With the Olympics starting this week, the WNBA is taking a break until August 14.
During this pause, it’s a good opportunity to evaluate the performance of some of the league’s top rookies.
Players like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have seamlessly transitioned into the league, with Clark being named an All-Star and Reese showcasing impressive skills as well.
As the WNBA regular season crosses its halfway point, here is a look at how six notable rookies have fared according to Mail Sport.
Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever
Clark, the top overall pick after a stellar college career at Iowa, has quickly made an impact as one of the best pro players.
She ranks 13th in the league with 17.1 points per game, the highest among rookies, and leads the league in assists with 8.2 per game.
Caitlin Clark has had an extremely impressive start to life in the WNBA with the Fever
While Clark has been a key player for the Fever, there are areas for improvement, such as turnovers and three-point shooting efficiency.
Despite these areas, her overall performance has been exceptional.
Grade: A-
Angel Reese, Chicago Sky
Similar to Clark, Reese has handled the spotlight well in the W.
She set a WNBA record for double-doubles and leads the league in rebounds per game.
Angel Reese set a WNBA record with 15 straight double-doubles for the Chicago Sky
Although Reese has excelled in rebounding, there are areas like scoring efficiency that need improvement.
Overall, Reese has been a defensive asset for the team.
Grade: B+
