Lily had a great first game for Chicago Sky Basketball Academy 2026-White today at our PGH Victory Region Finals. She drained a high-arcing rainbow three from the corner off the hop. Shortly after, she grabbed an aggressive defensive rebound, pushed the ball with pace in transition, and accelerated down the lane with a full head of steam to score a floater in traffic. Lily finished her basket cut on the block, gained the advantage, and grabbed the offensive rebound to score a strong put back off two feet. She buried another confident wing triple off the hop and caused turnovers with her active hands on defense. Lily was a playmaker on both ends who stood out.

Lily Pones Lily Pones 5'6" | SG/SF IL is listed as a SG but she displayed her PG abilities today in her contests. Pones was setting up the offense for her team, running the show at the top of the key, and making smart plays when they mattered the most. She didn’t seem to force any action but instead, she let the game come to her. Something that is easier said than done. This isn’t someone that is going to kill you with flashy moves but more-so with steady play. Which is very much respectable. I’ll be back to watch Pones and her Sky group again tomorrow. If they have another showing like they did Saturday morning, they will finish this weekend proud but not satisfied.