Chicago Sky select NCAA Champion in Bleacher Report’s mock draft post-Angel Reese draft

The Chicago Sky are officially hitting the reset button this offseason as we get closer to next week’s 2026 WNBA Draft.

After trading Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream on Monday, they are ready to rebuild the team and try to improve with young talent. One outlet published its mock draft following the trade as well as the 2026 National Championship Game.

Let’s take a closer look at who they have Chicago selected and what it means for Chicago’s future.

The Chicago Sky select Kiki Rice in Bleacher Report’s latest mock draft

Bleacher Report’s Hunter Cruse wrote a 2026 WNBA mock draft following the national championship and Angel Reese trade. Cruse has the Sky selecting UCLA guard Kiki Rice with the sixth pick. Below is what was written about the pick:

“Angel Reese is no longer in Chicago after being dealt to Atlanta for two future first-round picks. At this point, it’s just best player available, and that’s Kiki Rice. Her game is built around her explosive, downhill driving style. Her low center of gravity allows her to quickly change directions and slip through tight spaces. She’s also a standout on-ball defender with the size, strength and coordination to defend both guard spots.

“Rice’s year-over-year improvements are staggering. This season, her half-court finishing jumped from 45.5% to 58.6%, pull-up mid-range from 37.9% to 43.1% and pull-up threes from 13.3% to 35.5%. Rice continues to answer every question scouts have, and that makes you wonder what her upside looks like if she continues on this developmental arc. She’s smart, athletic, defends and scores from everywhere. That’s someone Chicago desperately needs.”

Chicago has a different look heading into free agency this year, but adding Rice would be a massive boost. She averaged 14.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.5 steals per game while improving her shooting.

The Sky only have center Kamilla Cardoso, guard Kauley Van Lith, and forward Maddy Westbeld under contract right now.

It will be intriguing to see how the front office wants to address the roster going forward.

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