Chicago Sky rookie forward Angel Reese has firmly established herself in WNBA history.
In a game against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Friday night, Reese achieved her 23rd double-double of the season, surpassing WNBA legend Tina Charles for the most double-doubles by a rookie in a single season. Additionally, Reese set a new record for rebounds in a single season by a WNBA rookie, finishing the game with 399 rebounds.
Despite the Sky’s loss to the Fever, Reese’s record-breaking performance highlights the extraordinary season she is having with Chicago.
Both Reese and Clark have made significant impacts on the league, emerging as crucial figures for its future. Reese’s impressive double-double and rebound records underscore her remarkable contributions and signal a bright future for the Sky.
ONE OF ONE.
With her 23rd double-double of the season, Angel Reese passes Tina Charles for the most by a rookie in WNBA history 🔥#WelcometotheW pic.twitter.com/lGRh1irCaA
— WNBA (@WNBA) August 31, 2024
A rebounding machine 💪
With her 11th rebound of the night, Angel Reese passes Tina Charles for the most rebounds by a rookie in WNBA history!#WelcometotheW pic.twitter.com/t22dVmpvea
— WNBA (@WNBA) August 31, 2024
