Angel Reese, A Professional Basketball Player, Has Achieved A Remarkable Feat In The Women’S National Basketball Association (Wnba). She Has Set A New Single-Season Record For Rebounds, Showcasing Her Exceptional Skills On The Court. This Accomplishment Further Solidifies Reese’S Position As One Of The League’S Top Performers And Reinforces Her Impact On Her Team.

Rookie Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky has already achieved a significant milestone in the 2024 WNBA season. With eight games remaining, Reese has set a new record for the most rebounds in a single season.

In a 79-74 loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday, Reese grabbed 19 rebounds, seven of which were offensive, bringing her total for the season to 418. This surpasses the previous record of 404 rebounds set by former LSU player Sylvia Fowles in 2018 while playing for the Lynx.

In addition to the overall single-season rebound record, Reese has also broken the record for the most offensive rebounds in WNBA history. She now has 165 offensive rebounds this season, surpassing Yolanda Griffith’s previous record of 162 set in 2001 with the Sacramento Monarchs.

Reese’s dominance on the boards is not limited to the professional level. During her college basketball career, she led the NCAA in total rebounds in the 2022-23 season and ranked second in the 2023-24 season. When asked about her rebounding abilities and how she has translated them to the professional ranks, Reese highlighted the importance of her tenacity and willingness to do the dirty work on the court.

Reese commented on her record-breaking achievement on social media, acknowledging both her hard work and her faith. She reposted the WNBA’s recognition of her record and added the comment: “Stay down 5! give yourself some grace!! all glory to the man above! 1 Peter 5:10-11.”

While the record-breaking feat is commendable, it would have been even sweeter for Reese if it had come in a victory. Unfortunately, the Chicago Sky suffered their sixth consecutive loss in the game, bringing their record to 11-21. Despite the team’s struggles, Reese had a solid performance, scoring 17 points, along with three assists and two steals. However, she also had six turnovers and five personal fouls, tying her career highs in both categories. Courtney Williams led the Minnesota Lynx with 22 points, and the game was ultimately decided by the turnover battle, with the Sky committing more than twice as many turnovers (21) as the Lynx (10).

The loss puts the Chicago Sky in a precarious position as they currently hold the eighth spot in the WNBA standings, just half a game ahead of the Atlanta Dream. With only the top eight teams qualifying for the playoffs, the Sky are aiming to make the postseason for the sixth consecutive year.

Reese’s rebounding prowess extends beyond single-game records. She currently leads the WNBA in rebounding, averaging 13.1 rebounds per game. A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces is the closest contender with 11.8 rebounds per game. Reese also tops the league in total rebounds and offensive rebounds, while ranking third in defensive rebounds. However, her aggressive style of play has also resulted in her leading the league in personal fouls, surpassing Kahleah Copper of the Phoenix Mercury.

This is just one of several records that Reese has shattered during her exceptional rookie season. On June 20, she set the WNBA’s rookie record for consecutive double-doubles, achieving her seventh in a row. Ten days later, on June 30, she broke Candace Parker’s record for the longest double-double streak in a single season, recording her tenth consecutive double-double. She went on to break Parker’s record for the most consecutive games with a double-double (13) over multiple seasons. Her double-double streak ended at 15 games on July 13.

Earlier this season, Reese accomplished another remarkable feat by recording three consecutive games with at least 20 rebounds, a feat never before achieved. If she maintains her current rebounding average of 13.1 per game, she will set a new WNBA record, surpassing Sylvia Fowles’ mark of 11.9 rebounds per game set in 2018.

In addition to Reese’s record-breaking performance, Arike Ogunbowale of the Dallas Wings also made history on Sunday. In a 100-93 loss to the Indiana Fever, Ogunbowale made nine three-pointers, equaling the WNBA record shared by Jewell Loyd and Kelsey Mitchell.