It was pretty much expected that Caitlin Clark would secure the WNBA Rookie of the Year Award as soon as the Indiana Fever picked her as the #1 overall draft in April.
However, there’s now a growing debate about the possibility of Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese, who was picked #7 overall, taking home the award. Reese is putting up impressive stats, even breaking the WNBA record for consecutive double-doubles with 13 games.
But there’s a catch – many of Reese’s rebounds come from her own missed layups. In fact, she only makes 44% of her layups and has had 40 of them blocked out of 185 attempts.
Excitement is building for Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese to win Rookie of the Year, but her advanced stats are not very good.
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This raises questions about her performance as one of the best post players in the league.
Moreover, her offensive efficiency is lacking, with a shooting percentage of only 42% despite the majority of her shots coming from within eight feet of the basket.
Reese’s effectiveness is further called into question by her low block and field goal percentages compared to other rookies like Caitlin Clark.
Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark (pictured) deserves to win WNBA Rookie of the Year over Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese, and it’s not that close.
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While Reese has some strong attributes like her rebounding ability and work ethic, her overall skill level falls short compared to Caitlin Clark, who is making a bigger impact on her team’s performance.
Caitlin Clark stands out as a more skilled player than Angel Reese, making her the clear choice for Rookie of the Year.
Clark’s impact on the Indiana Fever’s success and the unique qualities she brings to the court set her apart from other rookies, solidifying her position as the front-runner for the award.
Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark (left) deserves to win WNBA Rookie of the Year over Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese (right), and it’s not that close.
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