Last Updated on July 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
| 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 |
