Chicago Sky's James Wade Named WNBA Train of the Month

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Chicago Sky's James Wade Named WNBA Coach of the MonthChicago Skies General Manager/Head Coach James Wade has been chosen as the WNBA Train of the Month, the organization announced on led the Sky to a 9-2 record throughout the month of June, raising the team to No. 1 in the Eastern Conference. With Chicago balancing a league-best in helps and the second ideal in points, Wade has actually aided the Sky reach the highest possible gaining percent in the league at.750. The news comes quickly after Wade was selected as one of 2 head instructors for the 2022 ATT WNBA All-Star Game. Wade will certainly train Group Stewart, led by Seattle Storm onward Breanna Stewart and co-captained by Minnesota Lynx's Sylvia Fowles. Wade will likewise be coaching two of his own Sky gamers in Kahleah Copper and Emma this year, Wade was likewise identified for his coaching accomplishments after being chosen to join the U.S.A. Female's National Team coaching team at the 2022 United States National Team training school and FIBA Globe Mug Qualifying Event in Washington, D. distinctions return to 2017 as well, acting as the Minnesota Lynx aide coach for 2 years and sustaining the group to winning the 2017 WNBA Championship, before taking over as head coach for the Sky in 2019. He likewise functioned as the assistant coach for the San Antonio Stars from 2012-16 and trained in the EuroLeague for BLMA in France and UMMC Ekaterinburg in Russia, where he led Ekat to the 2018 EuroLeague joining the Sky Sky Store, Wade led the team to its first WNBA championship and 2nd championship game in 2021. He was additionally recognized as the 2019 WNBA Coach of the Year during his first period in and the Sky are presently on a five-game winning touch as they head right into Wednesday's video game versus the Minnesota Lynx. The video game will certainly be held at the Target Center at 12:00 p.m. CT and will be transmitted on NBA TELEVISION, Bally Sports North Additional and CW 26. ### MEDIA CONTACTS: Kelly Kane Director of Public Relations|kkanePR Coordinator|cebisuyaPHOTOS, B-ROLL, MEDIA PROPERTY: NBA Material NetworkQUESTIONS: Chicago Sky Media Relations|

 

Edited April 19 by Jackson85