Last Updated on August 13, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

The Chicago Sky 2024 were built around the frontcourt pairing of Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso, whose rebounding and interior presence defined the team’s identity. Chennedy Carter emerged as the primary scoring threat, while Marina Mabrey and Lindsay Allen provided perimeter playmaking and floor spacing. The Sky’s greatest strength was their dominance on the boards, but inconsistent outside shooting and overall offensive efficiency limited their ability to consistently convert that advantage into wins.

NO. PLAYER POS HT WT DOB COLLEGE
0 Diamond DeShields G 6-1 172 March 5, 1995 Tennessee
1 Elizabeth Williams C-F 6-3 200 June 23, 1993 Duke
2 Kysre Gondrezick G 5-9 150 July 27, 1997 Michigan, West Virginia
4 Marina Mabrey G 6-1 186 September 14, 1996 Notre Dame
5 Angel Reese F 6-4 165 May 6, 2002 Maryland, LSU
7 Chennedy Carter G 5-9 143 November 14, 1998 Texas A&M
10 Kamilla Cardoso C 6-7 215 April 30, 2001 Syracuse, South Carolina
11 Dana Evans G 5-6 145 August 1, 1998 Louisville
12 Michaela Onyenwere F 6-0 202 August 10, 1999 UCLA
15 Lindsay Allen G 5-8 145 March 20, 1995 Notre Dame
20 Isabelle Harrison F 6-5 193 September 27, 1993 Tennessee
21 Brianna Turner F-C 6-3 175 July 5, 1996 Notre Dame
— Rachel Banham G 5-10 181 July 15, 1993 Minnesota
— Kaela Davis F 6-2 180 March 15, 1995 Georgia Tech, South Carolina
— Moriah Jefferson G 5-6 130 March 8, 1994 UConn

HeatingUp Impact Index: Team Impact Spotlight

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) Impact Index Notes Awards
Angel Reese Starter/Star [1.10] 32.5 High [1.20] 13.6 13.1 1.9 1.8 80.78 Established herself as Chicago’s interior focal point, relentlessly extending possessions with offensive rebounds while embracing the physical identity Teresa Weatherspoon wanted. Independent season coverage consistently framed her motor and competitiveness as the tone-setter for a rebuilding roster, even as opponents packed the paint against her. (Reddit) WNBA All-Star (2024), WNBA All-Rookie Team (2024)
Chennedy Carter Starter/Star [1.10] 26.0 High [1.20] 17.5 3.5 3.1 1.3 67.06 Played as the Sky’s most explosive downhill scorer, regularly collapsing defenses with her first step rather than relying on outside shooting. Independent reporting highlighted her successful revival under Weatherspoon, who empowered her to attack aggressively in transition and isolation. (Reddit) —
Marina Mabrey Starter/Star [1.10] 33.2 High [1.20] 14.0 4.9 4.5 1.5 65.74 Functioned as Chicago’s lead perimeter creator before her midseason trade, handling difficult playmaking duties while also serving as the team’s primary floor spacer. Independent reporting frequently noted that her workload extended beyond shooting, often forcing her into an uncomfortable primary initiator role. (Athlon) —
Kamilla Cardoso Starter/Star [1.10] 27.4 Medium [1.10] 9.8 7.9 1.7 1.9 51.09 Grew steadily after returning from injury, giving Chicago a true low-post target and dependable rim protector. Analysts viewed her second-half progress as one of the franchise’s biggest long-term positives because of her composure and interior presence. (Reddit) WNBA All-Rookie Team (2024)
Elizabeth Williams Starter/Star [1.10] 27.7 Medium [1.10] 10.0 7.0 1.6 3.4 52.03 Anchored the defense before injuries shortened her season, directing coverages and protecting the basket with veteran timing. Independent coverage consistently described her as an essential stabilizer for Chicago’s inexperienced frontcourt. (marqueesportsnetwork.com) —
Lindsay Allen Key Contributor [1.05] 23.8 Medium [1.10] 6.6 2.0 3.9 1.0 31.10 Filled the traditional point guard role, prioritizing pace and organization while helping the young frontcourt find favorable positions. Observers valued her decision-making more than raw production throughout the regular season. (marqueesportsnetwork.com) —
Dana Evans Key Contributor [1.05] 19.1 Medium [1.10] 7.2 1.1 2.4 0.8 26.80 Shifted between starting and reserve duties, providing instant offense when the second unit needed scoring. Independent reporting noted that her role fluctuated as Chicago searched for consistent backcourt combinations. (marqueesportsnetwork.com) —
Rachel Banham Key Contributor [1.05] 19.8 Medium [1.10] 6.9 1.8 1.6 0.5 24.95 Offered valuable perimeter spacing after arriving during the season, giving the Sky another catch-and-shoot option. Contemporary reporting emphasized how her shooting fit a roster that struggled to generate three-point volume. (Reddit) —
Isabelle Harrison Bench [1.00] 16.3 Low [1.00] 6.5 3.9 0.8 0.9 24.20 Brought physicality and veteran depth in the frontcourt, accepting a flexible rotation role as Chicago balanced experienced players with rookie development. Independent reporting on her individual season was comparatively limited. (marqueesportsnetwork.com) —
Michaela Onyenwere Key Contributor [1.05] 18.7 Medium [1.10] 6.6 1.8 1.0 1.0 24.02 Supplied defensive energy on the wing while filling several lineup roles depending on matchups. Coaches frequently trusted her versatility when injuries forced rotational changes. (marqueesportsnetwork.com) —
Diamond DeShields Bench [1.00] 13.8 Low [1.00] 4.5 1.4 1.3 0.9 16.20 Returned to Chicago in a reserve role, flashing athleticism but working through inconsistency after previous injury setbacks. Independent coverage largely focused on her veteran leadership within a youthful locker room. (marqueesportsnetwork.com) —
Brianna Turner Bench [1.00] 9.4 Low [1.00] 1.2 2.0 0.4 0.8 8.80 Served as defensive frontcourt depth, supplying rebounding and positional defense in limited opportunities. Contemporary player-specific coverage remained sparse because of her reduced role. (Wikipedia) —
Kaela Davis Bench [1.00] 13.0 Low [1.00] 3.0 1.0 0.3 0.8 10.20 Appeared briefly after joining the roster, providing emergency wing depth. Independent reporting on her individual contributions was limited because of the small sample of games. (Wikipedia) —
Moriah Jefferson Bench [1.00] 8.9 Low [1.00] 0.9 0.5 1.7 0.1 6.40 Worked as a reserve point guard following her arrival during the season, helping steady the offense in short stretches. Independent discussion centered more on roster flexibility than statistical production. (Wikipedia) —
Kysre Gondrezick Bench [1.00] 3.2 Low [1.00] 1.0 0.4 0.4 0.8 5.20 Received only brief opportunities before departing the roster. Contemporary independent reporting on her regular-season role was minimal because of limited playing time. (Wikipedia) —
Team Totals — 334.3 — 114.8 55.7 30.7 18.8 428.57 Chicago embraced a rebuilding identity around its young frontcourt, relying on rebounding, defensive intensity and transition play while searching for consistent perimeter scoring throughout the regular season. WNBA All-Star (2024), WNBA All-Rookie Team (2024)