Michael Alter Principal Owner | Chicago Sky Website
Michael Alter Principal Owner | Chicago Sky Website
The Chicago Sky has announced the signing of forward Morgan Bertsch to a training camp contract. The terms of the agreement remain undisclosed, as per team policy.
Bertsch returns to the Sky after playing with them in 2023. During that season, she participated in 28 games, starting five times, and averaged 4.4 points and 1.7 rebounds over 14.2 minutes per game. Her notable performances included scoring double figures on three occasions, with a career-high of 16 points and seven rebounds against Washington.
Originally drafted by Dallas as the 29th overall pick in the 2019 WNBA Draft, Bertsch later signed training camp contracts with Connecticut in 2021 and Dallas again in 2022.
At UC Davis from 2016-19, Bertsch became the school’s all-time leading scorer for both men’s and women’s basketball with a total of 2,422 points. She holds records at UC Davis for games played (132), total points, scoring average (18.3), blocked shots (193), blocks per game (1.46), and number of games scoring over twenty points (61). Her accolades include being named Big West Conference Player of the Year in 2019 and securing spots on the Big West Tournament Most Valuable Player list that same year as well as on the Big West Conference All-Tournament Team from 2017-19.
Currently hailing from Santa Rosa, California, Bertsch is averaging 13.3 points and 3.8 rebounds over nearly twenty-six minutes per game with Hozono Global Jairis Murcia in Spain while also recording averages of 14.9 points and 4.1 rebounds during Eurocup play. Her international experience extends to teams such as Kangoeroes in Belgium, VBW Arka Gydnia in Poland, and Lublin in Russia.
The Chicago Sky will commence their regular season on May 17 against Indiana at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at noon CT. Preseason matchups include two games against Minnesota on May 6 and May 10 along with a game against Brazil's National Team at LSU on May 2.
For updates regarding news or ticket purchases for the upcoming season follow @chicagosky across social media platforms or visit sky.wnba.com where fans can view the full schedule for Chicago's season.
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