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Chicago Sky Make Courtney Vandersloot Announcement After Injury News

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Nathan Dougherty | Last updated Jun 24, 2025 7:47 PM ET

24The Chicago Sky won't see Courtney Vandersloot on the court again until next season, but the five-time All-Star took an important step toward her recovery this week.

Vandersloot suffered a season-ending knee injury in her team's 79-52 loss to the Indiana Fever on June 7, dealing a major blow to an already struggling team. The Sky took to social media on Tuesday to announce a major step in Vandersloot's recovery.

"Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot underwent successful surgery on a torn right anterior cruciate ligament, the team announced today. She remains out for the rest of the 2025 season," the team shared in a post on X.

The Sky ended the post with some words of encouragement for Vandersloot.

"We love you, Sloot," the team wrote.

Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot underwent successful surgery on a torn right anterior cruciate ligament, the team announced today. She remains out for the rest of the 2025 season.

We love you, Sloot pic.twitter.com/d5v3o4Krqq
— Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) June 24, 2025

Vandersloot came to the Sky as the third-overall pick in the 2011 WNBA draft, leading the team to a title in 2021 before moving to the New York Liberty. Vandersloot returned to Chicago this season and was a steady presence prior to her injury, averaging 10.6 points and 5.3 assists in seven games.

Vandersloot's injury came in what had been billed as a marquee game for the Sky, who were playing at the United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls, for the first time. It was a rivalry game with the Fever featuring last year's rookie sensations, Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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