Chicago Sky Retires Allie Quigley’s Jersey In Classy Halftime Ceremony vs. Wings

“It’s Allie. She focuses, she puts the time in. She’s one of the best shooters ever, male or female,” said Candace Parker about Allie Quigley ahead of the three-point contest, while proudly wearing Quigley’s DePaul jersey. And coming from a legend like Parker, that’s no small praise. But Quigley didn’t need long to prove it herself. And there she was, outscoring her competition, dropping 26 points in the first round after draining her entire money rack. But just as quickly as the high came, Quigley made her quiet exit, giving the franchise what some called an “Irish goodbye.” Still, she left the Sky in good hands with the perfect replacement in Courtney Vandersloot. So, what did the Sky do in return?

Well, for years, they showered her with praise, but on Wednesday night, they finally gave her the honor she truly deserved. After 14 seasons in the WNBA, the Sky officially retired Allie Quigley’s jersey, making her the first in franchise history to receive the distinction. Her No. 14 now hangs proudly in the rafters, right alongside her DePaul jersey, cementing her legacy as one of the most iconic sharpshooters women’s basketball has ever seen.

After all, Quigley helped lead the Sky to their first and only WNBA championship in 2021. She picked up three All-Star nods and won two WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year awards. So it only made sense that when she took the mic during the halftime ceremony, she made sure to leave her mark once more as she handpicked two people to speak: Sky owner Michael Alter and, of course, her wife, Vandersloot. “It’s kind of hard not to think of the championship when I think of my 10 years with the Sky. I can still remember it like it was yesterday,” Quigley said.

Over her career, she averaged 10.9 points per game and shot an impressive 39.4% from beyond the arc. And when it came to the three-point contest, Quigley wasn’t just good—she was historic. She won the title in 2017, 2018, and twice in 2021, setting a record that still stands across both the WNBA and NBA. She saved her best for last, too, outperforming her first-round total with a staggering 30 points in the final round to take home her fourth trophy.

But her greatness wasn’t just in stats—it was in her leadership. For years, she served as the Sky’s all-time leading scorer. Reflecting on one of her unforgettable moments, she shared: “Down 11, heading into the fourth quarter, I thought to myself, ‘Alright, time to start letting it fly—no regrets.’ So I made a few threes and even threw a mid-post bucket in there. Then my work was done.” And it was. From that point on, Vandersloot took the reins and became the perfect successor, on the court and in life.

And yes, she deserved it too. Just consider she had been with the Sky since being drafted third overall out of Gonzaga in 2011. Over the years, she racked up an elite resume of her own: leading the league in assists five consecutive seasons, holding the WNBA record for most assists in a season (300), most assists in a game (18), and the highest assist average in a season (9.1 per game). She’s also a three-time All-Star, averaging 10.1 points on 44% shooting in her 11th year.

So when Vandersloot stood up and said, “I love you and thank you for being my best teammate on the court and in life. I’ll always remember bringing a championship to this city—talking about it will never get old,” it hit home. Yes, it was a legendary career, and yes, the timing of this jersey retirement ceremony made perfect sense, even if Vandersloot can barely walk. Because sometimes, everything really does happen for a reason!

Sloot and Allie are now winning at Home with Baby Jana…

No doubt, it was a night of emotions, memories, and milestones, but what made it truly special wasn’t just the honor itself; it was the voice behind the tribute, “Sloooot.” Although the Chicago Sky’s vet’s 2025 season was cut short by a torn ACL, she found a way to make her presence deeply felt off the court. And nowhere was that more evident than during her heartfelt speech at the ceremony.

“My life’s mission is that Jana will not only know how great of a shooter her mom is—the purest and best-looking jumper the game has ever seen—but also how strong her float game is, how sneaky her handle is. And even though she was the sweetest person on the floor, she had a little nasty to her,” Vandersloot said, her voice trembling with pride.

“I’ll make sure she understands that her mom’s loyalty, commitment, and absolute team-player mentality is what every franchise dreams of when choosing their players.” Well, it was a tribute that went far beyond stats and records. And in true Allie Quigley fashion, the sharpshooter used her moment to turn the love right back around, giving the crowd one last reason to chant “Sloot!” as she grinned through the ovation.

Because that’s what they’ve always been about—Allie and Courtney, aka The VanderQuigs. For over a decade, they’ve shared the same locker room, the same playbook, and now, a growing family. On April 8, 2025, they welcomed their daughter, Jana Christine Vandersloot Quigley, into the world. So, named in honor of Courtney’s late mother, Jan, who passed in June 2024, baby Jana has already witnessed some unforgettable moments, so you know she’s already the proud daughter of two champions—on and off the court.