Angel Reese is ready for the WNBA season to resume.
Jul 13, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) brings the ball up court against the New York Liberty during the second half of a WNBA game at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports / Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
The 2024 Summer Olympics have been exciting. Team USA women’s basketball is hoping to win the gold medal. Meanwhile, the USA women’s 3X3 team earned a bronze medal on Sunday. However, Chicago Sky star rookie Angel Reese is ready for the WNBA season to get underway once again.
Although a number of teams are practicing, games will not resume until mid-August as the Olympics continue. Reese shared a three-word message on her Instagram story, expressing her desire to start playing games soon, via SkyTown Central on X (formerly Twitter).
“i miss gamedays,” Reese wrote on a picture in her Instagram story.
Chicago is 10-14 overall. The Sky are in fourth place in the Eastern Conference. Chicago is hoping to make a legitimate playoff push following the Olympic break. Reese’s performance will be important without question during the final month of the regular season.
Angel Reese making WNBA Rookie of the Year case
Reese, 22, is enjoying a strong rookie season. She was selected to the WNBA All-Star team. Reese is also among the favorites for Rookie of the Year along with Indiana Fever star rookie Caitlin Clark.
Reese is averaging 13.5 points per game on 40.2 percent field goal shooting. She is also recording 11.9 rebounds and 1.4 steals per outing. Reese always seems to either earn or fall just short of a double-double. In fact, she had a historic 15 game double-double streak earlier in the season.
The Sky’s future is bright. They are likely still a couple of years away from emerging as serious championship contenders. With that being said, Chicago fans have every right to be excited for the future.
Angel Reese is only going to improve as well. She is already playing at a high level at only 22 years old. It has become clear in 2024 that Reese and Clark are set to lead the WNBA for years to come.
