Angel Reese Shatters WNBA Records in Stellar Rookie Season

Angel Reese is impressing everyone in her first year in the WNBA with her amazing ability to grab rebounds. In a close 82-80 defeat against the Connecticut Sun, Reese maintained her strong performance on the glass, securing 20 rebounds and contributing 13 points for the Chicago Sky. She has now achieved a new WNBA record by grabbing 20 rebounds in her second straight game. Reese is the initial player in the league’s history to accomplish consecutive games with 20 rebounds each.

Joining Elite Company

Reese’s success elevates her to the top tier. Tina Charles in 2010 is the only other WNBA player to achieve the feat of multiple 20-rebound games in a rookie season. Reese’s performance stands out in the broader professional basketball landscape as well. She is the most recent rookie to achieve this milestone since Shaquille O’Neal did it with the Orlando Magic in 1993.

Consistent Impact

Even though she only made 3 out of 12 shots, Reese demonstrated her proficiency by making seven out of eight free throws. She made a significant defensive contribution as well, with two blocks improving her overall performance. Earlier this year, Reese achieved a WNBA milestone by accomplishing 15 consecutive double-doubles and has since added five more double-doubles in a row.

Rookie of the Year Contention

Reese’s outstanding performance this season has made her a strong contender for the Rookie of the Year honor. She is closely competing with Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark, with similar averages of 13.6 points and 12.3 rebounds per game. Reese is currently 12th on the all-time single-season leaderboard with 352 rebounds accumulated during this season.

Challenging Records

Reese is set to surpass Sylvia Fowles’ single-season rebound record of 404 set in 2018 with 12 games left. Fowles grabbed an average of 11.9 rebounds per game that season, a statistic that Reese is ready to rival.

Angel Reese is becoming one of the standout rookies in the WNBA due to her record-setting performances and consistent contributions, with her season on track to make history.