Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, two well-known WNBA players, are in competition for the “Rookie of the Year” award for the 2024 season.
Clark is a well-rounded point guard for the Indiana Fever, and Reese is a talented forward player for the Chicago Sky. The WNBA season will come to an end on Sept.19 as the playoffs begin on Sept. 22.
Caitlin Clark is known for her record-breaking college career which led her to be the first draft pick in the WNBA. Clark has a multitude of career accomplishments and records at the University of Iowa. Her most note-worthy awards include National Player of the Year award in the 2023-2024 season and the all-Big-Ten award for the first time in Iowa history.
From playing at the University of Maryland to playing for Louisiana State University, Reese made a huge impact in the women’s basketball community. Reese received the SEC Player of the Year award in 2024 and led the SEC in scoring and rebounds in the 2023-2024 season.
In Clark’s first professional season, she has recorded 18.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, 8.4 assists, and 1.4 steals. Reese’s averages include 13.3 points, 13.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 steals.
Clark leads the WNBA in assists, even as a rookie. She also already set the record for most three-pointers made. Reese recorded the league’s best single-season record for rebounds as well as broke the double-double record. (10 or more in two of 5 statistical categories)
The opinions on whether Clark or Reese should win the upcoming award of “Rookie of the Year” are extremely varied among students at GCSU. A few random students passing on the college’s campus had their own thoughts on the rivalry.
Some students have strong opinions on Clark winning the award.
“Clark deserves the award more due to her recent season statistics and her sportsmanship compared to Reese,” said Trey Celaya, a junior marketing major student.
Other students believe Reese is the only viable option to win.
“ Reese should win due to her presence on social media and her ability to help lead her team,” said Sarah Richardson, a junior exercise major.
