Angel Reese Breaks WNBA Record for Most Rebounds in a Single Season
Angel Reese sets a new WNBA regular-season rebounding record in her rookie year, surpassing legend Sylvia Fowles and solidifying her status as one of the league's brightest stars. We discuss it here!
August 25, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) walks on the court during the first half at Wintrust Arena.
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By: Joshua Martin
Over the holiday weekend the “Bayou Barbie” broke the league’s regular-season rebounding record, marking the latest milestone in her impressive rookie season. The record was previously held by WNBA legend Sylvia Fowles with a total of 404. Reese needed six rebounds to surpass Fowles entering Sunday’s (Sept. 1) match up with the Minnesota Lynx. The Chicago Sky forward reeled in 19 boards during the contest, bringing her current regular season total to 418.
The WNBA expanded its regular season to 40 games prior to the 2023 regular season, Reese broke the record in 32 games, two less than Fowles. With eight regular season games remaining, her new benchmark is likely to rise. Officially cementing her place as one of the most spectacular rookies in WNBA history.
“Coming into [the WNBA] I just knew my motor. Offensive rebounds and defensive rebounds is something that I know I can always do. I knew it was going to translate right away.”
Despite some common misconceptions about her game, Reese emphasizes that her accolades stem from hard work and willingness to get physical.
“A lot of people think it’s because I get my own [misses] but statistically, it’s not. People think it’s because I’m the tallest on the court, when I’m not. It’s being able to go down there and bang, doing things that a lot of people don’t want to do. Defense and rebounding wins championships. And I’ve won championships at every level by just doing that. ”
Reese broke the WNBA’s rookie record for rebounding and double-doubles earlier this season. The All-Star forward and the Chicago Sky have eight regular season games remaining and currently have a 11-21 record, placing them eighth overall in the WNBA standings.
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Angel Reese Joins Unrivaled, a Women's 3-On-3 Basketball League
Chicago Sky's Angel Reese joins Unrivaled, a new 3-on-3 women's basketball league founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart. We discuss it here!
Angel Reese Signs With Unrivaled Basketball League
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By: Joshua Martin
The 22 year old rookie standout of the Chicago Sky has signed on to join Unrivaled, a new 3-on-3 winter women’s basketball league founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart. In an increased effort to provide additional options to professional women’s basketball players who often rely on overseas teams during the off-season, Reese’s signing makes her the 10th WNBA star to sign with the new league.
“For years, women have relied heavily on off-court sponsorships for a majority of their income. With Unrivaled, we’re revolutionizing the game by prioritizing investments in our stars and ensuring their on-court performance is reflected in their pay.”
Unrivaled will feature 6 teams during its inaugural season, with 5 players on each team. Games will have a 1-hour playing time, with 4 quarters of play including a game clock and a shot clock. The league will also host a 1v1 single-elimination tournament to determine the best 1v1 player in the world. The league will also feature historic contracts, offering the highest average salary in women’s professional sports league history.
Unrivaled Basketball’s additional player pool includes Arike Ogunbowale, Jewell Loyd, Kelsey Plum, Rhyne Howard, Kahleah Cooper, Jackie Young, Chelsea Grey, and the two founders. Investors include U.S. soccer stars Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe, NBA legends Carmelo Anthony and Steve Nash, LPGA champion Michelle Wie West, former ESPN and Turner presidents John Skipper and David Levy and more.
“This is going to be a league for all players and that’s why the ownership perspective is really, really valuable for us. To do anything, you have to have a few first movers, but I think after that then it’s getting the collective group attached and knowing that they have an equal share and are part of helping this thing grow, and will have voices into how this thing grows as well.”
The season tips off in January 2025 in Miami.
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Candace Parker, WNBA Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist, Retires
After a storied basketball journey, Candace Parker announced her retirement through social media on Sunday. We discuss it here!
Candace Parker takes a photo for the Chicago Sky.
Photo cred: Nolis Anderson
By: Joshua Martin
Women’s basketball legend Candace Parker officially hangs up her sneaks after a storied college, pro and olympic career. The 3 time WNBA champion shared the news with her followers, Sunday (April 28th), with a lengthy social media post. The 38 year old expressed her love for the game and the factors that lead to her retirement.
“I promised I’d never cheat the game & that I’d leave it in a better place than I came into it. The competitor in me always wants 1 more, but it’s time.”
Candace Parker poses for the Chicago Sky.
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“My HEART & body knew, but I needed to give my mind time to accept it. I always wanted to walk off the court with no parade or tour, just privately with the ones I love. What now was to be my last game, I walked off the court with my daughter. I ended the journey just as I started it, with her.”
The two time League MVP also mentioned that a string of foot injuries also contributed to her calling it quits earlier than expected.
“This offseason hasn’t been fun on a foot that isn’t cooperating. It’s no fun playing in pain (10 surgeries in my career) it’s no fun knowing what you could do, if only…it’s no fun hearing ‘she isn’t the same’ when I know why, it’s no fun accepting the fact you need surgery AGAIN.”
The former No. 1 overall player coming out of highschool enrolled at the University of Tennessee under the legendary women’s basketball coach Pat Summit. While there Parker won two National Championships simultaneously being recognized as the Final Four’s Most Outstanding Player both times. She would later be drafted first overall by the Los Angeles Sparks in the 2008 WNBA draft.
In 2016, Parker led the Sparks to an WNBA title and was named the WNBA Finals Most Valuable Player. In 2021, Parker signed with her hometown team, the Chicago Sky, and led the franchise to its first championship and the second of her career.
Parker signed with the Las Vegas Aces in 2023, winning her third title in the process. An TNT analyst, the newly retired Parker will continue her role with the company.
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