Angel Reese leads WNBA rookie class with most double-doubles, stands as favorite to win Rookie-Of-The-Year

Angel Reese, the former standout at Louisiana State University (LSU), is making waves in her rookie season with the Chicago Sky, proving her prowess on the court once again.& After 13 games, Reese is the only player from the 2024 WNBA Draft class averaging a double-double, solidifying her reputation as a formidable athlete. Reese, a Baltimore native, is currently shooting 37.1% from the floor and averaging 12.1 points and 10.2 rebounds per game. Achieving a double-double in the WNBA is no easy feat given the league’s intense physicality, but Reese has managed to make it look effortless.& She has secured double-doubles in her last six games, showcasing her consistency and determination. Besides her scoring and rebounding, Reese is also contributing with 2.1 assists and 1.8 steals per game. When Angel Reese declared for the 2024 draft, she expressed a desire to start from the bottom and work her way up, a goal she is well on her way to achieving.& & “I wanted more for myself. I wanted to start over,” Reese said when asked about her decision to join the WNBA instead of staying at LSU for another season. “I feel like I had been at a high since...