The Chicago Sky made a bold statement when they let go of Teresa Weatherspoon after just one season at the helm. It was clear they “felt it was time to make a change” and achieve better results, and now, it looks like they’ve found the right captain for their ship in Tyler Marsh, who has just been named the new head coach. What makes this appointment particularly exciting is Marsh’s initial actions just after stepping into the role, which may pave the way for a stronger partnership with star player Angel Reese.

The Chicago Sky officially announced Tyler Marsh as their new boss late Saturday evening, and it didn’t take long for him to get to work. Almost immediately after the news broke, Marsh had reportedly reached out to his star player, Angel Reese, who had a standout rookie season. A fan account dedicated to the hooper posted a heartwarming snapshot of one report highlighting the new HC’s actions and wrote, “One of Tyler Marsh’s first actions as the new head coach of the @ChicagoSky was to call Angel Reese.🚨”

This gesture shows that Marsh is eager to build a strong connection with Reese and set the stage for a successful partnership, heading into a new season. She even celebrated Marsh’s arrival at the Windy City franchise with a simple yet telling tweet, posting just the letter “W.” With both coach and player aligned, it looks like the Sky could be headed for an exciting and successful season ahead.

The 36-year-old coming, after serving as an assistant coach to Las Vegas Aces, becomes the youngest name in the league now holding such a job title. In fact, Angel Reese has every reason to be optimistic, especially since Marsh has been a longtime admirer of her game.

Tyler Marsh brings hope for “heartbroken” Angel Reese and the Sky’s future

The Chicago Sky’s decision to bring Tyler Marsh on board speaks volumes about their desire for change after a disappointing season. Marsh becomes the team’s 4th head coach since their championship win in 2021. Angel Reese, a standout player for the Sky, openly shared her disappointment over Teresa Weatherspoon’s firing, feeling gutted.

“I’m heartbroken. I’m literally lost for words knowing what this woman meant to me in such a pivotal point in my life. She was the only person that believed in me,” a small part of her tweet read. However, Tyler’s appointment seems to be a breath of fresh air!

Recently resurfaced comments from Tyler Marsh reveal that he’s not just a new coach for the Chicago Sky—he’s also been an admirer of Angel Reese’s game, and even during her days at LSU, he had been paying close attention!

In a tweet he posted in January, he noted, “Drastic difference in AR (Reese) footwork when patient vs. when rushed. Been on point today. Keep feeding her.”

Angel Reese already boasts impressive rebounding instincts, but there’s room for growth in her offensive game. That’s why bringing in a coach like Tyler Marsh, who played a key role in developing league MVP A’ja Wilson, is such an exciting move for her career.

It’ll be fascinating to see how the WNBA hooper’s game evolves with someone who truly admires her talent, motivating her from the sidelines. Regardless of the outcome, Tyler Marsh’s initial call to Angel Reese is already a promising sign for the Chicago Sky franchise.