​Sky’s Sydney Taylor crashes an exclusive rookie party with Azzi Fudd and Olivia Miles originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The 2026 season has presented more challenges for a Chicago Sky franchise that is continually beating back bad PR.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIn April, the Sky dealt All-Star forward Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream for a grand total of two first-round picks. Blossoming All-Star scorer Rickea Jackson has long bee ruled out for the season with an ACL tear. Skylar Diggins has not played for the team since she revealed that she was no longer in the starting lineup.MORE: Chicago Sky players create buzz with bikini boat outing on Chicago RiverIn a season that is trending toward the lottery, the Sky’s brightest spot has been the stellar play of undrafted rookie Sydney Taylor.Taylor scored 17 points in Wednesday’s 95-90 win over the Seattle Storm, as the Sky improved to 8-16 on the year.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIn doing so, Taylor became the fourth rookie of the 2026 class to make at least 100 field goals. The wrinkle is that Taylor is the only one who wasn’t drafted.The other rookies to make at least 100 shots this season all went inside the first 10 picks of the 2026 draft. They are Azzi Fudd and Olivia Miles — the top two picks — as well as Flau’jae Johnson, the eighth selection.Taylor has scored in double digits for four consecutive games, and she is averaging 13.0 points per game as a rookie. The scoring guard is proving to be a shrewd pickup from a Sky front office that has been bashed for its roster management, and she could well be a vital part of Chicago’s latest retool.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIs Cameron Brink on a minutes restriction? Sparks star’s status update amid injury newsMarina Mabrey showcases stylish arrival before Tempo face MysticsStephanie White surprises Indiana Fever with Kelsey Mitchell announcement after dominant weekDick Vitale sends strong message to WNBA over Caitlin Clark treatment