On June 8, 2025, the Chicago Sky confirmed the news that veteran guard Courtney Vandersloot suffered a torn right ACL, ending her season. The injury came during the opening quarter of the Sky’s game against the Indiana Fever when Vandersloot collapsed on a drive to the basket. An MRI later revealed the severity of the damage, leaving the Sky without their veteran floor general who has long defined the franchise with her vision, passing, and leadership.
For Chicago, the loss is more than numbers on the stat sheet. Vandersloot, who averaged 10.6 points and 5.3 assists this season, has been the steadying hand of a team searching for identity. Her return this year after two seasons with the Liberty was meant to anchor a roster blending seasoned stars with young talent. Now the Sky must rely on inexperienced players such as rookie Hailey Van Lith to fill an enormous role, testing the team’s depth and composure at a time when consistency was already an issue.
The road ahead is steep. Vandersloot’s injury not only reshapes the Sky’s immediate season outlook but also raises questions about her future at age 36. The organization will need resilience, creativity, and leadership from new voices to navigate a WNBA season that just grew far more challenging. For Vandersloot, whose legacy in Chicago is already cemented as one of the greatest point guards in league history, the story now turns to her recovery and whether she will fight her way back for another run.
