Posts by Alissa Hirsh

Alissa Hirsh covers the Chicago Sky for The Next. She is also writing a memoir about the difficulty in leaving her college basketball career behind, and co-founded The Townies newsletter. Her hometown of Skokie, Illinois is known for having the top bagel options in the Chicagoland area.

How the Marina Mabrey trade paints a messy picture of the Chicago Sky

July 19, 2024

Does trading Mabrey to Connecticut end a vicious cycle?

Inside Angel Reese’s record-breaking double-double streak

July 16, 2024

How growth in finishing and defensive rebounding suggests even greater heights ahead

Chicago Sky check-in: Three things we know, two things we don’t

July 7, 2024

Chennedy Carter can score, the rookies are getting a long runway and aggressive defense comes with fouling

How Marina Mabrey leads the Chicago Sky

June 29, 2024

Isabelle Harrison: ‘She always has some shit to say, but like in the most competitive way’

How do the Chicago Sky stack up in the WNBA after 10 games?

June 12, 2024

Inside the Sky’s aggressive defense and spacing issues on offense

What Elizabeth Williams’ torn meniscus means for the Chicago Sky

June 9, 2024

Teresa Weatherspoon: ‘It’s gonna take the whole team to bring what she brings’

Diamond DeShields returns to basketball with a deeper calling

June 1, 2024

DeShields ready to share her extraordinary perspective with growing Sky squad

Sights and sounds from the Chicago Sky’s home debut against Connecticut

May 27, 2024

How Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner spoiled Angel Reese’s home debut

What if the Chicago Sky can defy expectations?

May 12, 2024

Preseason rout of Liberty creates optimism around an underdog run

What Kamilla Cardoso’s preseason injury means for the Chicago Sky

May 8, 2024

Second-round draft pick Brynna Maxwell also sidelined with knee injury