Angel Reese’s rookie season is over. The Chicago Sky star forward announced in a social media post on Saturday night that she would be forced to miss the rest of the 2024 WNBA season after suffering a wrist injury in the team’s 92-78 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday.
Reese set numerous records during her rookie campaign and was a top contender for Rookie of the Year alongside Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. Reese set the single-season record for total rebounds and offensive rebounds a week ago. She also recorded a record 15 consecutive double doubles earlier this season.
“What a year. I never would have imagined the last bucket of my rookie season would be a 3, but maybe that was God saying give them a taste of what they will be seeing more of in Year 2,” Reese wrote. “Through it all, I have showed that I belong in this league even when no one else believed. All I have ever wanted was to come into the W and make an impact. I can confidently say I have done that and will strive to keep doing so. I’m filled with emotions…
