Angel Reese Collects 22nd Double-Double, 2nd in WNBA Rookie of the Year Odds

Chicago Sky rookie forward Angel Reese became the first WNBA player to ever record 20 or more rebounds in three straight games on Sunday.

Reese collected 22 rebounds in Chicago’s 77-75 loss to the Las Vegas Aces. She also pulled down 20 boards in the Sky’s previous two games against the Phoenix Mercury and Connecticut Sun.

The last rookie basketball player to collect 20 rebounds in back-to-back games was the NBA’s Shaquille O’Neal in 1993. The last NBA player to grab 20 boards in three straight games was Ben Wallace in 2003.

Sunday’s performance extends an impressive rookie campaign from Reese, whom the Sky selected from LSU with the No. 7 pick in this year’s historic draft class. Earlier this season, Reese set the WNBA record for the most consecutive double-doubles (15). Reese finished with 11 points and 22 rebounds Sunday. The performance was Reese's 22nd double-double, which matches Tina Charles’ record for the most by a rookie in a single season.

Still, while Reese has enjoyed a historic campaign, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is the overwhelming favorite to win the WNBA Rookie of the Year Award. Clark has -5000 odds of winning the award, while Reese, with the second-best odds, is listed at +1500.

Several factors are likely contributing to the margin, including team performance. The Fever have won four of their past six games — including two of three since the Olympic break — to improve to 13-16. They also have a strong chance of reaching the postseason. Meanwhile, the Sky (11-18) have lost three straight in their battle for the W’s final playoff spot.

On Sunday, the Sky erased a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit against the Aces, but A’ja Wilson’s buzzer-beating layup secured the victory for Vegas.



Reese and fellow rookie Kamilla Cardoso shared defensive responsibilities guarding Wilson throughout the contest and limited the two-time league MVP to 20 points on 8-of-28 shooting.

Wilson is the heavy betting favorite to win MVP again this season. She is listed with -5000 odds to win the award, which would make her the fourth player in WNBA history to win three MVPs, joining Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie and Lauren Jackson.

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