WNBA Rookie of the Year: Angel Reese's Teammate Supports Bid over Caitlin Clark

In the world of women's basketball, few stories are as electrifying as the burgeoning rivalry between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. These two phenoms, who previously captivated audiences with their collegiate performances, have now taken over the WNBA where their competitive fire promises to light up the league for years to come and the imminent WNBA Rookie of the Year race in the coming months.

And now, Reese has her play and teammates to back up her claim to the coveted award:

Chennedy Carter on Angel Reese:

"Barbie's Rookie of the Year. There's no other way to put it."#WNBA pic.twitter.com/qyJfZma1Gt

— Angel And Kamilla👯‍♀️ (@AngelAndKamilla) July 6, 2024

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A Clash of Titans

Caitlin Clark needs little introduction - a guard known for her sharpshooting and playmaking abilities, her uncanny ability to score from anywhere on the court, her exceptional vision and knack for hitting clutch shots have made her a fan favorite. She currently leads the WNBA as the Rookie of the Year favorite at -600 on FanDuel Sportsbook.

From setting viewership record, to attendance records and ticket prices unseen before in the WNBA, Clark's meteoric rise has been the No. 1 storyline of the season.

Just to further add to her impressive play, she scored her first Triple Double of her career on Saturday, July 6th en route to beating the 17-3 New York Liberty.

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Angel Reese, on the other hand, has made her mark with a different style of play. Dominating the paint with her athleticism and physicality, her rebounding prowess, defensive tenacity, and scoring ability around the rim have established her as a force under the basket. Reese's passion and intensity on the court are matched only by her immediate ownership as a leader on and off the court. Reese is presently +370 to win the Rookie of the Year award.

Collegiate Encounters

While they now compete for glory in the WNBA and a chance to secure the coveted WNBA Rookie of the Year honors, the seeds of this rivalry were planted during their college careers. Clark's Iowa Hawkeyes and Reese's LSU Tigers faced off in several memorable encounters, each game adding fuel to the competitive fire between the two stars in the making.

Their rivalry even came to a head on the biggest stage in college - the NCAA tournament, with LSU bouncing Iowa in 2023, before Clark and Co. returned the favor in this year's tournament., perfectly setting the stage for their professional showdown.

The rookies' rivalry was well-established before they were drafted to their respective teams thsiyear.

Race for the Rookie of the Year

As Clark and Reese continue to grow in the WNBA, the anticipation surrounding their rivalry has reached a fever pitch. Both players bring unique skill sets that elevates the competitiveness of the league and the Rookie of the Year race is proving it.

Unsurprisingly, Caitlin Clark opened up as the favorite for the Rookie of the Year as the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, and a generational talent. She was -750 to win the award on opening night of the 2024 season, with Cameron Brink at +1000 behind her, who is now out for the season with an ACL injury.

Reese opened at +3300 to win the award with much discourse about her ability to take the next step. It didn't take long for her odds to shorten up. She was already closing the gap despite Clark being -3000 at the start of June, but Reese had moved to just +1000. After her run of dominance - 10 straight games with a double double, a WNBA rookie record, she closed the gap even further, with Clark now sitting at -600 and Reese at +370. As of Friday, June 5th, Reese tied Candace Parker's WNBA record for consecutive double doubles.

Both teams are competing for a final playoff spot. If the season ended today, Reese and the Chicago Sky would take the 8th seed, one game above Clark and the Indiana Fever.

While both longshots, DimersBOT gives the Sky a 1.5% probability to win the WNBA Championship, over the Fever's 0.4% probability in our WNBA Futures.

Impact on Sportsbetting

The ramifications of these two rookies playing at this level is immense. Aside from the television, attendance and ratings records they've been setting, you see the betting community adjusting to these performances.

For example, Angel Reese was as long as +500 to record a double double in any given game earlier this season, with her odds quickly shortening to the +150 to +180 range. Now, you're lucky if you can even get -200 with her rebound lines regularly at double digits and she hasn't had a single-digit rebounding game since May 30. She was named WNBA Rookie of the Month in June, a significant stride towards winning the season award.

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The rivalry between Clark and Reese is poised to become one of the defining narratives of the WNBA. As they grow and evolve as players, their matchups will be must-watch events, drawing attention and excitement from basketball fans worldwide. 

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Conclusion

The growing rivalry between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese is a beacon of excitement for the future of the WNBA. Beyond their on-court battles, Clark and Reese are set to become ambassadors for the sport, inspiring the next generation of female basketball players.