Indiana Fever rookie guard Caitlin Clark secured what initially seemed like a routine rebound during the fourth quarter of their game against the New York Liberty on Saturday. However, this seemingly ordinary play turned out to be historic: it marked her 10th rebound of the game, complementing her 15 points and 10 assists to achieve a triple-double. This remarkable feat not only marked Clark’s first professional career triple-double but also stands as the first ever achieved by a rookie in WNBA history and a milestone for the Indiana Fever franchise.
The achievement adds another exciting chapter to the race between Caitlin Clark and Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese for Rookie of the Year. Reese has consistently put up impressive numbers, recently becoming only the second player in WNBA history to achieve 12 consecutive double-doubles. Her standout performance included 27 points and 10 rebounds in a victory over the Seattle Storm on Friday night.
Clark, on the other hand, has been averaging 16.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game in 34.4 minutes of play. These statistics illustrate her significant impact on the Indiana Fever despite her rookie status. Reese, meanwhile, boasts averages of 13.9 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game in 31.0 minutes, showcasing her dominance in rebounding.
The competition between Clark and Reese for Rookie of the Year honors continues to captivate fans as both players display exceptional talent and contribute significantly to their respective teams.
As the All-Star break approaches, there’s still plenty of the season remaining for Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark, or another standout rookie to strengthen their case for Rookie of the Year.
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