainly served as a passing hub and screener rather than a featured scorer. Her minutes were carefully managed, reflecting the team’s effort to ease her back into action after an interrupted season. (Swish Appeal) | None |
| Ruthy Hebard | Key Contributor (1.05) | 18.0 | Low (1.0) | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 14.70 | Hebard continued to provide efficient interior finishing whenever she found space around the basket. Contemporary independent reporting on her individual playoff performance was limited, though her rookie composure remained encouraging. (Swish Appeal) | WNBA All-Rookie Team (2020) |
| Alexis Prince | Bench (1.0) | 9.0 | Low (1.0) | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 8.00 | Prince logged a brief reserve stint and knocked down her lone field goal while supplying additional wing depth. Independent player-specific coverage for her limited appearance was unavailable beyond game reporting. (Chicago Sun-Times) | None |
| Stephanie Mavunga | Bench (1.0) | 1.0 | Low (1.0) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.00 | Mavunga appeared only briefly as emergency frontcourt depth. Independent contemporary reporting discussing her individual contribution was limited because of the minimal workload. (Chicago Sun-Times) | None |
| Sydney Colson | Bench (1.0) | 0.0 | Low (1.0) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.00 | Colson did not record counting statistics in her appearance, remaining available primarily as experienced backcourt insurance. Independent player-focused coverage of her postseason role was limited. (Chicago Sun-Times) | None |
| TEAM TOTALS | — | — | — | 81.0 | 21.0 | 20.0 | 11.0 | — | Chicago’s season ended with an 81-94 loss to Connecticut in the single-elimination first round. Independent coverage pointed to injuries, Diamond DeShields’ absence and Connecticut’s physical interior play as decisive factors, while also recognizing the continued emergence of Kahleah Copper and Cheyenne Parker-Tyus as long-term building blocks. (Chicago Sun-Times) | WNBA Playoff Appearance (2020) |