The way forward for the WNBA is in good arms.
Caitlin Clark has lived as much as the hype of being the No. 1 total decide, however Angel Reese has been dominant.
While Clark obtained probably the most votes for the All-Star Game subsequent week, Reese has a report streak of 15 consecutive double-doubles.
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Before the season, Clark was the overwhelming favourite to be the Rookie of the Year, however South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley says, at this second, it belongs to Reese.
“They each are having nice years. Don’t get me incorrect,” Staley instructed TMZ Sports. “If I needed to decide a Rookie of the Year right now … right now, it’s Angel. Not a doubt. What she’s been in a position to do with the double-doubles.
“But hear, the season is midway by way of, and Caitlin is coming.”
Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky handles the ball throughout a recreation towards the Seattle Storm July 5, 2024, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. (Scott Eklund/NBAE through Getty Images)
CAITLIN CLARK RECORDS FIFTH STRAIGHT DOUBLE-DOUBLE AS FEVER STAVE OFF MERCURY COMEBACK
Clark has her personal streak going. She recorded 20 factors and 13 assists for her fifth-consecutive double-double, and she or he’s registered 13 assists in every of her final three video games.
Reese is averaging 13.8 factors and 11.8 rebounds per recreation on 41.1% from the ground, whereas Clark is posting 16.8 factors, 7.8 assists and 5.9 boards on 40.3% taking pictures and 34% from 3-point vary.
Reese is one in every of 4 gamers averaging a double-double, whereas her 11.8 boards per recreation lead the WNBA. Clark’s 7.8 assists per contest rank second. Clark and Reese rank first and second in factors per recreation amongst rookies.
Staley later added that it could come all the way down to their respective crew’s success. Both groups would qualify for the playoffs. Clark’s Indiana Fever are seventh, and the Chicago Sky are eighth.
Angel Reese (5) of the Chicago Sky and Caitlin Clark (22) of the Indiana Fever through the second half June 23, 2024, at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. (Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire through Getty Images)
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It’s been fairly a run for the Fever, although. Indiana has gained seven of its final 11 contests after beginning the season 3-10.
Both groups will play two extra video games earlier than the prolonged Olympic break. The All-Star Game is scheduled for July 20.
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