April 20th 2024.
The Chicago Sky proudly announced the newest member of their 2024 coaching staff, none other than retired WNBA player Tamera "Ty" Young. It's a homecoming for Young, who previously played for the Sky for nine seasons from 2009 to 2017. The team's official Twitter account shared the exciting news, welcoming back their beloved player with open arms and a heartfelt message. The tweet was met with great enthusiasm from fans and followers, making it an even more special moment for Young and the Sky organization.
Head Coach Teresa Weatherspoon expressed her excitement in a written statement, welcoming Ty to their coaching staff. With over a decade of WNBA experience and a deep history with the Sky, Young brings a unique energy, passion, and spirit that will surely inspire everyone. Weatherspoon is thrilled to have her on the sidelines, mentoring, leading, and coaching their players in the upcoming season. It's a promising partnership that the team and fans are eagerly looking forward to.
Young's professional career began when she was drafted No. 8 by the Atlanta Dream in the 2008 WNBA Draft. She then went on to play for the Chicago Sky for nine seasons before ending her career with the Las Vegas Aces in 2019. During her time with the Sky, Young made significant contributions, averaging 7.1 points and 3.9 rebounds in 22.0 minutes per game. She also holds impressive records, ranking in the top 10 for the franchise in categories such as games played, offensive rebounds, steals, defensive rebounds, total rebounds, assists, field goals made, total points, and field goal percentage.
The announcement of Young's return came just a day after the Sky's successful draft picks. They selected Kamilla Cardoso from the University of South Carolina with the 3rd overall pick in the first round and Angel Reese from Louisiana State University with the 7th overall pick. It's an exciting time for the Sky as they continue to build their team with talented new players.
After finishing the 2023 season with a record of 18-22, the Sky are entering a new era with a new head coach in Weatherspoon and a new general manager, Jeff Pagliocca. It's a fresh start for the team, and they are looking forward to seeing how their new teammates and coaching staff will work together when they kick off the 2024 season on May 15th. Their first game will be against the Dallas Wings in Dallas at 7:00 P.M. CST, and fans are already buzzing with anticipation. The 2024 WNBA Draft picks have also sparked a surge in ticket sales for the Sky, showing the excitement and support for the team's future. It's an exciting time to be a fan of the Chicago Sky, and everyone is eagerly awaiting the upcoming season.
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