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Chicago Proudly Welcomes Cardoso and Reese At 2024 Chicago Sky Draft Watch Party

Click play to hear the crowd erupt when Angel Reese is chosen as the Sky's No. 7 pick

Monday night, April 15, Skytown’s season ticket members, partners, and media gathered at Revolution Brewing to watch and welcome the Chicago Sky’s newest players in the 2024 WNBA Draft.

Crowd gathered for the draft at Revolution Brewery by Huge Skytown turnout for draft night at Revolution Brewery

 by Sky Guy greeting and snapping pics with fans during the big night

With the No. 3 and No. 7 picks, the Sky chose University of South Carolina center Kamilla Cardoso and LSU forward Angel Reese. In the second round, Gonzaga’s Bryanna Maxwell (guard) was chosen as the No. 13 pick.

Skytown was ecstatic with the selections, as was Head Coach Teresa Weatherspoon and General Manager Jeff Pagliocca. Both confirmed they got “exactly what they wanted out of this draft.” In addition, Sky guard Diamond DeShields commented she was happy to welcome the new players and looking forward to seeing what they will bring to the team.

Check out the interviews below, and watch the Chicago Sky compete this season LIVE on CW26 and The U!

Head Coach Teresa Weatherspoon and General Manager Jeff Pagliocca talk about their draft picks

Chicago Sky guard Diamond DeSheilds talks about her new teammates