‘We’re so sad.’ Despite loss, future is bright for Sky, fans say

Samantha Correa and her dad, Willie, joined other fans Thursday evening who trickled into Wintrust Arena a couple hours before tipoff of the Chicago Sky’s decisive game five matchup with the Connecticut Sun. Win or lose, Willie Correa and other fans said the team has established a bright future for itself. “Now I feel like it’s just a winning culture, and I would love to continue to see it,” Willie Correa said. (Brian Rich/Sun-Times)

Throngs of disappointed Chicago Sky fans spilled out of Wintrust Arena on Thursday night after seeing their team eliminated from the WNBA Playoffs by the Connecticut Sun, ending the Sky’s dream of a second straight trip to the finals. 

But despite the loss, many fans expressed optimism at the team’s future, saying the deep playoff run proved how talented the team is.