The Chicago Sky rookie continues to make history in her first WNBA season, becoming the fastest player ever to reach 250 rebounds. With that milestone, Reese has stamped her name in the record books once again and she’s doing it with an unrivaled combination of grit, timing, and relentless motor.
It took Reese just 21 games to hit the 250 mark, eclipsing the previous record held by Yolanda Griffith, who needed 22 games. For a rookie still adjusting to the pace and physicality of the pro game, that kind of production is almost unheard of. But then again, nothing about Angel Reese’s rise has been ordinary.
Nicknamed the “Bayou Barbie” during her time at LSU, Reese has carried her signature edge and toughness straight into the pros. She currently ranks among the WNBA’s top rebounders, pulling in double-digit boards nearly every night, often outmuscling veterans and outworking everyone on the court. Whether it’s crashing the glass on offense or anchoring the Sky’s defensive rebounding, she plays with the kind of hunger that can’t be taught.
What makes her rebounding so effective? It’s not just athleticism though she has plenty. Reese’s instincts, positioning, and anticipation are elite for a first-year player. And she never gives up on a play. Every missed shot becomes an opportunity.
This latest milestone adds to an already eye-popping rookie resume that includes a WNBA record for most consecutive double-doubles by a first-year player. She’s proving night after night that her game isn’t just hype it’s built on hustle, toughness, and consistency.
Angel Reese isn’t just crashing the boards she’s changing the game. And if this is just the beginning, the league better be ready.
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