Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are having historic rookie seasons on and off the court, sparking debates around the WNBA Rookie of the Year race.

Both highly touted players have lived up to the hype and continue to impress with their performance.

Despite the exceptional play by both athletes, Clark remains the frontrunner for the league’s Rookie of the Year award, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. The showdown between Clark and Reese is eagerly anticipated as the Indiana Fever take on the Chicago Sky in their final meeting of the regular season on Friday.

Clark once again made headlines on Wednesday night by setting the rookie assists record on Aug. 18 and breaking the rookie record for made 3-pointers in a recent win against the Connecticut Sun.

Currently, Clark averages 18 points, a league-leading 8.1 assists, and 5.7 rebounds per game. She is on track to break the single-season assists record and has achieved at least 15 points and five assists in 22 games this season, a feat unmatched by any other WNBA player.

Reese, on the other hand, dominates in the paint, leading the league in rebounds with an average of 12.9 per game – the highest in WNBA history. Despite an impressive streak of 20+ rebound games, her recent performance against Washington marked the end of this exceptional run. She currently shares the rookie record of double-doubles with Tina Charles at 22 this season.

Expert analysts like Sue Bird and Rebecca Lobo commend both players for their unique skills and contributions to their respective teams, acknowledging the areas of improvement for each.

The battle for the WNBA Rookie of the Year award is heating up, with Clark and Reese showcasing unprecedented performances that have captivated audiences and overshadowed other outstanding rookies in the league.

Source: AP WNBA