At one point during the season, there was considerable speculation that Angel Reese might challenge Caitlin Clark for the WNBA Rookie of the Year title. However, the excitement faded as the Indiana Fever’s rookie standout elevated both her performance and her team after the month-long Olympic break. Now, it’s clear that Reese will have to settle for second place — metaphorically speaking — behind Clark, who has had a remarkable debut season. Despite this, the Chicago Sky star still has plenty to be proud of.
One notable achievement for Angel Reese this season was finishing with the highest double-digit scoring rate among all rookies. The 22-year-old managed to score in double figures in 30 of the 34 games she played, giving her an impressive 88.2% double-digit scoring rate.
This stat, highlighted by the X (formerly Twitter) account “I talk hoops,” caught Reese’s attention, and she proudly retweeted the now-viral post.
Angel Reese finished the WNBA season with the highest double-digit scoring rate among all 2024 rookies (.882).✨#WNBA pic.twitter.com/JI1VDNgMPX
— I talk hoops 🏀 (@trendyhoopstars) September 20, 2024
For comparison, Caitlin Clark, who averaged 19.2 points per game (ranking seventh in the WNBA), scored in double figures 35 times across 40 games, resulting in an 87.5% double-digit scoring rate—just 0.7% shy of Reese’s.
Reese did receive some backlash for sharing the stat, with some fans dismissing it as insignificant. One user reacted, “Lmaoooo come on with the Bs stat man.” Others criticized Reese for not translating her performances into wins for her team, noting that the Chicago Sky finished 1-7 after the break.
Nevertheless, many fans also rallied behind Reese, praising her achievement and reinforcing her status as one of the most polarizing figures in the WNBA.
