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Angel Reese earns WNBA Rookie of the Month with historic double-double streak
By Pilar Rossi,
1 day ago
Angel Reese is the new queen of double-doubles, and it earned her some league recognition.
The Chicago Sky forward was named WNBA Rookie of the Month after averaging 14.5 points, 13.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 32.0 minutes per game across 11 outings in June.
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese celebrating her victory in a basketball game against Indiana Fever at Wintrust Arena. Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Earning Rookie of the Month honors, Angel Reese has been putting in work with consistent double-double performances ✅
“She’s gonna continue to do what she does, that’s who she is, she’s always gonna come out and play hard and confident and give you everything that she has,” Sky head coach Teresa Weatherspoon told reporters, according to ESPN .
“She’s the hardest person on herself, so proud of what she’s doing and what she’ll continue to do.”
Sky forward Angel Reese (5) goes to the basket against Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston. Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Caitlin Clark prepares a technical foul shot during a WNBA game against the Phoenix Mercury. AP
The guard, before Tuesday’s play, led all the 2024 rookies in scoring (17.6 points per game), field goals made (46), 3-pointers made (24), free throws made (42), assists per game (6.6) and minutes played (33 per game).
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