Angel Reese is making a strong case to be named the WNBA Rookie of the Year this season.
USC’s Juju Watkins, one of the top players in women’s college basketball, agrees with Reese’s candidacy for the award. In an interview with GQ Sports, Watkins expressed her support for Reese as the frontrunner for the award so far this season.
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Reese has proven herself as a standout candidate for Rookie of the Year. She has been named an All-Star and is the first rookie since Aaliyah Boston in 2023 to receive the WNBA Player of the Week award.
She is currently on a 14-game double-double streak, breaking the previous record held by former Sky forward Candace Parker. Reese’s impressive performance is setting her apart in the race for the award.
While Caitlin Clark is a strong contender for the award, especially after recording a triple-double, Reese’s consistency and impact on the court are undeniable. The competition for the rookie award remains exciting as the season progresses.
