Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese has set a new WNBA record for most rebounds in a single season, surpassing the previous mark set by Sylvia Fowles in 2018.
Angel Reese, the former LSU star and current Chicago Sky rookie, has etched her name into the WNBA record books with an astounding achievement. As of Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Aces, Reese has hauled down 399 rebounds, just six shy of the all-time single-season mark held by Sylvia Fowles.
With the Sky leading the Aces by a comfortable margin in the second half, Reese grabbed her sixth rebound of the afternoon, setting a new WNBA record for the most rebounds in a single season. The moment was met with thunderous applause from the crowd at Wintrust Arena.
Angel Reese Smashes WNBA Rebound Record in Style
Reese's record-setting performance is even more impressive considering that she has accomplished the feat in just 23 games. After Sunday's outing, she has eight games remaining in the regular season, which means she has ample opportunity to extend her record even further.
Prior to Sunday's game, Reese had been averaging 12.9 rebounds per game, the highest mark in the league. In fact, she and A'ja Wilson are the only two players in the WNBA to average double-digit rebounds and the only two players averaging double-doubles.
Angel Reese Smashes WNBA Rebound Record in Style
Reese's dominance on the boards extends beyond her total rebounds. She also leads the league in offensive rebounds per game with 5.1, a significant margin ahead of second-place Aliyah Boston's 3.1. This means that nearly 40% of Reese's rebounds this season have come from the offensive side of the glass.
Reese's exceptional rebounding ability has played a pivotal role in the Chicago Sky's success this season. The Sky currently sit at 19-12, second place in the Eastern Conference standings. With Reese leading the charge on the boards, the Sky have been one of the most formidable teams in the league, boasting the second-best rebounding margin (+6.3) in the WNBA.
Angel Reese Smashes WNBA Rebound Record in Style
Reese's journey to the WNBA record books began at LSU, where she won a national championship in 2023 over Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes. Iowa got its revenge this past March by eliminating LSU in the Elite 8, but they ultimately fell short in the national title game to undefeated South Carolina.
After her stellar college career, Reese was selected by the Chicago Sky as the seventh overall pick in the WNBA Draft. She and Clark were the only two rookies to be named to the WNBA All-Star Game in July.
Reese's record-breaking performance is a testament to her exceptional talent and relentless work ethic. At just 21 years old, she has already established herself as one of the most dominant rebounders in WNBA history. With eight games remaining in the regular season, the sky is the limit for Reese and her Chicago Sky team.
