He is not an angel fallen from heaven, but rather in 7th position in the 2024 Draft for the Chicago Sky. Thursday evening, Angel Reese broke a WNBA record as the young interior compiled 16 points and 18 rebounds to regain victory against the Dallas Wings (83-72). This is the 7th double-double in a row for Angel Reese, which is the new record in the league for a rookie. She thus surpasses Tina Charles (2010) and Cindy Brown (1998) who had achieved 6 double-doubles in a row.
“It’s super stimulating for me”, reacted Reese after the match. “I try to give myself some credit and tell myself that I'm doing a good job, but I still have a lot to do and I'm just super happy to be in this league. »
Next goal in sight? Candace Parker's absolute record, established in 2010. The former WNBA star had 12 double-doubles!
Domination on rebounds
From this 7th double-double, we will remember the 18 rebounds which constitute a personal best for Angel Reese and confirms his domination under the circles. Enough to follow in the footsteps of Sylvia Fowles, the MVP of the WNBA Finals 2015 and 2017 with the Sky.
“I love Sylvia, she was a great person to me and a great mentor to me while I was at LSU”recalls Angel Reese. “I know she will be very proud of me. »
Caitlin Clark's best enemy (whom she will meet again on Sunday), the NCAA champion now averages 10.8 rebounds this season in her 14 appearances, which places her just behind A'ja Wilson, the reigning double MVP. “I just want to do whatever it takes to win, and getting rebounds is what I do to win.”she concludes.
