Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are currently locked in a race for the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year award.
Both first-year pros are shattering WNBA records in their debut campaigns — making for a more exciting race than many expected.
Clark became the first rookie in WNBA history to record a triple-double this past weekend. One day later, Reese broke the all-time WNBA record for consecutive double-doubles.
Clark entered the season as an overwhelming favorite to win ROTY, but Reese is beginning to close the gap.
Still, ESPN’s Elle Duncan gives the edge to Clark.
“I would still maybe slightly give the edge to Caitlin… Because most WNBA players would tell you it’s harder for a guard to translate right away in the W than it is for a post player,” Duncan said on The Elle Duncan Show.
“Because she’s going up against that aspect of it, I’ll still probably give the nod to Caitlin Clark for Rookie of the Year, but I think it’s going to be a great race,” Duncan continued.
Clark is averaging 16.1 points, 7.4 assists and 6.0 rebounds per game. Reese is averaging 14.1 points, 11.9 rebounds and 1.5 steals per contest.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese look on during their game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on June 1, 2024.
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“I don’t think it should be as close as maybe people think it is gonna be,” Gary Striewski replied. “… We still have half the season to play. Caitlin Clark, if you just look at the numbers, it’s right there.”
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