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.
Despite the Sky’s 70-62 loss to the Lynx on Sunday, Reese, 22, made WNBA history at Wintrust Arena.
She recorded her 10th straight double-double with a late free throw to surpass two-time MVP Candace Parker’s mark of nine straight from 2015.
Reese tallied 10 points and 16 rebounds.
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 broke the record with a streak of 10, averaging 14.5 PTS, 13.2 REB and 1.8 AST per game#KiaROTM | #WelcometotheW pic.twitter.com/xh7vpRzeVi
— WNBA (@WNBA) July 2, 2024
The former LSU standout added an 11th straight double-double with 12 points and 19 rebounds in Sky’s over Atlanta on Tuesday.
Reese’s mother, Angel Webb Reese, was in the stands as her daughter nailed the free throw that gave her the 10th consecutive double-double.
She joined the loud crowd in Chicago, double-high-fiving a fan in front of her.
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“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.”
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark previously earned the Rookie of the Month honor in May.
Sky forward Angel Reese (5) goes to the basket against Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston.Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
