The Skyhook Podcast

James Kay and @kwandarykitten discuss the latest @chicagosky + WBB news

[The Skyhook Podcast @TheSkyhookPod]

Thanks for everything, Skytown 💙💛

As we stated below, if you have any questions or final thoughts you want to share with us for our final episode, reach out to us at [email protected] or DM us.

[The Skyhook Podcast @TheSkyhookPod]

Appreciate you and our time on the show together, Bri 💙

We still plan on recording a final ep. Between James' job search/wedding planning + Chris dealing w/a family issue, we've not been able to link up in-person for the finale.

We have a lot planned for it tho so stay tuned!

[The Sky Show CHI @TheSkyShowCHI]

Caught up with my #wnbapodcasts queue. Sad to listen to the ep w/the realization it could be the last 😭🥺

#SkyhookGuys were a vital, important part of the #Skytown fandom/Sky fans & their hard work will be missed. Their efforts never forgotten 🥹 All love to James & Chris 🫶🏽

[Chris Pennant (The Black Sydney Carton) @kwandarykitten]

How @TheSkyhookPod was born.

[The Skyhook Podcast @TheSkyhookPod]

@justinlakebehan Thanks Justin 💙 we appreciate the support you’ve given us since you started tuning in!

[The Skyhook Podcast @TheSkyhookPod]

@snapwilson Thanks, Snap 💙 Just glad the world still has The Sixth Pod of the Year!

[The Skyhook Podcast @TheSkyhookPod]

Thanks for everything, Skytown 💙💛

As we stated below, if you have any questions or final thoughts you want to share with us for our final episode, reach out to us at [email protected] or DM us.

[The Skyhook Podcast @TheSkyhookPod]

People have QTed the same pic but fuck it: here it is again for good measure

[Across the Timeline @WBBTimeline]

2 years ago today the Chicago Sky won the 2021 WNBA championship 3-1 over the Phoenix Mercury!

Finals MVP Kahleah Copper led the way with 17.0 PPG and 5.5 RPG on 50.0% shooting from the field.

[Annie Costabile @AnnieCostabile]

INBOX: Sky officially announce Teresa Weatherspoon as head coach.

The Sky will hold a press conference on October 24 at 11 a.m. CT to formally introduce her.

[The Skyhook Podcast @TheSkyhookPod]

BOOM.

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Basketball Hall of Famer Teresa Weatherspoon is finalizing a deal to become the new head coach of the WNBA’s Chicago Sky, league sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Weatherspoon – one of best players in WNBA history – spent the past four years as a Pelicans assistant coach.

[The Skyhook Podcast @TheSkyhookPod]

Who do ya got?

[James Kay @James_M_Kay]

Who will win the 2023 WNBA Finals?

[no its becky @robocoko]

Big Sloot game so far

[Annie Costabile @AnnieCostabile]

Two questions will define Sky's offseason:

Who will be head coach?
Who will be general manager?

Teresa Weatherspoon is a leading candidate for the coaching job + according to multiple league sources, is in contract negotiations with the Sky.

https://t.co/KSnNm00wLG

[James Kay @James_M_Kay]

Elizabeth Williams (rightfully) gets the second team nod here.

Her 2023 season:
-1st in the W in blocks at the rim (per PBP Stats)
-4th in overall blocks
-4.1 block percentage (ranked in the 91st percentile per @herhoopstats)
-averaged a career-high 1.3 steals per game

[The Skyhook Podcast @TheSkyhookPod]

🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT 🚨

@James_M_Kay and @kwandarykitten are back to discuss:
-The Sky's 2023 season
-Offseason priorities
-Free agents that make sense for the Sky
...and much more!

Apple: https://t.co/4xE5DEvof4

Spotify: https://t.co/1EpMrMVjVO

[Chris Pennant (The Black Sydney Carton) @kwandarykitten]

While the Sky released the Emre Vatansever news an hour or so after we finished (guys, we have to coordinate on these things), we still dove all the way into the offseason issues! Listen in! #skytown

[The Skyhook Podcast @TheSkyhookPod]

@James_M_Kay @kwandarykitten Note: this episode was recorded prior to the announcement that Emre Vatansever will not return to the Sky as its head coach/general manager.

We didn't dive into the head coach search as much anyway since we discussed that on the previous episode.

[The Skyhook Podcast @TheSkyhookPod]

🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT 🚨

@James_M_Kay and @kwandarykitten are back to discuss:
-The Sky's 2023 season
-Offseason priorities
-Free agents that make sense for the Sky
...and much more!

Apple: https://t.co/4xE5DEvof4

Spotify: https://t.co/1EpMrMVjVO

[The Skyhook Podcast @TheSkyhookPod]

Good time to announce we recorded a pod earlier today that will drop tomorrow

[James Kay @James_M_Kay]

Per the inbox: The Chicago Sky announced today that Emre Vatansever will not retain the General Manager/Head Coach roles for the 2024 season.

[Julia Poe @byjuliapoe]

Marina Mabrey just wrapped up a very candid exit interview, which gave a lot of insight into a long checklist of improvements she hopes to make ahead of her second year with the Chicago Sky.

Thought this was interesting from her on improving to absorb physicality:

[Annie Costabile @AnnieCostabile]

Sky will officially be splitting the coach/general manager role according to Kahleah Copper in her exit interviews.

[James Kay @James_M_Kay]

The Sky’s season on the floor was a disappointment.

However, they:
1) did enough to convince Kahleah Copper to stay for two more seasons.
2) added to their ownership group. 3) made progress in adding more resources/sponsors

They are taking the right steps forward.