On Friday, Reese scored 15 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a performance reminiscent of the many she played at LSU. Early in the second quarter, she pulled down a board, started a transition chance herself, looked up court and slung a one-handed pass over three defenders and down to Sky guard Rachel Banham, who banked in an open layup.

The Chicago Sky’s preseason opener in Baton Rouge, La., will offer a rare return to the past for three of their youngest stars.

After a successful 2024-25 senior season with the TCU Horned Frogs, averaging 17.9 points and 5.4 assists, Van Lith saw her draft stock rise and was selected by the Sky with the No. 11 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. And Van Lith made her WNBA preseason debut with the Sky on Friday night as well.