Sydney Taylor shines in first WNBA season with Chicago Sky

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Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Sydney Taylor shines in first WNBA season with Chicago Sky
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In the 2026 WNBA season, Sydney Taylor emerged as a standout player for the Chicago Sky. Despite the team finishing near the bottom of the standings, Taylor showcased her skills, averaging 13.7 points per game and becoming a fan favorite. Her explosive performances included a career-high 30 points against the Indiana Fever and a game-winning three-pointer to defeat the Las Vegas Aces. Taylor signed with the Sky after playing overseas in Lithuania and Poland, and was named to the AP All-Rookie Team.

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  • •Sydney Taylor averaged 13.7 points per game this season.
  • •She scored a career-high 30 points against Indiana Fever.
  • •Taylor's game-winning three-pointer defeated the Las Vegas Aces.
  • •She signed with the Sky after playing overseas.
  • •Taylor was named to the AP All-Rookie Team.
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  • 9:45 PMYahoo Sports — In her first WNBA season with the Chicago Sky, Sydney Taylor played with a style that echoed a league legend
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The scoring style of Sydney Taylor was a bright spot in an otherwise cloudy Sky season.

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