Chicago Sky Fans, Hold Out for Miracles as Draft Lottery Looms
For Chicago Sky fans, Thursday's league-announced odds of landing the top pick in the 2026 WNBA draft may seem daunting – with less than 6% chances – but that hasn't stopped them from manifesting their team's success. And why not? History has shown us that even seemingly impossible long shots can pay off for teams who believe.
Think back to last year's NBA lottery, where the Dallas Mavericks somehow managed to win it all despite having a mere 1.8% chance of landing the No. 1 pick. That moment brought redemption to a fan base reeling from Luka Dončić's departure. Similarly, Sky fans have lived through their fair share of heartbreak; could they be witnessing something similar in 2026?
Let's take a closer look at two tantalizing prospects who might make this impossible dream a reality: Olivia Miles, the TCU point guard with ball-handling skills reminiscent of Chelsea Gray, and Awa Fam, the 19-year-old EuroBasket sensation with a complete WNBA center package.
Miles would bring much-needed ball-handling expertise to Sky's struggling offense, which has been hindered by Courtney Vandersloot's lingering ACL injury. Her poise on the court, combined with her ability to whip passes behind her head and shoot confidently from deep, makes her an attractive prospect for Chicago.
Meanwhile, Fam's impressive European credentials – including a standout performance in EuroBasket 2025 where she led Spain to the final – suggest she could be a game-changer for the Sky. However, some might question whether another young post player is exactly what they need, given the team's focus on complementing its twin towers, Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso.
The bigger picture is that the 2026 draft presents an opportunity for Chicago to restock its cupboard with post players who can provide long-term security in case either Reese or Cardoso declines to re-sign. While fans hold out for miracles, a little bit of hedging from the front office wouldn't hurt – after all, history has shown us that sometimes it's better to be safe than sorry.
But even if the Sky manage to secure one or both of these prized prospects, will they be enough to catapult the team to the top – or at least the middle – of the league? Only time will tell. One thing is certain, though: with the odds in their favor and a little bit of faith, Chicago Sky fans can hold out for miracles once again on draft lottery day.
For Chicago Sky fans, Thursday's league-announced odds of landing the top pick in the 2026 WNBA draft may seem daunting – with less than 6% chances – but that hasn't stopped them from manifesting their team's success. And why not? History has shown us that even seemingly impossible long shots can pay off for teams who believe.
Think back to last year's NBA lottery, where the Dallas Mavericks somehow managed to win it all despite having a mere 1.8% chance of landing the No. 1 pick. That moment brought redemption to a fan base reeling from Luka Dončić's departure. Similarly, Sky fans have lived through their fair share of heartbreak; could they be witnessing something similar in 2026?
Let's take a closer look at two tantalizing prospects who might make this impossible dream a reality: Olivia Miles, the TCU point guard with ball-handling skills reminiscent of Chelsea Gray, and Awa Fam, the 19-year-old EuroBasket sensation with a complete WNBA center package.
Miles would bring much-needed ball-handling expertise to Sky's struggling offense, which has been hindered by Courtney Vandersloot's lingering ACL injury. Her poise on the court, combined with her ability to whip passes behind her head and shoot confidently from deep, makes her an attractive prospect for Chicago.
Meanwhile, Fam's impressive European credentials – including a standout performance in EuroBasket 2025 where she led Spain to the final – suggest she could be a game-changer for the Sky. However, some might question whether another young post player is exactly what they need, given the team's focus on complementing its twin towers, Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso.
The bigger picture is that the 2026 draft presents an opportunity for Chicago to restock its cupboard with post players who can provide long-term security in case either Reese or Cardoso declines to re-sign. While fans hold out for miracles, a little bit of hedging from the front office wouldn't hurt – after all, history has shown us that sometimes it's better to be safe than sorry.
But even if the Sky manage to secure one or both of these prized prospects, will they be enough to catapult the team to the top – or at least the middle – of the league? Only time will tell. One thing is certain, though: with the odds in their favor and a little bit of faith, Chicago Sky fans can hold out for miracles once again on draft lottery day.