The remarkable rookie campaign of Angel Reese is ended. The Chicago Sky attacker claimed to have suffered a season-ending wrist injury on social media on Saturday night, an injury the team verified.
What a year it has been. I never would have thought my rookie season’s last bucket would be a 3, but perhaps it was God telling me to give them a taste of what they can expect to see more of in Year 2 haha,” Reese tweeted.
I’ve proven throughout that I belong in this level, even in the face of doubts from others. My only goal in life has been to enter the W and have an influence. I’ll work to continue doing that, and I can declare with confidence that I have done so.
The seventh overall choice in the draft, Reese, averaged 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds at the end of the year. In WNBA history, this is the greatest rebound average. With 26 double-doubles, Reese also established a rookie record. Her most recent came on Friday night during a 92-78 victory against Los Angeles.
Since the two teams met each other in the NCAA final two years ago, Reese and rookie Caitlin Clark from Indiana have been close friends. Reese’s LSU team emerged victorious. This season, the two have improved the WNBA’s attendance, broadcast ratings, and retail sales.
Reese broke the league record earlier in the season by recording a double-double in 15 straight games. She also surpassed Sylvia Fowles’ record of 404 rebounds in a season to create a new record.
This year, the rookie for the Sky totaled 446 rebounds, including a record-tying 172 on the offensive glass. This season, A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces has amassed 406 rebounds.
Chicago and Atlanta are presently tied for the eighth and final playoff place in the WNBA. On Sunday, Dallas will play the Sky.
Reese will participate in the upcoming Unrivaled 3-on-3 league, which will launch in Miami over the winter.
