In a thrilling game against the Minnesota Lynx, Chicago Sky’s rookie sensation Angel Reese made history. She grabbed her 405th rebound of the season, breaking Sylvia Fowles’ WNBA record set in 2018. This feat cements Reese’s place as the new queen of rebounds in women’s basketball.
Record-Breaking Performance Stuns Fans and Players Alike
Reese entered Sunday’s game needing just six rebounds to break the record. In the second quarter, she snagged the historic 405th rebound. At only 22 years old, Reese has shown she’s a force to be reckoned with on the court.
The young star leads the WNBA in rebounds, averaging 12.9 per game. This puts her on track to set the highest single-season average ever. With eight games left, Reese could push the record even higher.
From College Champ to WNBA Rookie Sensation
Reese’s journey to the WNBA has been impressive. She led LSU to a national championship in 2023. Despite concerns about her offensive game, the Chicago Sky picked her seventh in the 2024 draft.
While she’s struggled with shooting, hitting only 38.6% of her shots, Reese excels in other areas. Her rebounding skills have surpassed all expectations. She recently became the first WNBA player to grab 20 or more rebounds in three straight games.
Breaking Records Left and Right
Reese isn’t just setting rebounding records. She’s also making waves in other areas:
- She broke Tina Charles’ rookie record for most double-doubles, with 23 so far.
- Reese is close to breaking the record for most offensive rebounds in a season.
“We’re catchin’ your drift Angel Reese,” the WNBA tweeted. “She rebounds and hustles relentlessly like Dennis Rodman, and we’re living for the whole look rockin’ his jersey.”
The Future Looks Bright for Reese and the WNBA
As Reese continues to dominate on the boards, she’s also in the running for Rookie of the Year. Her main competition is Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark.
With her record-breaking performance, Reese has shown she’s more than just a rookie. She’s a game-changing player who could reshape the WNBA for years to come.
