The Chicago Sky have made a groundbreaking move by naming Teresa Weatherspoon, a Hall of Famer, as their new head coach. This is a major step forward for the Sky, as Weatherspoon is one of the most respected and accomplished coaches in the WNBA.
Weatherspoon is a five-time WNBA All-Star and was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017. She has also served as an assistant coach for the New York Liberty for the past two seasons. Weatherspoon brings a wealth of experience to the Sky, having played in the WNBA for 12 seasons and coached at the college level for 10 years.
The Sky are hoping that Weatherspoon can help turn the team around after a disappointing 2019 season. The team finished with a 13-21 record and missed the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. Weatherspoon’s experience and leadership should help the Sky reach their potential and make a run at the playoffs in 2020.
Weatherspoon’s hiring is also a major milestone for the WNBA. She is the first African-American woman to be named head coach of a WNBA team. This is a significant moment for the league, as it shows that the WNBA is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in its coaching ranks.
The Chicago Sky have made a bold move by naming Teresa Weatherspoon as their new head coach. Weatherspoon brings a wealth of experience to the team and is a major milestone for the WNBA. The Sky are hoping that Weatherspoon can help turn the team around and make a run at the playoffs in 2020. It will be exciting to see what Weatherspoon can do with the Sky this season.