2017 Chicago Sky Season
The 2017 Chicago Sky season was the franchise's 12th season in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). The Sky started the season slowly, posting a 1–5 record in May. This slow start continued into June where the team only won 2 of 9 games. The team showed improvement in July and August, posting a combined record of 9–8 in those months. An 0–2 September saw the Sky finish with an overall record of 12–22. The Sky finished in 4th place in the Eastern Conference, ahead of the Atlanta Dream via tiebreaker. The team did not qualify for the playoffs. Transactions WNBA Draft The Sky made the following selections in the 2017 WNBA draft: Trades * Elena Delle Donne is traded to the Washington Mystics in exchange for Stefanie Dolson, Kahleah Copper and Washington’s first round pick (second overall) in the 2017 WNBA draft. * Astou Ndour was acquired from the San Antonio Stars, in exchange for Clarissa Dos Santos. * Keisha Hampton was acquired from the Minnesota ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Amber Stocks
Amber "AB" Stocks is an American basketball executive consultant, coach, and former player. She was most notably the General Manager and Head Coach of the Chicago Sky in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Stocks was as an assistant coach for two years with the Los Angeles Sparks, including the 2016 WNBA Championship, after coaching for many years in the college and amateur ranks. Stocks played collegiate basketball for the University of Cincinnati, then earned a Master of Education from Xavier University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Dayton. In 2018, she transitioned to full-time strategic consulting. Stocks is an active analyst, speaker, and contributor to the applied sciences of sports. Coaching record , - , align="left" , CHI , align="left" , 2017 , 34, , 12, , 22, , , , align="center" , 5th in East, , —, , —, , —, , — , align="center" , Missed Playoffs , - , align="left" , CHI , align="left" , 2018 File:2018 Events Collage.png, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chantel Osahor
Chantel is a French given name. It is a variant of Chantal. People * Azaria Chantel Chamberlain (1980–1980), Australian 2-month old baby girl who was killed by a dingo near Uluru * Chantel Dubay, model * Chantel Emonson (born 1993), Australian rules footballer *Chantel Jeffries (born 1992), American DJ and model *Chantel Jones (born 1988), American former professional soccer player in the National Women's Soccer League *Chantel Malone (born 1991), athlete in the long jump and sprinting events, representing the British Virgin Islands *Chantel McGregor (born 1986), British blues rock guitarist and singer-songwriter from Bradford, England * Chantel Poirer (born 1985), Canadian former pair skater * Chantel Reid (born 1973), Singer *Chantel Riley, Canadian-Jamaican actor * Chantel Tremitiere (born 1969), American former professional women's basketball player *Chantel Wolfenden (born 1986), OAM, Australian Paralympic swimmer * Chantel Woodhead (born 1974), former English internationa ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Minnesota Lynx
The Minnesota Lynx are an American professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). The team won the WNBA title in 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2017. Founded prior to the 1999 season, the team is owned by Glen Taylor, who is also the majority owner of the Lynx' NBA counterpart, the Minnesota Timberwolves. The franchise has been home to players such as Katie Smith, Seimone Augustus, native Minnesotan Lindsay Whalen, Maya Moore, Rebekkah Brunson, and Sylvia Fowles. The Lynx have qualified for the WNBA playoffs in twelve of their twenty-one years. They currently hold a WNBA record ten consecutive playoff appearances. Franchise history Joining the league (1998–2004) On April 22, 1998, the WNBA announced they would add two expansion teams (Minnesota and the Orlando Miracle) for the 1999 season. The team was officially named the Minnesota Lynx on December 5, 1998. The Lynx started their inaug ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Keisha Hampton
Keisha Hampton (born February 22, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for the Chicago Sky of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She signed a training camp contract for the Connecticut Sun on April 1, 2014, but was waived prior to the start of the season. On March 30, 2016, she was signed by the Minnesota Lynx for the 2016 WNBA season. Prior to the 2017 WNBA season she was traded to the Chicago Sky. Career statistics WNBA Regular season , - , align="left" , 2016 , align="left" , Minnesota , 27 , , 0 , , 6.8 , , .333 , , .333 , , .870 , , 0.4 , , 0.4 , , 0.3 , , 0.1 , , 0.4 , , 2.6 , - , align="left" , 2017 , align="left" , Chicago , 19 , , 1 , , 7.8 , , .414 , , .417 , , 1.000 , , 0.6 , , 0.3 , , 0.3 , , 0.2 , , 0.3 , , 3.6 , - , align="left" , Career , align="left" , 2 years, 2 teams , 46 , , 1 , , 7.2 , , .374 , , .375 , , .897 , , 0.5 , , 0.3 , , 0.3 , , 0.1 , , 0.3 , , 3.0 Playoffs , - , a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Clarissa Dos Santos
Clarissa Cristina dos Santos (born March 10, 1988) is a Brazilian professional basketball player previously played for the Chicago Sky of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).. Most recently she has played for Basket Landes in the Euroleague Women. Early life and career She began practicing sports at 13 on the Miécimo da Silva Sports Complex, and one day, as the basketball court was right along the athletics field where she practiced discus throw Santos was invited to play that sport. Eventually it became her priority. In 2005, she joined the young teams of the club, and one year later was already in the adult team of Fluminense. Player profile Clarissa excelled at rebounds, a statistic she topped in the Brazilian championship for two straight years. She was champion in 2012 with the Americana team. She is tall. National Team and international competition For the Brazil women's national basketball team, Clarissa won a bronze medal at the 2011 Pan American Games, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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San Antonio Stars
The San Antonio Stars were a professional basketball team based in San Antonio, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). The team was founded in Salt Lake City, Utah, as the Utah Starzz before the league's inaugural 1997 season began; then moved to San Antonio before the 2003 season and became the San Antonio Silver Stars, then simply the San Antonio Stars in 2014. The team was owned by Spurs Sports & Entertainment, which also owned the San Antonio Spurs of the NBA. The team was sold to MGM Resorts International in 2017 and became the Las Vegas Aces for the 2018 season. The Stars qualified for the WNBA Playoffs in seven of their fourteen years in San Antonio. The franchise has been home to many high-quality players such as all-star point guard Becky Hammon, solid power-forward Sophia Young, former first-overall draft pick Ann Wauters, and seven-foot-two-inch center Margo Dydek. In 2008, the Silver Stars went to the WNBA Finals ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Astou Ndour
Astou Ndour-Fall ( Ndour; born August 22, 1994) is a Spanish professional basketball player for the Chicago Sky of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and for Çukurova Basketbol of the Turkish Women's Basketball League. Born in Senegal, she represents Spain internationally. Early life Astou Ndour was born in Dakar, Senegal on August 8, 1994. Both of her parents had been basketball players. She was a stand-out basketball player at her school in Dakar. Ndour-Fall moved to Las Palmas, Canary Islands where she was adopted by the ex-coach Domingo Díaz and his wife, when she was 14. She continued to play basketball for her school's team in Las Palmas. Career Europe Ndour-Fall joined the youth system of Gran Canaria in 2009. She also played in the Junior Spanish Championship that year. Ndour-Fall became a naturalized Spanish citizen in 2011. She was a part of the Spanish youth team that won the silver medal at the 2011 FIBA Under-19 World Championship for Women where ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2017 WNBA Draft
The 2017 WNBA draft was the league's draft for the 2017 WNBA season. On March 30, the WNBA announced that the draft would take place on April 13 in New York at Samsung 837. Draft lottery The lottery selection to determine the order of the top four picks in the 2017 draft occurred on September 28, 2016. The winner of the lottery, the San Antonio Stars, picked first. Lottery chances All odds out of 1,000 based on percentages (the 11–12–13–14 combination is ignored). * San Antonio Stars (44.2%) – Won *Washington Mystics (10.4%) *Dallas Wings (22.7%) *Los Angeles Sparks (via Connecticut Sun) (22.7%) This is the fourth time that the lottery was won by the team that had the highest odds. The lottery odds were based on combined records from the 2015 and 2016 WNBA seasons. The San Antonio Stars, with the worst two-year record, were guaranteed no worse than the third pick. Key Draft selections Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Notable prospects On November 29, 2016, WNBA.com po ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kahleah Copper
Kahleah Copper (born August 28, 1994) is an American professional basketball player for the Chicago Sky of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She was drafted by the Washington Mystics in 2016, and was traded to the Chicago Sky the next year. In the 2016 WNBA draft, Copper was drafted with the seventh overall pick by the Washington Mystics. After playing one season for the Mystics, she was traded to the Chicago Sky. After three years as a bench player, she was elevated to a starting role in 2020. She emerged as a star player in 2021, being named a WNBA All-Star for the first time. Copper led the Chicago Sky during the 2021 playoffs, being named WNBA Finals MVP as the team won their first title in franchise history. Early life and playing career Copper is a native of North Philadelphia. She attended and played for the Preparatory Charter High School in Philadelphia. As a high school player, she was named to the All-Public League team in Philadelphia, the All-Stat ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Stefanie Dolson
Stefanie Dolson (born January 8, 1992) is an American professional basketball player for the New York Liberty of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She was drafted sixth overall in the 2014 WNBA draft. Dolson played center for the UConn women's basketball team and won back-to-back national championships in 2013 and 2014. She won a gold medal in Women's 3x3 basketball at the 2020 Summer Olympics. High school career Dolson played volleyball and basketball at Minisink Valley High School in Slate Hill, New York and was a member of the National Honor Society. During her junior year she averaged 18.9 points, 16.7 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 6.2 blocks. As a senior, she averaged 22.8 points, 17.6 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 5.2 blocks. Dolson led Minisink Valley High School to four straight New York State Public High School Athletic Association Section 9 championship game appearances and finished her career at Minisink Valley with 1,951 points and 1,607 rebounds. She w ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Washington Mystics
The Washington Mystics are an American professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C. The Mystics compete in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) as a member club of the league's Eastern Conference. The team was founded prior to the 1998 season, and is owned by Monumental Sports & Entertainment (led by Ted Leonsis), which also owns the Mystics' NBA counterpart, the Washington Wizards. The team plays in the Entertainment & Sports Arena in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Washington DC. Sheila C. Johnson, co-founder of BET and ex-wife of Charlotte Sting owner Robert L. Johnson, is the managing partner. The Mystics have qualified for the WNBA Playoffs in 13 of its 23 seasons of existence, and the franchise has been home to such high-quality players as two-time WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne, Tennessee standout Chamique Holdsclaw, athletic shooting guard Alana Beard, and nearby Maryland product Crystal Langhorne. Until 2018, the Mystics were the only curren ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Elena Delle Donne
Elena Delle Donne (born September 5, 1989) is an American professional basketball player for the Washington Mystics of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Delle Donne played college basketball for the Delaware Blue Hens from 2009 to 2013. She was drafted by the Chicago Sky with the second overall pick of the 2013 WNBA draft, and led the Sky to the 2014 WNBA Finals, where they were defeated by the Phoenix Mercury. Delle Donne was traded to the Washington Mystics in 2017 and led them to their first WNBA championship in 2019. Delle Donne has won two WNBA Most Valuable Player Awards ( 2015, 2019), been selected to six All-Star teams, and was the first WNBA player to join the 50–40–90 club. She was named to The W25, the league's list of the top 25 players of its first 25 years, in 2021. Early life Delle Donne inherited her 6'5" (1.96 m) height from both her parents—her father, who played college golf, is 6'6" (1.98 m), and her mother is 6'2" (1.88 m). Her chil ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |