In a remarkable achievement, Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese has set a new WNBA record for most rebounds in a season, surpassing the previous mark held by WNBA legend Sylvia Fowles. Reese’s incredible performance has solidified her place as one of the most spectacular rookies in league history.
Reese broke the record on Sunday, September 1, during the Chicago Sky’s matchup against the Minnesota Lynx. She needed six rebounds to surpass Fowles’ mark of 404, which she shattered while pulling down 19 rebounds in the contest, bringing her current regular season rebounding total to 418.
Fowles, who played with the Chicago Sky and Minnesota Lynx during her 15 seasons in the WNBA, is the league’s career rebounding leader with 4,006 total rebounds. She set the previous single-season rebounding record while playing for the Lynx in 2018, when the WNBA regular season was 34 games.
Reese, who previously broke the WNBA’s rookie records for rebounding and double-doubles, also amassed her 24th double-double on the season, just four short of the Connecticut Sun’s Alyssa Thomas single-season record of 28, which she set last season. The All-Star forward and the Chicago Sky, which lost their matchup against the Lynx, 79-74, have eight regular season games remaining and currently have an 11-21 record, placing them eighth overall in the WNBA standings.
Reese attributes her success to her relentless drive and defensive prowess. “Coming into [the WNBA] I just knew my motor,” she remarked. “Offensive rebounds and defensive rebounds is something that I know I can always do. I knew it was going to translate right away.”
Despite common misconceptions that her rebounding success might be due to her height or her ability to retrieve her own missed shots, Reese emphasizes that her achievements stem from hard work and a willingness to engage in the physicality of the game.
Angel Reese’s record-breaking performance is a testament to her incredible talent and dedication to the game. Her achievement serves as a bright beacon of excellence and a reminder of the extraordinary talent within the league. As the season continues, it will be exciting to see how Reese and the Chicago Sky perform in their remaining games.
