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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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

May 29, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky guard Rebecca Allen (9), guard Ariel Atkins (7), guard Courtney Vandersloot (22), center Kamilla Cardoso (10), and forward Angel Reese (5) are seen during the first half against the Dallas Wings at the Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

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The Chicago Sky have four rookie contracts they can lean on as they enter the offseason.

Sep 7, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Chicago Sky center Kamilla Cardoso (10) dribbles the ball against the Las Vegas Aces during the first half of a WNBA basketball game at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

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The second-year center proved to be a valuable part of the Chicago Sky's own this season.

Sep 9, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Chicago Sky guard Sevgi Uzun (0), guard Kia Nurse (11), and forward Maddy Westbeld (21) await an inbound by the Las Vegas Aces during the first quarter at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

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The Chicago Sky may need to look for their future No. 1 scorer and defensive options in this year's offseason.

Sep 3, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) brings the ball up court against the Connecticut Sun during the second half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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Angel Reese proved to be one of the few bright spots during one of the worst Chicago Sky seasons in recent memory.

Sep 9, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) sits at the end of the Chicago Sky bench near the end of the fourth quarter against the Las Vegas Aces at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

A quick look into the Chicago Sky's free agents heading into the offseason.

Sep 11, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky guard Rebecca Allen (9) drives to the basket against New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) during the second half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

The Chicago Sky have officially wrapped up their 2025 season.

Aug 21, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Chicago Sky guard Rebecca Allen (9) sets the play while defended by New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

The Chicago Sky will finally end their turbulent 2025 campaign with a Game 44 matchup against the New York Liberty.

Sep 9, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Chicago Sky guard Sevgi Uzun (0), guard Kia Nurse (11), and forward Maddy Westbeld (21) await an inbound by the Las Vegas Aces during the first quarter at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

It became abundantly clear the Chicago Sky needed their young captain on the floor during a loss to the Las Vegas Aces.