Photos: Chicago Sky training camp at UIC

By Eileen T. Meslar | emeslar@chicagotribune.com | Chicago Tribune

PUBLISHED: April 20, 2026 at 7:39 PM CDT

Chicago Sky’s Jacy Sheldon high-fives her teammates during practice at UIC Flames Athletic Center on April 20, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

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Photos from the Chicago Sky training camp at UIC on April 20, 2026.

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Chicago Sky's Hailey Van Lith, left, and Rachel Banham sit on the bench during a break at practice at UIC Flames Athletic Center on April 20, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Sky’s Hailey Van Lith, left, and Rachel Banham sit on the bench during a break at practice at UIC Flames Athletic Center on April 20, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Sky's Gabriela Jaquez looks to make a pass during practice at UIC Flames Athletic Center on April 20, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Sky’s Gabriela Jaquez looks to make a pass during practice at UIC Flames Athletic Center on April 20, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Sky's Rickea Jackson, left, and Skylar Diggins watch the play during practice at UIC Flames Athletic Center on April 20, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Sky’s Rickea Jackson, left, and Skylar Diggins watch the play during practice at UIC Flames Athletic Center on April 20, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Sky players huddle up at the end of practice at UIC Flames Athletic Center on April 20, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Sky's Skylar Diggins walks on the court at the end of practice at UIC Flames Athletic Center on April 20, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Sky’s Skylar Diggins walks on the court at the end of practice at UIC Flames Athletic Center on April 20, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Sky's Azurá Stevens high-fives Jacy Sheldon at the end of practice at UIC Flames Athletic Center on April 20, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Sky’s Azurá Stevens high-fives Jacy Sheldon at the end of practice at UIC Flames Athletic Center on April 20, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Sky's Azurá Stevens smiles during practice at UIC Flames Athletic Center on April 20, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Sky’s Azurá Stevens smiles during practice at UIC Flames Athletic Center on April 20, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Sky players Skylar Diggins, from left, Courtney Vandersloot, and Maddy Westbeld chat on the sidelines during practice at UIC Flames Athletic Center on April 20, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Sky's Maddy Westbeld on the court at the end of practice at UIC Flames Athletic Center on April 20, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Sky’s Maddy Westbeld on the court at the end of practice at UIC Flames Athletic Center on April 20, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Sky's Azurá Stevens answers media questions after practice at UIC Flames Athletic Center on April 20, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Sky’s Azurá Stevens answers media questions after practice at UIC Flames Athletic Center on April 20, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Sky's Hailey Van Lith answers media questions after practice at UIC Flames Athletic Center on April 20, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Sky’s Hailey Van Lith answers media questions after practice at UIC Flames Athletic Center on April 20, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Sky coach Tyler Marsh answers questions during a press conference after practice at UIC Flames Athletic Center on April 20, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Sky's Azurá Stevens answers media questions after practice at UIC Flames Athletic Center on April 20, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Sky’s Azurá Stevens answers media questions after practice at UIC Flames Athletic Center on April 20, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)