Chicago Sky Makes Strategic Move with Sevgi Uzun Signing
CHICAGO (July 28, 2025) — In a calculated move designed to bolster their playoff aspirations during the crucial final stretch of the regular season, the Chicago Sky announced today that they have successfully secured the services of versatile free-agent guard Sevgi Uzun through a contract that will keep her with the organization until the conclusion of the current campaign. The signing represents a significant strategic acquisition for the Sky, who are looking to add veteran leadership and proven international experience to their roster as they prepare for what promises to be an intensely competitive postseason battle.
“We are absolutely thrilled and excited to welcome such a tremendously versatile and skilled point guard like Sevgi Uzun to our Chicago Sky family, as she brings exactly the type of dynamic playmaking ability and basketball intelligence that we have been actively seeking to complement our existing roster,” stated Sky General Manager Jeff Pagliocca during the official announcement press conference. “Uzun represents exactly the kind of well-rounded, professional basketball player who possesses the unique combination of experience, skill, and competitive drive that will allow her to make an immediate and meaningful impact on our team’s performance and championship aspirations moving forward.”
The 27-year-old Turkish international brings with her an impressive portfolio of professional basketball experience, having accumulated valuable playing time across 47 games during her WNBA career while demonstrating consistent growth and development as both a scorer and facilitator on the court. During her rookie campaign with the Dallas Wings in 2024, Uzun established herself as a reliable contributor by appearing in all 40 regular season games while earning 19 starting assignments, showcasing her durability and the coaching staff’s confidence in her abilities to perform at the highest level of women’s professional basketball.
Throughout that inaugural WNBA season, Uzun demonstrated remarkable consistency and basketball acumen by averaging 4.4 points per game while distributing 3.0 assists and recording 0.9 steals per contest, statistics that clearly illustrate her ability to impact the game in multiple facets while maintaining excellent decision-making and court vision. Her early-season performance was particularly impressive, as she began her professional career by earning starting positions in the first 18 games of her WNBA journey, during which she posted even more impressive numbers including 6.8 points, 4.4 assists, 2.4 rebounds, 1.2 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game while attempting 3.2 three-point shots per contest.
The standout moment of Uzun’s rookie campaign came during her memorable professional debut on June 17, 2024, when she faced the Minnesota Lynx and delivered an outstanding performance that featured 17 points and six assists, immediately announcing her arrival as a legitimate playmaker capable of performing under pressure on the biggest stage. Her consistency as a facilitator was further demonstrated throughout the 2024 season, as she recorded six or more assists in six different games, including a particularly impressive outing against the Los Angeles Sparks on May 26, 2024, where she contributed 11 points and eight assists in a crucial victory that showcased her ability to elevate her teammates’ performance.
Most recently, the 5-foot-10 guard spent time with the Phoenix Mercury during the current 2025 season, appearing in seven games where she continued to demonstrate her value as a reliable backup option by contributing 11 points and 14 assists while maintaining her reputation as a steady presence who can step into any situation and provide immediate production. Her brief stint with Phoenix further solidified her reputation as a professional who can adapt quickly to new systems and coaching philosophies while maintaining her high level of play regardless of her role within the team structure.
On the international stage, Uzun has continued to showcase her talents while representing her native Turkey at the 2025 European Championship, where she posted impressive averages of 7.3 points, 5.3 assists, 3.2 rebounds, 1.0 steals, and 0.7 blocks across six competitive games against some of Europe’s finest basketball talent. Additionally, she currently maintains her connection to high-level international competition through her ongoing association with the prestigious Turkish club Fenerbahce, one of Europe’s most successful and well-respected basketball organizations, which speaks volumes about her standing within the global basketball community.
With this strategic addition to their roster, the Chicago Sky will look to capitalize on Uzun’s veteran presence and international experience as they prepare for their upcoming road contest against the Washington Mystics on July 29, followed by an important four-game homestand that will take place between August 1 and August 7, games that could prove crucial in determining their final playoff positioning and postseason momentum.