Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese has made the most of her first 29 WNBA games.
She quickly became a rebounding force, grabbing 22 rebounds in the Sky's 77-75 loss to the defending champion Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, marking the third time in the past three games that Reese has recorded 20 or more rebounds.
The seventh overall pick in this year's draft has recorded a double-double in 22 games and will play in Wednesday's matchup between the Sky and the Washington Mystics. Reese's impressive showing ties her with Tina Charles for the most games played by a WNBA rookie.
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Chicago Sky player Angel Reese, wearing number 5, watches a game against the Phoenix Mercury at the Footprint Center on August 18, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images)
Reece's form so far this season has added fuel to the fire in a tight race between the Sky star and Caitlin Clark for the title of league's best newcomer.
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While Clarke remains the favourite for the award, Rees said her focus is ultimately on getting the Sky back on a winning trajectory.
“I'm not obsessed with personal accolades,” Rees says. told Complex“I'm focused on my team and what we need to do as a team to win.”
Chicago Sky's No. 5 Angel Reese shoots a free throw during a game at Mohegan Sun Arena on Aug. 23, 2024 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Dylan Goodman/NBAE via Getty Images)
The Sky have lost three straight games since the WNBA returned from a multi-week Olympic postponement. Chicago currently sits fourth in the Eastern Conference standings, ahead of the Atlanta Dream and last-place Washington Mystics.
The Reese-Clark rivalry that began in college basketball has carried over to the WNBA, where the two rookies have already faced off three times this season. Clark and the Fever beat Reese and the Sky in the first two meetings, while Chicago defeated Indiana in the third meeting.
Team WNBA players Angel Reese (#5) and Kaitlyn Clark (#22) walk during the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game at the Footprint Center on July 20, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)
Sky is set to host the Fever on August 30th.
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Reese is averaging 13.5 points and 12.9 rebounds per game this season. She also announced the launch of her podcast, “Unapologetically Angel,” with new episodes set to premiere every Thursday.
Reese said the platform gives him the opportunity to connect with fans away from the basketball court.
“This is another way for me to connect with my fans and reach new audiences that I haven't necessarily met before,” Reese said in an interview with Complex. “I can't wait to share a different side with my listeners and invite them on this journey with me.”
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