BREAKING NEWS: Excitments Hit Great Wintrust Arenastadium as former Head coach Chicago Sky legend Teresa Weatherspoon has Returned to former team as a senior coaching…see more

BREAKING NEWS: Excitement Erupts at Wintrust Arena as Chicago Sky Legend Teresa Weatherspoon Returns in Senior Coaching Role

In a stunning and emotional twist that has sent shockwaves of joy through Chicago’s basketball community, former head coach and WNBA icon Teresa Weatherspoon has officially returned to the Chicago Sky — this time, in a senior coaching advisor role. The announcement was made early Friday morning, igniting cheers across Wintrust Arena and social media alike.

Weatherspoon, a Hall of Famer and trailblazing force in women’s basketball, previously led the Sky with passion, grit, and an indomitable will that made her a fan favorite and a respected figure across the league. Her return marks a major moment in the franchise’s evolving journey, signaling a new era of leadership, mentorship, and legacy-building.

“Chicago has always had a piece of my heart,” Weatherspoon said in a statement released by the team. “This city, this team — it’s where passion meets purpose. I’m thrilled to be back and ready to help guide the Sky back to championship-caliber basketball.”

Weatherspoon’s new role will focus on player development, team culture, and strategic oversight. She’s expected to work closely with head coach Teresa Edwards and the front office as the team eyes a playoff push in the second half of the season.

Fans wasted no time showing love, packing merchandise stores for throwback jerseys and taking to social media to express their joy:
“LEGEND BACK IN THE BUILDING!” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “Weatherspoon is the heart of Chicago basketball.”

This move comes amid a renewed push by the Chicago Sky to reestablish themselves as a dominant force in the WNBA after a season of rebuilding and restructuring.

As the city of Chicago embraces this unexpected but welcome homecoming, one thing is clear: Teresa Weatherspoon is more than back — she’s here to lead, inspire, and elevate the Sky once again.