2006 Chicago Sky season
The 2006 WNBA season was the first for the Chicago Sky. On February 8, 2005, the David Stern announced that the WNBA would be expanding to Chicago beginning with the 2006 season. Chicago became the second team in league history to be owned and operated outside of the NBA entity. On September 20, 2005, the Chicago franchise announced their team name to be the Sky.
| 2006 Chicago Sky season | |
|---|---|
| Coach | Dave Cowens |
| Arena | UIC Pavilion |
| Attendance | 3,390 per game |
| Results | |
| Record | 5–29 (.147) |
| Place | 7th (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Team Leaders | |
| Points | Candice Dupree – 13.7 |
| Rebounds | Bernadette Ngoyisa – 5.7 |
| Assists | Jia Perkins – 3.2 |
Dave Cowens was named the first head coach of the Sky. The year was much of a struggle for the Sky, as they went 5–29 in their first season. Rookie Candice Dupree was named to the All-Rookie Team following the season for her solid rookie season. Cowens left the team following the year.
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