Caitlin Clark is making waves in the WNBA and Angel Reese’s performance has quietly improved, but that may not last long.
Reese was the seventh pick in April’s draft by the Chicago Sky and was under pressure to perform well.
She succeeded, and made WNBA history on Thursday night.
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Chicago Sky No. 5 Angel Reese plays defenseman during a game against the Las Vegas Aces at Wintrust Arena on June 27, 2024 in Chicago. (Randy Bellis/NBAE via Getty Images)
The former Louisiana State University superstar and college national champion tied the league record for consecutive games with a double-double in a single season.
Reese had 18 points and 11 rebounds in the Sky’s 95-83 loss to the Las Vegas Aces, tying Candace Parker with her ninth consecutive game with double figures in both points and rebounds.
Angel Reese, No. 5 of the Chicago Sky, watches a game against the Las Vegas Aces at Wintrust Arena on June 27, 2024 in Chicago. (Randy Bellis/NBAE via Getty Images)
As of Thursday, Reese was averaging 13.2 points and 11.1 rebounds per game, second only to A’ja Wilson in the WNBA. The two players together account for half of the players averaging a double-double in the league.
Reese is fresh off a 25-point performance against Clark and the Indiana Fever, including 15 points in the fourth quarter to cap a stunning comeback win.
Reese averaged 20.9 points and 14.4 rebounds at LSU.
Angel Reese, No. 5 of the Chicago Sky, watches a game against the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 16, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)
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With the loss, the Sky fall to 6-10, but they certainly have a new star in Reese.
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