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Allie Quigley Retires From WNBA to Focus on Family

The former Chicago Sky star ends her 14-year career just weeks after her wife broke her scoring record, with Vandersloot now recovering from an ACL tear.

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Jul 29, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky guard Allie Quigley (14) brings the ball up court against the New York Liberty during the first half of the WNBA game at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • Quigley announced her retirement in The Players’ Tribune on June 10, confirming she will not return after sitting out since 2023.
  • She cited her decision to step away in order to become a mother following the birth of her daughter Jana Christine on April 8.
  • Over 14 seasons and 347 games, Quigley was a three-time All-Star, two-time Sixth Woman of the Year and a key contributor to the Sky’s 2021 championship.
  • She finished as Chicago’s all-time leading scorer before point guard Courtney Vandersloot surpassed her mark last month.
  • Quigley plans to prioritize family life as Vandersloot undergoes rehabilitation from a season-ending ACL injury.