Chicago Sky First Basket Stats 2026: Who Scores First
Kamilla Cardoso scored the Sky’s first basket more than anyone in 2026: 13 times in 43 starts, or 30% of the games they started. Azura Stevens was next with 7. The Sky made the game’s first field goal in 50% of their 44 games and won 61% of their opening tipoffs. Everything below is counted from the play-by-play of every 2026 game (330 regular season, 16 playoffs, 1 play-in).
Who scored the first basket for the Sky in 2026
First basket for team is the first field goal by any CHI player; first basket of game is the game’s first field goal by anyone. Rates are per game started.
| Player | Starts | First basket for CHI | Rate | First basket of game | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamilla Cardoso | 43 | 13 | 30% | 7 | 16% |
| Azura Stevens | 31 | 7 | 23% | 3 | 10% |
| Natasha Cloud | 27 | 6 | 22% | 3 | 11% |
| Sydney Taylor | 26 | 5 | 19% | 1 | 4% |
| Courtney Vandersloot | 24 | 4 | 17% | 2 | 8% |
| Skylar Diggins | 19 | 2 | 11% | 2 | 11% |
| Jacy Sheldon | 18 | 2 | 11% | 2 | 11% |
| Gabriela Jaquez | 18 | 2 | 11% | 1 | 6% |
| Rickea Jackson | 4 | 2 | 50% | 1 | 25% |
| Elizabeth Williams | 3 | 1 | 33% | 0 | 0% |
How often the Sky scored first
| Split | Games | Scored first | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| All games | 44 | 22 | 50% |
| Home | 22 | 13 | 59% |
| Away | 22 | 9 | 41% |
| Regular season | 44 | 22 | 50% |
Opening tipoff
| Jumper | Tipoffs | Won | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamilla Cardoso | 41 | 25 | 61% |
| Elizabeth Williams | 3 | 2 | 67% |
| Team | 44 | 27 | 61% |
How the Sky’s first baskets were scored
| Method | First baskets | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Layup | 29 | 66% |
| Other 2-pointer (jumper, hook, tip) | 9 | 20% |
| 3-pointer | 6 | 14% |
2025
| Player | Starts | First basket for CHI | Rate | First basket of game | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamilla Cardoso | 0 | 9 | – | 6 | – |
| Elizabeth Williams | 0 | 8 | – | 2 | – |
| Michaela Onyenwere | 0 | 7 | – | 4 | – |
| Rachel Banham | 0 | 5 | – | 3 | – |
| Ariel Atkins | 0 | 5 | – | 2 | – |
| Angel Reese | 0 | 4 | – | 1 | – |
| Rebecca Allen | 0 | 3 | – | 1 | – |
| Kia Nurse | 0 | 2 | – | 1 | – |
Who scores the first basket most often for the Sky?
Kamilla Cardoso, with 13 of the Sky’s first baskets in 2026 (30% of their 43 starts), ahead of Azura Stevens with 7.
How often do the Sky score first?
The Sky made the first field goal in 22 of 44 games in 2026 (50%): 59% at home and 41% on the road.
Who takes the opening tipoff for the Sky?
Kamilla Cardoso took 41 of the Sky’s 44 opening tips in 2026 and won 61% of them.
Is Kamilla Cardoso a good first basket bet?
That depends on the price. A player who scores first for their team in 30% of starts is worth a bet only when a book prices them below that, after adjusting for tonight’s lineup and opponent. Our models make that comparison every 30 minutes for every WNBA game; see WNBA first basket picks.
Source: WNBA play-by-play and box scores, 2026. Updated October 13, 2026. See the WNBA first basket leaders for every team, or all stats.