The Sky only managed 13 wins despite the entry of highly touted rookies Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese, which they selected as the No. 3 and No. 7 overall picks, respectively, in last year's draft.

The vibes are here,” Reese said on Day 1 of training camp. “The energy is here. We know what it’s going to take.”

A Maryland native, Reese played college basketball for the University of Maryland and for Louisiana State University, which she led to its first national championship.