New Chicago Sky Coach Had Advice For Angel Reese Before Getting Hired

New Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh had spoken out about Angel Reese's performance on the court before the Sky hired him.

Aug 30, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) shoots a free throw against the Indiana Fever during the second half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

The Chicago Sky have found their next head coach.

Just a few hours after Chicago Sun-Times reporter Annie Costabile reported that "The Sky are targeting [Las Vegas Aces assistant coach Tyler] Marsh — who has been praised for his player-development skills, specifically his work with three-time MVP A’ja Wilson — after losing out in the sweepstakes for White," her words came to fruition, as the Sky have hired Marsh to lead their Sky franchise in 2025.

Tyler Marsh has agreed to a multi-year contract to become the Head Coach of the Chicago Sky, his agent Andy Miller of @KlutchSports tells me, @alexaphilippou and @Andraya_Carter
 
Marsh was an Assistant Coach and Head of Player Development with the Las Vegas Aces. The Aces won… pic.twitter.com/Se6mWyJhBJ

— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) November 2, 2024

Marsh was among the most respected assistant coaches in the league and certainly knows what winning in the WNBA requires after spending the past three seasons with the Las Vegas Aces (two of which included them winning the WNBA Championship).

In the wake of this hiring news, some of Marsh's past X posts about Angel Reese and the Sky as a team have resurfaced.

"Drastic difference in AR footwork when patient vs. when rushed. Been on point today. Keep feeding her," Marsh wrote on January 14, 2024.

Drastic difference in AR footwork when patient vs. when rushed. Been on point today. Keep feeding her.

— Tyler Marsh (@hoop4thought) January 14, 2024

Given this was while Reese was still on the LSU Tigers, it's clear Reese's new head coach has been watching her for a while.

Marsh also posted about the Sky's young core back in June, writing, "Future of the Sky is in good hands. Young, tough & don’t give af about anybody’s opinions other than their own. Gotta respect it."

Future of the Sky is in good hands. Young, tough & don’t give af about anybody’s opinions other than their own. Gotta respect it.

— Tyler Marsh (@hoop4thought) June 23, 2024

Given that Reese made her frustration about the Sky's front office firing Teresa Weatherspoon evident, it will be interesting to see how she receives news of this new hiring.