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Final Roster Set as Sky Prepares for Season Opener

June 2, 2011 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Chicago Sky News Release


CHICAGO, June 2, 2011 -The Chicago Sky announced today its official opening day roster for the 2011 season. The 11-player squad made final by Head Coach and General Manager Pokey Chatman includes six returning players from the 2010 team and five newcomers who create a blend of youth and experience.

Returning to lead the team is All-Star center Sylvia Fowles, the electric Epiphanny Prince and smooth veteran Dominique Canty. New players to watch include former All-Star Michelle Snow, newly acquired Naperville native Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton, and the very talented rookie class of Courtney Vandersloot, Carolyn Swords and Angie Bjorklund.

A complete roster is below.

2011 Chicago Sky Roster

No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Birthdate From Experience

25 Angie Bjorklund G/F 6-0 166 07/14/1989 Tennessee R

3 Dominique Canty G 5-9 166 03/02/1977 Alabama 12

34 Sylvia Fowles C 6-6 200 10/06/1985 Louisiana State 3

33 Cathrine Kraayeveld F 6-3 185 09/30/1981 Oregon 6

10 Epiphanny Prince G 5-9 165 01/11/1988 Rutgers 1

2 Michelle Snow C 6-5 170 03/20/1980 Tennessee 9

30 Carolyn Swords F/C 6-6 210 07/19/1989 Boston College R

5 Erin Thorn G 5-9 145 05/19/1981 Brigham Young 8

21 Courtney Vandersloot G 5-8 130 02/08/1989 Gonzaga R

14 Lyndsay Wisdom-Hylton F 6-2 186 05/26/1986 Purdue 2

1 Tamera Young F 6-2 170 10/30/1986 James Madison 3

HEAD COACH AND GENERAL MANAGER Pokey Chatman (College - Louisiana State)

ASSISTANT COACHES Jeff House (College - Nazareth College) Christie Sides (College - Louisiana Tech)

The WNBA's 15th season tips off this weekend. The Sky begins its season on the road against its conference rival, the Indiana Fever on Saturday, June 4 at 6:00 p.m. and can be seen on Comcast CN 100 or WNBA LiveAccess at CHICAGOSKY.NET. The home opener at Allstate Arena is scheduled for Friday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m.

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