Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have emerged as the top two rookies in the WNBA this season, despite all the headlines and narratives.
Clark, drafted first overall by the Indiana Fever after a successful college career at Iowa, was expected to excel. Reese, drafted at No. 7, has surprised many with her quick adjustment.
Reese, a dominant center, has already broken the WNBA’s record for consecutive double-doubles with 11 and counting.
Both players will represent the WNBA All-Star team, but not the US women’s Olympic squad.
Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark are battling for the WNBA’s Rookie of the Year Award
Caitlin Clark
16.0 points
5.7 rebounds
7.1 assists
1.3 steals
0.8 blocks
Angel Reese
13.2 points
11.8 rebounds
1.9 assists
1.4 steals
0.2 blocks
This is the first time two rookies have made the All-Star team since 2014.
However, they won’t share the Rookie of the Year award, which will come down to their individual performances.
Clark has put up impressive numbers but faces criticism for turnovers and inefficient shooting, while Reese’s impact on winning is more significant, especially defensively.
