Chicago Sky Waive Forward Brooke Wyckoff and Sign Center Katie Feenstra Mattera
September 1, 2009 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Chicago Sky News Release
CHICAGO, September 1, 2009 - The Chicago Sky have waived veteran forward Brooke Wyckoff and signed center Katie Feenstra Mattera, Head Coach and General Manager Dan Hughes announced today.
Mattera, a 6-8' center, is in her fifth WNBA season. Earlier this season she was released by the San Antonio Silver Stars after appearing in 13 games. She currently averages 2.2 points and 1.7 rebounds per game. Aside from adding size to the Sky lineup, Mattera brings her playoff experience with her to Chicago.
Wyckoff injured the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in her left knee with 3:37 left in the fourth quarter of the Sky's August 28th win against the New York Liberty in Chicago. Due to the severity of her injury, Wyckoff is not able to play for the remainder of the season.
"Brooke was an essential player for this team since our inagural season. She is that veteran that every team needs to lend a hand to the rookies, and support the veterans," said Sky Head Coach and General Manager Steven Key. "This is a tough injury that is always come unexpectatly and could essentially happen to anyone. Brooke will always be a member of this team, and we wish her a speedy recovery."
Wyckoff was selected by the Sky in the 2005 WNBA Expansion Draft. In 2009, she started 23 of the Sky's 27 games and averaged 3.1 points and 2.7 rebounds per game.
Chicago Sky
The Sky is one of six independently-owned teams in the WNBA, one of the world's longest-running women's professional sports league. Chicago is currently tied for fourth in the WNBA Eastern Conference with a 14-16 record. Forward Candice Dupree is 13th in the league in scoring at 15.5 points per game and is tied for third in the league in rebounding at 7.9 per game. The Sky plays at the Chicago's UIC Pavilion. For more information or to purchase 2009 season tickets, visit www.chicagosky.net.
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