Chicago’s coaching staff, under head coach Tyler Marsh, emphasized defensive intensity and improved ball movement during training camp scrimmages leading up to the Brazil game, with veteran guards Courtney Vandersloot and Kia Nurse orchestrating the offense and rookies integrating quickly into the rotation.

Angel Reese appears to be ready for the WNBA season. The Chicago Sky star was in midseason form on Friday, putting up 15 points and 10 rebounds in a 89-62 win over the Brazilian national team during a preseason matchup. Rookie Hailey Van Lith added seven points and five assists for Chicago off the bench, making a solid impact in the second half.