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Chicago Sky signs Ally Wilson as they navigate a controversial trade for Ariel Atkins, impacting their 2025 WNBA season.

The Chicago Sky have taken a bold step in their preparations for the 2025 WNBA season by signing Alex "Ally" Wilson to a training camp contract on February 27, 2025. This strategic move comes on the heels of a controversial trade that saw the Sky send their 2025 third overall draft pick to the Washington Mystics in exchange for Ariel Atkins. The trade, which also involved a 2027 second-round pick and a first-round pick swap, has sparked criticism among WNBA analysts who believe the Sky missed a chance to draft standout guard Sonia Citron from Notre Dame, potentially forming a formidable trio alongside Angel Reese and veteran Courtney Vandersloot.

As the Sky navigate this win-now mentality, questions loom over their future draft leverage. Meanwhile, the Golden State Valkyries, the league`s newest expansion team, are preparing for their inaugural season with a mix of seasoned WNBA veterans and promising international talent, including Tiffany Hayes and Kayla Thornton. Despite being listed as underdogs at +20000 odds, the Valkyries are poised to make an impact.

In collegiate basketball, the ACC women`s standings show Notre Dame leading with a 15-1 record, closely followed by NC State and North Carolina. These teams are expected to be strong contenders in the upcoming WNBA draft, shaping the future of women`s professional basketball in the United States.

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