Sky waives Christon, finalizes roster

From Daily Herald News Services

The Chicago Sky announced Thursday that forward Shameka Christon, a former all-star and starter acquired in a big trade in 2010, has been waived from the team.

“It’s an unfortunate set of circumstances, yet it’s the nature and reality of sports,” said Pokey Chatman, head coach and general manager of the Sky. “Meka was obviously someone we were looking forward to returning back to form and helping us reach our goals.”

Christon, a former all-star while playing for the New York Liberty, played in 10 games for the Sky in 2010, averaging 8.5 points and 2.4 rebounds before an eye injury sidelined her for the remainder of the season. She also suffered a concussion and recently injured a knee and was expected to miss eight weeks this season.

“Although she’s had an unbelievably difficult year considering her eye, concussion, and knee,” continued Chatman, “I’m positive she will find the resolve to bounce back. We wish her all the best on her road to recovery.”

Christon, a former Arkansas Razorback, was originally acquired by the Sky in March 2010 following a trade with the Liberty, where she had played for six seasons.

Roster setWith the departure of Christon, the Sky#146;s 11-player roster is set at the team prepares for its season opener on the road against the Indiana Fever on Saturday. The final roster includes six returning players from the 2010 team and three rookies among the five newcomers.2011 Chicago Sky Roster No. Player Pos. Ht. From Experience25 Angie Bjorklund G/F 6-0 Tennessee R3 Dominique Canty G 5-9 Alabama 1234 Sylvia Fowles C 6-6 Louisiana State 333 Cathrine Kraayeveld F 6-3 Oregon 610 Epiphanny Prince G 5-9 Rutgers 12 Michelle Snow C 6-5 Tennessee 930 Carolyn Swords F/C 6-6 Boston College R5 Erin Thorn G 5-9 Brigham Young 821 Courtney Vandersloot G 5-8 Gonzaga R14 Lyndsay Wisdom-Hylton F 6-2 Purdue 21 Tamera Young F 6-2 James Madison 3Head coach/GM: Pokey Chatman; assistants: Jeff House, Christie SidesSource: Chicago Sky