Alex Sabri

Alex Sabri

Joined: Jul 27, 2025

Alex Sabri began contributing to the BIGPLAY Network in September 2025. He also contributes to Chicago Sky on SI and FanSided's High Post Hoops. The Purdue and Cleveland State graduate has over two years of journalism experience in collegiate and professional sports, as well as local journalism, and a few more years of sports blogging experience. Though he specializes in covering Ohio sports for BIGPLAY, his interests include the NBA, WNBA, NFL, Cleveland Guardians and college football and basketball.

Aug 28, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) reacts against the Phoenix Mercury at Phx Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Jan 17, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Angel Reese (5) of the Rose takes a shot against the Vinyl in the first half of the Unrivaled women’s professional 3v3 basketball league at Wayfair Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Jan 17, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Angel Reese (5) of the Rose takes a shot against the Vinyl in the first half of the Unrivaled women’s professional 3v3 basketball league at Wayfair Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Sep 5, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) dribbles the ball past Chicago Sky guard Rachel Banham (24) during the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Jul 24, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky guard Rebecca Allen (9) brings the ball up court against the Seattle Storm during the first half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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The Chicago Sky duo ended an up-and-down loss to the Breeze with six total points.

Aug 7, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky guard Ariel Atkins (7) brings the ball up court against the Atlanta Dream during the first half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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A to-the-point guide about the latest home of two Chicago Sky guards.

Aug 30, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Chicago Sky guard Rachel Banham (24) dribbles the ball against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

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A pair of Chicago Sky players will need to step things up for the Lunar Owls if they are to climb back from an 0-3 start to the Unrivaled season.

Jul 27, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky guard Rebecca Allen (9) drives to the basket against the Indiana Fever during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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Rebecca Allen and Rachel Banham suited up in Unrivaled uniforms for the first time in what would ultimately be a blowout loss for the Lunar Owls.

Nov 17, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers guard Flau'Jae Johnson (4) warms up before a game against the Tulane Green Wave at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

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The Chicago Sky's top prospects to watch continue to earn major praise.

Aug 13, 2025; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Chicago Sky guard Rebecca Allen (9) dribbles against the Connecticut Sun during the first half at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

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Everything Chicago Sky fans need to know about Unrivaled well before its second season.

Aug 28, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Chicago Sky guard Rachel Banham (24) against the Phoenix Mercury at Phx Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Two Chicago Sky guards will reunite for their their first seasons in Unrivaled, alongside four Unrivaled veterans.

Aug 13, 2025; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Chicago Sky guard Rebecca Allen (9) dribbles against the Connecticut Sun during the first half at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

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A guard who played for the Chicago Sky this season is now joining Unrivaled.

Sep 11, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward Maddy Westbeld (21) looks to pass the ball against the New York Liberty during the second half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Maddy Westbeld still has some ways to go, but she proved to be a decent backup during her first season with the Chicago Sky.

Jan 19, 2025; Gainesville, Florida, USA; LSU Tigers guard Flau'Jae Johnson (4) gestures against the Florida Gators during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

These three guards could be ones for the Chicago Sky to keep an eye on before the 2026 WNBA Draft.

Aug 30, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Chicago Sky guard Rachel Banham (24) dribbles the ball against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

One of the Chicago Sky's lead guards is their only Unrivaled representative from their 2025 campaign.

Aug 19, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky guard Ariel Atkins (7) reacts during the second half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Chicago Sky guard Ariel Atkins proved to be a solid veteran anchor in a year when the team desperately needed one.