D'Tigress: Rena Wakama shines as Chicago Sky celebrates Nigerian Night

The Chicago Sky hosted a "Nigerian Night" for the WNBA clash against the Seattle Storm.

The Nigerian Night celebrated the team's deep connections to Nigerian culture and basketball.

The event was highlighted by Chicago Sky Associate Coach Rena Wakama, who is the head coach of Nigeria's Senior Women's Basketball Team known as the D'Tigress.

Wakama joined the Chicago Sky before the start of the season and left to help Nigeria win their fifth straight AfroBasket title.

The "Nigerian Night" was a showcase of cultural pride, with Coach Wakama and some players in traditional Nigerian attire.

The Chicago Sky's social media posts captured the pre-game showcase as the players in their Nigerian-themed outfits, walking the red carpet.

The Chicago Sky's roster includes two players of Nigerian descent, Elizabeth Williams and Michaela Onyenwere.

Williams was a key contributor in the game recording 10 points, nine rebounds, and four assists, while Onyenwere, despite limited playing time, managed two assists.

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The opposing Seattle Storm also featured Nneka Ogwumike, a player of Nigerian descent.

Ogwumike led the Storm scoring 21 points, grabbing six rebounds, and dishing out five assists, as they recorded a 94-88 victory on the road.

Ogwumike, Williams and Onyenwere are all eligible to represent Nigeria's D'Tigress at the FIBA Women's World Cup in 2026.