Shyla Heal will join the Chicago Sky as pick number eight in WNBA draft
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Shyla Heal leaves the WNBL'S Townsville Fire for the WNBA.
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Shyla Heal, the daughter of Australian basketball great Shane Heal, is headed to the WNBA after being taken by Chicago Sky with pick eight at the draft.
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She debuted in the WNBL at the age of 14
The now 19-year-old has played for South East Queensland Stars, Perth Lynx , Bendigo Spirit and Townsville Fire during her time in the WNBL
The 19-year-old guard's first-round selection follows her standout WNBL season with Townsville Fire.