Perhaps adding to Reese's emotions is the fact that her rookie season ended prematurely because of a wrist injury that required surgery. She played in 34 games and missed their last six, as she ended up averaging 13.6 points and a league-best 13.1 rebounds per game.

The Sky have only three regular-season games left to make a push. Sabreena Merchant explains how they can do it.

INDIANAPOLIS — Year 1 of the Clark & Reese Show has been unlike anything the WNBA has ever seen. Sure, this season’s final chapter is still unscripted with the playoffs set to start Sunday. But the rookie seasons and attention Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have had makes the league’s outlook extremely bright beyond this postseason.

Allen's recognition of Clark and Reese's significant influence highlights the rookie class's role in enhancing the WNBA's prominence and audience involvement. The rookies have sparked conversations ranging from their gameplay to cultural impact, captivating fans similarly to the legendary NBA rivalry between Larry Bird and Magic Johnson.

Chicago Sky veteran Lindsay Allen praised the impact of WNBA rookies Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever and Angel Reese on the league this season, calling their contributions “phenomenal.” Allen emphasized the high level of basketball talent showcased throughout the WNBA,

With the WNBA regular season wrapping up, it’s hard to deny the impact the rookies had on the league’s unprecedented growth and viewership. The Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark and the Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese have spearheaded the rookie class.

While Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese sits on the sideline, awaiting her return to the WNBA after a season-ending wrist surgery, her rebounding record has been taken. In the Las Vegas Aces' recent 85-72 victory over the Seattle Storm,