Drafted fifth overall by the Chicago Sky in the 2015 WNBA Draft, Cheyenne Parker-Tyus embarked on a professional journey that has established her as a formidable power forward in the league. Over six seasons with the Sky, she consistently developed her game, notably adding three-point shooting to her repertoire in 2018 and achieving career highs in points and rebounds. Parker-Tyus led the team and ranked 15th in the WNBA in rebounds with 196 in 2018, while also ranking 14th in the league for blocks per game at 1.1 in the same year. Her tenure with the Sky included setting a new career-high of 22 points against Connecticut in 2019, showcasing her growing offensive capabilities.
Her global presence includes playing for teams in China (Henan Phoenix, Sichuan Blue Whales, Zhejiang Chouzhou Bank, Beijing Great Wall), Poland (Wisla Krakow), South Korea (KEB-Hanabank), France (Basket Lattes), and Italy (Virtus Bologna). These international stints have seen her lead leagues in rebounds and earn an All-Star title in the WCBA, solidifying her reputation as a versatile and dominant force. In 2025, Parker-Tyus signed with the Las Vegas Aces, where she immediately made a significant contribution to the team’s success, helping secure a WNBA Championship in the same year. Currently applying her elite skills to the Aces, her professional standing is further amplified through strategic partnerships with prominent brands such as SKIMS, underscoring her marketability and broad appeal both on and off the court.