Last Updated on August 13, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

The Chicago Sky 2025 leaned heavily on Ariel Atkins for perimeter scoring, while Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese formed the team’s interior foundation through rebounding, paint scoring, and defensive presence. Courtney Vandersloot remained the primary playmaker, and Rachel Banham provided valuable floor spacing from three-point range. Despite their frontcourt strength and rebounding, the Sky struggled offensively and defensively as a team, limiting their overall effectiveness throughout the season.

NO. PLAYER POS HT WT DOB COLLEGE
1 Elizabeth Williams C-F 6-3 200 June 23, 1993 Duke
2 Hailey Van Lith G 5-9 157 September 9, 2001 Louisville, LSU, TCU
4 Moriah Jefferson G 5-6 130 March 8, 1994 UConn
5 Angel Reese F 6-4 165 May 6, 2002 Maryland, LSU
7 Ariel Atkins G 5-10 167 July 30, 1996 Texas
9 Rebecca Allen F-G 6-2 162 November 6, 1992
10 Kamilla Cardoso C 6-7 215 April 30, 2001 Syracuse, South Carolina
10 Sevgi Uzun G 5-10 141 November 25, 1997
11 Kia Nurse G 6-0 195 February 22, 1996 UConn
12 Michaela Onyenwere F 6-0 202 August 10, 1999 UCLA
21 Maddy Westbeld F 6-3 February 10, 2002 Notre Dame
22 Courtney Vandersloot G 5-8 137 February 8, 1989 Gonzaga
24 Rachel Banham G 5-10 181 July 15, 1993 Minnesota
— Marquesha Davis G 6-0 May 29, 2001 Arkansas, Ole Miss

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] 31.6 High [1.20] 14.7 12.6 3.7 2.2 87.38 Operated as the centerpiece of Chicago’s offense, creating extra possessions through relentless offensive rebounding while taking on a larger playmaking role from the elbows. Independent coverage consistently described her as the emotional heartbeat of the team, with coaches expanding her responsibilities beyond scoring and rebounding. (Chicago Sun-Times) WNBA All-Star (2025)
Kamilla Cardoso Starter/Star [1.10] 27.6 High [1.20] 13.6 8.5 2.5 1.6 68.38 Established herself as Chicago’s primary interior finisher, giving the offense a dependable low-post option while continuing to grow as a rim protector. Analysts regularly pointed to her improved patience and touch around the basket as signs of a significant second-year leap. (WNBA) WNBA All-Star (2025)
Ariel Atkins Starter/Star [1.10] 28.5 High [1.20] 13.1 3.4 3.6 2.3 58.61 Balanced perimeter scoring with her trademark on-ball defense, often drawing the toughest backcourt assignment while helping organize Chicago’s younger core. Season-long reporting praised her leadership and willingness to mentor teammates through a difficult campaign. (SI) WNBA All-Star (2025)
Courtney Vandersloot Starter/Star [1.10] 27.3 Medium [1.10] 10.6 3.1 5.3 1.9 50.09 Returned to a familiar role directing the offense, relying on pace, passing and experience rather than high-volume scoring. Even in a limited sample, observers highlighted how much calmer Chicago looked with her orchestrating possessions. (WNBA) —
Elizabeth Williams Key Contributor [1.05] 21.1 Medium [1.10] 8.5 5.2 1.8 1.6 39.25 Served as the defensive anchor whenever healthy, protecting the rim and quarterbacking the back line. Independent reporting continued to credit her communication and positioning as essential for the Sky’s young frontcourt. (WNBA) —
Rachel Banham Key Contributor [1.05] 24.6 Medium [1.10] 9.0 1.7 2.7 0.9 33.79 Filled an important spacing role, stretching defenses with quick-release shooting that opened driving lanes for Chicago’s interior stars. Analysts frequently cited her shooting gravity as a valuable complement to the frontcourt. (WNBA) —
Kia Nurse Key Contributor [1.05] 21.9 Medium [1.10] 7.2 2.3 1.3 0.3 25.18 Played a flexible wing role, defending multiple perimeter positions while supplying secondary three-point shooting. Independent coverage noted that her veteran experience helped stabilize several young lineups. (WNBA) —
Rebecca Allen Bench [1.00] 18.7 Low [1.00] 5.1 2.6 1.3 1.0 20.00 Brought length and defensive versatility off the wing, often filling whichever matchup required extra size. Her offensive production fluctuated, but her positional flexibility remained valuable throughout the season. (WNBA) —
Michaela Onyenwere Key Contributor [1.05] 16.9 Medium [1.10] 5.8 1.6 1.1 0.5 20.79 Accepted several different assignments depending on the matchup, providing energy on defense and straight-line drives when opportunities appeared. Coaches continued trusting her versatility despite an inconsistent offensive role. (WNBA) —
Sevgi Uzun Bench [1.00] 18.7 Low [1.00] 3.7 1.4 2.7 0.5 16.60 Worked as a reserve playmaker whose priority was keeping the offense organized rather than hunting shots. Independent player-specific coverage remained limited because her role centered on facilitating the second unit. (WNBA) —
Maddy Westbeld Bench [1.00] 13.6 Low [1.00] 4.1 2.4 0.9 0.8 16.40 Provided frontcourt depth with floor-spacing potential, showing flashes as a stretch forward while adapting to the professional game. Contemporary coverage focused more on her long-term development than immediate production. (WNBA) —
Hailey Van Lith Bench [1.00] 12.4 Low [1.00] 3.5 1.1 1.6 0.5 13.40 Entered primarily as a reserve guard, working through the adjustment to WNBA pace and physicality. Independent reporting emphasized patience with her development rather than judging her by early-season box scores. (WNBA) —
Moriah Jefferson Bench [1.00] 7.0 Low [1.00] 1.4 1.0 1.8 0.0 8.40 Filled limited backup point guard minutes while helping steady the offense in short stretches. Contemporary independent coverage of her individual season remained sparse because of her reduced workload. (WNBA) —
Marquesha Davis Bench [1.00] 10.5 Low [1.00] 1.0 1.0 0.0 0.5 5.00 Appeared only briefly, leaving little opportunity to establish a defined rotation role. Independent player-specific reporting was limited because of the small sample of appearances. (WNBA) —
Team Totals — 299.7 — 103.9 51.4 31.2 14.2 463.29 Chicago built its identity around a dominant young frontcourt, pairing Reese’s relentless rebounding with Cardoso’s interior scoring while veteran guards supplied leadership, ball movement and perimeter defense through a developmental regular season. WNBA All-Star (2025): Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso, Ariel Atkins