Zachary Draves has been the beat writer for the Chicago Sky and Iowa Hawkeyes at Swish Appeal since 2021. He is a sports writer, high school sports broadcaster, and aspiring filmmaker
Iowa update: The Hawkeyes move on to the Sweet 16
Before the most raucous of Carver-Hawkeye Arena crowds, the Hawkeyes’ backs were up against the wall, but they persevered, advancing to the Sweet 16.
Iowa update: The Hawkeyes look forward to the challenge
The road back to the Final Four will be challenging for the Hawkeyes, but not too out of the ordinary.
WNBA players go fanatical for Fanatics
The Las Vegas Aces’ Alysha Clark and the Chicago Sky’s Brianna Turner look to future off-the-court opportunities as they participate in Fanatics’ innovative internship program for athletes.
Iowa update: Clark makes history—again
The Hawkeyes came ready to play, Caitlin Clark passed Pete Maravich, and the seniors got their props.
Iowa update: Clark announces WNBA future, but Hawkeyes’ core is focused
The Hawkeye seniors both reflect and look ahead, hoping their tenure doesn’t come to a close too soon.
Why brighter days are ahead for the Sky
After acquiring a second first-round draft pick, the Chicago Sky will have the opportunity to select two instant-impact players. Here’s a look at two players who could be perfect fits in Chi-Town.
Clark claims her place in history
Before one of the most raucous of crowds, Caitlin Clark etched her name amongst the greats during a golden era for women’s basketball.
The Sky is not falling
During a free agency period filled with unexpected twists, there may be some light that emerges from the Sky, both from Chicago’s remaining and arriving talent.
Iowa Update: Stuelke amazes with 47 points
The sheer excellence of a Hawkeye fan favorite defined the evening.
A’ja talks about her new book, “Dear Black Girls”
The two-time WNBA MVP, back-to-back WNBA champion and Olympic gold medalist shares poignant and powerful stories as a way to uplift and inspire Black women and girls to be their authentic selves.