Chicago Sky Land Top-5 Pick in WNBA Draft Lottery, No Miracle for Now.
The Chicago Sky has finally got their wish, landing the fifth pick in Sunday's WNBA draft lottery, a result far more likely than any miracle win. The odds of this happening stood at 5.5%, making it a very probable outcome.
But with the Wings getting the first pick, and there being no consensus on who should take the number one position, the top picks have some intriguing options to consider. Spanish center Awa Fam and TCU point guard Olivia Miles are both likely to be picked high up in the draft.
The Sky also face a financial reality, having paid for their 2024 trade with the Lynx that led them to Angel Reese. As part of this deal, they gave up their first-round pick, which has now been claimed by the Wings.
With the Sky now needing to bolster their roster and fix their defense, general manager Jeff Pagliocca will have a tough job ahead of him in the coming draft. Their main focus should be on finding game-changing talent, though, as they look to move away from last season's 23-61 record.
While Pagliocca is expected to focus on free agency and trades after this year, he has been involved with coach Tyler Marsh since their first WNBA Draft together in 2024. The draft remains a priority for the Sky, though it looks unlikely that they will make a major splash like they did last season when they picked All-WNBA guard Paige Bueckers.
The Sky will now look to build their team through the draft and other means, hoping to create an All-Star level roster and improve their defense. It's clear that there is work ahead for this team if they want to see improvement in the coming seasons.
The Chicago Sky has finally got their wish, landing the fifth pick in Sunday's WNBA draft lottery, a result far more likely than any miracle win. The odds of this happening stood at 5.5%, making it a very probable outcome.
But with the Wings getting the first pick, and there being no consensus on who should take the number one position, the top picks have some intriguing options to consider. Spanish center Awa Fam and TCU point guard Olivia Miles are both likely to be picked high up in the draft.
The Sky also face a financial reality, having paid for their 2024 trade with the Lynx that led them to Angel Reese. As part of this deal, they gave up their first-round pick, which has now been claimed by the Wings.
With the Sky now needing to bolster their roster and fix their defense, general manager Jeff Pagliocca will have a tough job ahead of him in the coming draft. Their main focus should be on finding game-changing talent, though, as they look to move away from last season's 23-61 record.
While Pagliocca is expected to focus on free agency and trades after this year, he has been involved with coach Tyler Marsh since their first WNBA Draft together in 2024. The draft remains a priority for the Sky, though it looks unlikely that they will make a major splash like they did last season when they picked All-WNBA guard Paige Bueckers.
The Sky will now look to build their team through the draft and other means, hoping to create an All-Star level roster and improve their defense. It's clear that there is work ahead for this team if they want to see improvement in the coming seasons.
they gotta do better than that next season lol anyway, got my girl Awa Fam on my mind thinking she's gonna get snatched up by one of those top teams 
and Olivia Miles is like the ultimate point guard 
can't wait to see what happens in the draft
... i mean, they've got some big shoes to fill after losing that first-round pick and struggling last season 
... but you know what? there's always hope for a new beginning 
! maybe this is their chance to rebuild and come back stronger than ever 
... and who knows, maybe they'll find that diamond in the rough with one of those players they're talking about 
... gotta keep an eye on Olivia Miles, btw 
... yeah, it was pretty much expected. But what's interesting now is who they're gonna choose with it 
. They've got some decent options like Awa Fam and Olivia Miles, but let's be real, they need to fix their defense 
. It's not gonna be easy for GM Jeff Pagliocca to make some magic happen with this pick... or maybe he'll find someone who can help them turn things around 
. Either way, I'm rooting for the Sky to become a top contender in the league 
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Still, it's better than nothing, and I guess you gotta take the positives when you get one... 
I feel bad for them having to go through a rebuild again, especially after making such big trades last season 
And those Spanish center Awa Fam and TCU point guard Olivia Miles are seriously looking fire 
. Maybe they'll be awesome, maybe they won't... who knows right now? 
The Sky's problem is more about their lack of depth and coaching consistency, which can't be fixed just by drafting new players.
Maybe this is just another example of them setting themselves up for disappointment 
so i feel bad for the chicago sky they really need a game changer in their roster but with the wings getting the top pick it's defo not gonna be easy for them lol 
maybe they can look at some of these international players like awa fam or olivia miles 
. You've got the Wings getting all the power with that first pick, it's like they're setting the agenda for everyone else. Meanwhile, the Sky has to play by the rules, no free passes or handouts. They have to navigate the financial reality of their past trades and make tough decisions on who to invest in.
and I'm so hyped! But anyway, back to the WNBA draft... I don't really get why the Sky are stressing about defense so much. Can't they just, like, watch some highlight reels or something? 
. And don't even get me started on the Wings getting the first pick... no consensus there, so we're stuck with the uncertainty 
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. And don't even get me started on their financial situation... giving up a first-round pick was a big risk, now they gotta make do with what's left