Angel Reese

Angel Reese went from college to the WNBA in 2024, and she said she was excited to start over from the bottom. However, she didn’t look like a player starting from the bottom, entering the league as a record-breaking force. In her first year with the Chicago Sky, Reese set a new record for most consecutive double-doubles with 15. She also set a rookie record for most double-doubles in a season with 26 and the record for most rebounds in a single season, but A’ja Wilson later broke that record. Still, Reese became the first WNBA player to average 13.1 rebounds per game. In addition to all her records, she finished second in Rookie of the Year voting and was named an All-Star in her first season.

Reese played a big role in the recent popularity boom of women’s basketball. From the college level to the pros, she’s undoubtedly one of the biggest stars, helping to bring new fans to the game. She’s a unique crossover star of the likes the WNBA hasn’t seen since its early years.

For as many records as Angel Reese has already set, she’s only just getting started. 2024 was just her first year in the WNBA, and she’s only scratching the surface of her potential. While the past few years have been pretty fun for Reese fans, the future will be even better.