Angel Reese set a new WNBA record on Sunday, continuing her dominating rookie season with the Chicago Sky.
Reese recorded another double-double against the Minnesota Lynx, extending his record for most consecutive double-doubles in a single season.
She became the first player in WNBA history to record 10 consecutive double-doubles in a single season, breaking the record shared by two-time MVP Candace Parker.
Parker set the previous record with nine consecutive double-doubles in 2015, and Reese did it again.
Reese is showing great signs of improvement as a rookie and has a chance to continue making WNBA history.
Let’s put her in history 👏
Angel Reese became the first player in WNBA history to record 10 consecutive double-doubles in a single game.
She will overtake Candace Parker (2015 9th place) Welcome to #W pic.twitter.com/Fz7wcu4Muf
— WNBA (@WNBA) June 30, 2024
She’s on track to break Yolanda Griffith’s record for most offensive rebounds in a season (162 in 2001). Reese is on track to beat that record.
After Sunday’s game, Reese has 81 offensive rebounds in 17 games and is on track to reach 190 this year.
Despite his new team struggling to start the 2024 season, Coach Rees has been great this year.
There were a few “welcome to the league” moments in the first few weeks, but Reese is beginning to get over the learning curve.
A top-10 selection in the 2024 WNBA Draft, she is currently averaging 13.5 points, 11.1 rebounds and a team-high 1.6 steals per game.
She’s already recorded an impressive number of double-doubles in her first 17 games this season and recently became the first WNBA player this year to record consecutive double-doubles with five or more steals.
Reese also credits Kim Mulkey and the LSU program for his success at the next level while navigating his first professional season.
“Kim Mulkey prepared me for this moment,” Reese told CBS Sports. “At Louisiana State, practices were like four hours. I was prepared, I was practicing. I thought the training would be a lot harder. I really felt prepared. There hasn’t been any surprises in the WNBA yet.”
Reese, who leads WNBA rookies in several categories, including offensive rebounding, had a good month for her in June, showing signs of poise and improvement.
In June, she led all rookies in a variety of categories, including points, rebounds, steals, win shares and double-doubles.
“It’s been a while since I’ve been in the WNBA,” Reese said of adjusting from college basketball to the WNBA.
“To be honest with you, I think my speed is definitely good, but I know since I got into the league that defense and rebounding are always things you can take to the next level. I knew that was going to be my forte. I think I’ve done a great job with defense and rebounding. I think I still have room to grow offensively, but I think I’ve done a great job so far,” she said.
After two seasons in Baton Rouge, Reese has risen to the top and garnered attention as one of the most influential players in college basketball.
Along with Caitlin Clark, both superstars brought attention to the game of women’s basketball in different ways.
The decision to leave LSU a year early was a difficult one for Reese, but one she knew she had to make.
“It was hard leaving LSU, but she talked to (head coach Theresa Weatherspoon) and she trusted me and I know she does the same. (Weatherspoon) expects a lot from me…” Reese said after last Friday’s game against the Mystics. “I’m just glad that Mulkey loves me and supports me. I want everyone to know that Kim Mulkey loves you off the court and will support you no matter what. She’s like a mother to me.”
Coach Reese and the Chicago Sky are on a roll with a 6-10 record in their first 16 games this season, with rookies leading the way for the team.
Reese has led the women’s basketball program to new heights in her two seasons at Louisiana State, leading the Tigers to their first NCAA championship last season. She recorded 61 double-doubles at Louisiana State, second only to Sylvia Fowles in school history.
“Angel transferred to LSU after her first season in Baton Rouge and helped transform our program,” said Head Coach Kim Mulkey. “When she came here she said she wanted to be here for two seasons and she lived up to those expectations. It was a truly amazing two years. We are all grateful for Angel Reese’s contributions to this program, helping us win our first national championship and contributing to the university as a whole. She not only grew our program but impacted the growth of women’s basketball across the country. We wish her the best as she moves on to the WNBA and look forward to seeing all she accomplishes. We will miss her but will always cherish the two years we spent together. Forever LSU.”
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