2019 Chicago Sky (ft. Gabby, Lou & Stef)

[j66kicker]

At the end of the clip you can see Karlie is there with Lou

 

[RockyMTblue2]

One would think that a WNBA Team could provide their #1 Draft Pick with a Jersey that fit...and if necessary tailor it to her preference in fit and comfort.

And the damn shorts look like they were cut from somebody's old winter coat. Just don't look comfy or light. The color ... well, let's not talk about that.

 

[Jlong231]

At the end of the clip you can see Karlie is there with Lou

Yea karlie is with Lou right now, she posted her on her instagram yesterday and today.

 

[Orangutan]

From the departments of "I should hope so" and "It would be hard to be worse"

 

[Orangutan]

Minutes away from tipoff in the Sky's season opener.

 

[Orangutan]

Gabby just played point guard for a stretch while Sloot got a rest

 

[eebmg]

Lou has not gotten into the game yet??

 

[Orangutan]

48-46 Chicago. No Lou yet.

Chicago has to stop trying to go straight at Howard. It's not working and she gets the benefit of the doubt on every call from the refs.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Chicago executed better down the stretch than Seattle (Jewell) did. A home win for the Sky.

 

[pvdoggy]

Lou has not gotten into the game yet??

Like I said the other day, so far it seems like the Sky is using Lou more for PR than anything else.

 

[Orangutan]

Sky show considerable improvement in home-opening win over Storm

Coach James Wade wanted his team to play with a sense of urgency right out of the gate. And that’s what he got Saturday in the Sky’s 83-79 victory against the Storm.

chicago.suntimes.com

There was one noticeable player missing from the rotation and that’s Katie Lou Samuelson. Wade said he tends to lean more on veteran players in close games.

“It’s hard for rookies to come in and play right away,” he said. “We needed our experienced players to step up and that’s what they did. And we think she learned a lot by watching the players who played.”

 

[PAHuskeyFan]

Sky show considerable improvement in home-opening win over Storm

Coach James Wade wanted his team to play with a sense of urgency right out of the gate. And that’s what he got Saturday in the Sky’s 83-79 victory against the Storm.

chicago.suntimes.com

There was one noticeable player missing from the rotation and that’s Katie Lou Samuelson. Wade said he tends to lean more on veteran players in close games.

“It’s hard for rookies to come in and play right away,” he said. “We needed our experienced players to step up and that’s what they did. And we think she learned a lot by watching the players who played.”

Not sure I buy this... Wade said he drafted her because she was trained in a winning tradition, and she is a scorer... or words to that effect. Sure its only game #2, but Lou has the background to handle close games against anyone. Not saying she would have been a better option than what Wade was using, but this is so contrary to how Wade has been talking about Lou's value to his Team.

 

[Dokey]

Right now Sky is playing for respectability, not championships. Yesterday they beat a Storm team missing two all stars, including the MVP. Their defense stinks. Sadly, Stef is a weak factor, adequate, maybe even good, but not a force. Gabby played little, Lou not at all. What Wade needs to do is pick a game, start Lou, and play her for 30 minutes. Find out. It's hard to break in a new player in a set lineup. Pheesa had a great first game but the fall off has been remarkable, though the evidence is there that she will be a force in the future.

 

[Orangutan]

 

[DeeHusky]

I feel like Lou and Kristine Anigwe and others would’ve more beneficial to other teams had they been drafted lower or maybe higher.

 

[redhat]

"I feel like Lou and Kristine Anigwe and others would’ve more beneficial to other teams had they been drafted lower or maybe higher."

?????

 

[Go/huskies]

"I feel like Lou and Kristine Anigwe and others would’ve more beneficial to other teams had they been drafted lower or maybe higher."

?????

The sky need a center, Anigwe and the sun could use a upgrade on the wing, like a consistent knock down shooter, Lou.

 

[Orangutan]

 

[Orangutan]

Sky play the Mystics tonight on CBS Sports Network at 7pm

Latest news:
- Astou Ndour has joined up with the Spanish national team for Eurobasket. The Sky do not expect to sign anyone to replace her on the roster, at least not yet.
- Jamierra Faulkner is practing on a limited basis but is not game-ready yet. She's targeting an early-July return (we'll see if Gabby continues to play backup PG until then).
- Coach Wade says that Lou will play tonight.

Tidbits from Sky practice: Astou Ndour joins Spain’s national team for EuroBasket

 

[JoePgh]

Those who are interested in this thread should be advised that the Sky @ Mystics game tonight (6/5) is being televised on the CBS Sports Network at 7 PM EDT. I think it's reasonably likely that EDD and Lou will guard each other at some point.

 

[pvdoggy]

Those who are interested in this thread should be advised that the Sky @ Mystics game tonight (6/5) is being televised on the CBS Sports Network at 7 PM EDT. I think it's reasonably likely that EDD and Lou will guard each other at some point.

It will be a long night for Lou if she has to guard EDD.

 

[Orangutan]

Those who are interested in this thread should be advised that the Sky @ Mystics game tonight (6/5) is being televised on the CBS Sports Network at 7 PM EDT. I think it's reasonably likely that EDD and Lou will guard each other at some point.

I actually wonder who will be the primary defender on EDD. Lavender started last game but both she and Dolson don't seem particularly well suited for the task. You could try Diamond but I'm not sure how well that would work and you'd risk foul trouble.

Probably the right person for the job is Gabby. I wouldn't be surprised if she gets more minutes tonight for that reason.

 

[Orangutan]

Well, Lou got some decent run in the 1st half. The bad news is that Chicago is getting crushed.

Getting a stop is a struggle and getting a defensive rebound is an even bigger struggle.

But turnovers are the biggest issue Chicago is down by 15. Washington has a 20-3 advantage in points off turnovers.

 

[MilfordHusky]

At least Gabby, Lou, and Stef had some nice weather if they were in town yesterday.

I’m lukewarm on the new arena. It’s probably too small, and the neighborhood is too sketchy to take the Metro, especially for a night game. The old arena, while too large, was in a perfect location.

 

[pvdoggy]

Well, Lou got some decent run in the 1st half. The bad news is that Chicago is getting crushed.

Getting a stop is a struggle and getting a defensive rebound is an even bigger struggle.

But turnovers are the biggest issue Chicago is down by 15. Washington has a 20-3 advantage in points off turnovers.

Not watching the game, but Lou's stat line gives me the impression that she is reverting to her freshman year, not being active and just hanging out on the wing waiting to shoot 3 and not being involved in the offense. Again could be a totally wrong impression but she does not seem to be doing much of anything, stat-wise.