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.

Sky center Elizabeth Williams extends toward the hoop with both hands to shoot the ball

What Elizabeth Williams’ torn meniscus means for the Chicago Sky

June 9, 2024

Teresa Weatherspoon: ‘It’s gonna take the whole team to bring what she brings’

Sky guard Diamond DeShields goes up for the block with her right hand while Connecticut guard Kaila Charles goes up for a layup

Diamond DeShields returns to basketball with a deeper calling

June 1, 2024

DeShields ready to share her extraordinary perspective with growing Sky squad

Angel Reese goes to the basket against the Connecticut Sun

Sights and sounds from the Chicago Sky’s home debut against Connecticut

May 27, 2024

How Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner spoiled Angel Reese’s home debut

Chicago Sky guard Marina Mabrey gets low on a drive to the hoop.

What if the Chicago Sky can defy expectations?

May 12, 2024

Preseason rout of Liberty creates optimism around an underdog run

Kamilla Cardoso raises her hands in celebration after her team won the NCAA national championship.

What Kamilla Cardoso’s preseason injury means for the Chicago Sky

May 8, 2024

Second-round draft pick Brynna Maxwell also sidelined with knee injury