Angel Reese has defied expectations throughout her career.
After a successful run with the University of Maryland Terrapins, where she earned multiple accolades including All-American honors, Reese transferred to the LSU Tigers in 2022. She achieved great success at LSU, winning an NCAA championship and being named the NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player. Despite falling short in the 2024 Elite Eight, Reese declared for the 2024 WNBA Draft and was selected as the No. 7 pick by the Chicago Sky.
She quickly proved herself in the WNBA, earning an All-Star nod and garnering praise from analysts like Stephen A. Smith, who believes she could be the Rookie of the Year over her former college rival, Caitlin Clark. Reese’s impressive stats for the Sky include averaging 13.5 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.
Reese’s performance has been highlighted by her exceptional rebounding skills, including recording 15 consecutive double-doubles earlier in the season. Meanwhile, Clark has also had a strong start to her pro career with the Indiana Fever.
Both Reese and Clark are in contention for the Rookie of the Year award, showcasing their impact on their teams and significant growth since entering the league. The future looks bright for these two talented players.
