Posts by Alissa Hirsh

Alissa Hirsh covers the Chicago Sky for The Next. She is also writing a memoir about the difficulty in leaving her college basketball career behind, and co-founded The Townies newsletter. Her hometown of Skokie, Illinois is known for having the top bagel options in the Chicagoland area.

Chicago Sky players surround Elizabeth Williams who raises her arm and is dancing

Chicago Sky will prioritize shooting with the No. 3 pick in the draft

November 18, 2024

A lottery pick could help the Sky strengthen roster holes on the perimeter

Rachel Banham, Elizabeth Williams, Tyler Marsh and Jeff Pagliocca sit next to each other at the press conference table

How new Sky coach Tyler Marsh plans to build a stronger foundation

November 16, 2024

Marsh stresses shooting, culture in introductory press conference

Las Vegas Aces assistant coach Tyler Marsh watches as guard Kelsey Plum reaches her hand out to defend New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu.

Chicago Sky hire Aces assistant coach Tyler Marsh as head coach

November 3, 2024

Marsh brings player development experience, alignment to Sky

Chicago Sky guard Dana Evans holds the ball and calls to teammates for help as Minnesota Lynx forward Dorka Juhasz guards her tightly.

‘We want Dana!’: Final year of Evans’ rookie contract fraught with instability

September 21, 2024

Evans struggled with ‘outside noise’ and an inconsistent role in Chicago

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier goes for a loose ball against Chicago Sky center Kamilla Cardoso and forward Angel Reese

Revelations from the Chicago Sky’s seven-game losing streak

September 11, 2024

Dependence on Carter shows, injuries loom large, Onyenwere ascends

As Chicago Sky rookies surge, their supporting cast is still undetermined

September 5, 2024

Sky still searching for the right players to back up their stars

Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter drives hard into the lane

How Chennedy Carter and Kamilla Cardoso change the future for Chicago Sky

August 28, 2024

How a pair of building blocks thrive together

A rendering of the to-be-constructed Chicago Sky practice facility in the nighttime under the clouds.

No more ballin’ on a budget: Chicago Sky react to announcement of new practice facility

August 18, 2024

Dana Evans: ‘I’m happy that they’re making that a priority because that means we’re their priority’

Chicago Sky guard Lindsay Allen puts her hands on the shoulders of teammate Marina Mabrey as they walk to the bench during a stoppage in play. Both players are shown from behind.

How the Marina Mabrey trade paints a messy picture of the Chicago Sky

July 19, 2024

Does trading Mabrey to Connecticut end a vicious cycle?

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese smiles and raises arms towards fans

Inside Angel Reese’s record-breaking double-double streak

July 16, 2024

How growth in finishing and defensive rebounding suggests even greater heights ahead