Chicago Sky Select UCLA's Gabriela Jaquez in WNBA Draft

The Sky also pick Ole Miss forward Latasha Lattimore in the second round.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 1:08am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented WNBA basketball game, with sharp planes of navy, sky blue, and bright orange representing the dynamic action on the court.The Chicago Sky's roster overhaul continues with the selection of two new young talents in the 2026 WNBA Draft.Chicago Today

The Chicago Sky selected UCLA guard Gabriela Jaquez with the 5th overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. Jaquez, a national champion with the Bruins, will join a new-look Sky roster that has been very active in the offseason. The Sky also picked Ole Miss forward Latasha Lattimore in the second round.

Why it matters

The Sky are looking to rebuild their roster after trading away star player Angel Reese. Jaquez and Lattimore will be key additions as the team aims to return to the playoffs and compete for a WNBA championship.

The details

Jaquez was one of a record six UCLA players selected in the draft, with center Lauren Betts going 4th overall to the Washington Mystics and point guard Kiki Rice going 6th to the Toronto Tempo. Jaquez averaged 13.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.1 steals per game for the national champion Bruins. Lattimore, a 6-foot-4 forward, averaged 10.9 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists for Ole Miss.

  • The 2026 WNBA Draft took place on April 14, 2026.

The players

Gabriela Jaquez

A shooting guard who helped lead UCLA to the national championship and was selected 5th overall by the Chicago Sky in the 2026 WNBA Draft.

Latasha Lattimore

A 6-foot-4 forward from Ole Miss who was selected by the Chicago Sky in the second round of the 2026 WNBA Draft.

Angel Reese

A star player for the Chicago Sky who was recently traded away as the team looks to rebuild its roster.

Skylar Diggins

A free agent guard who signed with the Chicago Sky in the offseason to bolster their backcourt.

Courtney Vandersloot

A guard who re-signed with the Chicago Sky in the offseason to provide depth in the backcourt.

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What they’re saying

“Gabriela Jaquez is a great addition to our team. She's a proven winner and will bring a lot of energy and skill to our roster.”

— James Wade, Head Coach, Chicago Sky

What’s next

The Sky will look to integrate Jaquez and Lattimore into their new-look roster as they prepare for the 2026 WNBA season and aim to return to the playoffs.

The takeaway

The Chicago Sky are undergoing a roster overhaul, trading away star player Angel Reese and signing free agents like Skylar Diggins. Their draft picks of Gabriela Jaquez and Latasha Lattimore signal an effort to build a younger, more well-rounded team that can compete for a WNBA championship in the coming years.