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Chicago Sky’s Post-Angel Reese Draft Class Banking on Potential, Says ESPN

Chicago Sky’s Post-Angel Reese Draft Class Banking on Potential, Says ESPN

Summary

The Chicago Sky basketball team has made many changes since trading player Angel Reese to another team. They added several experienced players and new draft picks, focusing on young players who have potential to improve the team in the future.

Key Facts

  • The Chicago Sky traded star forward Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream.
  • They added players like center Kamilla Cardoso, guards Cortney Vandersloot and Hailey Van Lith, and seven-time All-Star Skylar Diggins.
  • The team also brought in rookie Rickea Jackson, who was the 4th overall pick in 2024.
  • Chicago picked three new players in the 2026 WNBA draft: Gabriela Jaquez (5th pick), Latasha Lattimore (21st pick), and Tonie Morgan (32nd pick).
  • ESPN gave the new draft class a B- grade, saying it has potential but these players might not start right away.
  • Skylar Diggins is now the main star of the team after Reese left.
  • The team hopes these new players will develop and become important for the future.

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