Angel Reese Overpowers Caitlin Clark in Overall Rookie Race While Rickea Jackson Announces Her Arrival

Very much like their college basketball days, the rookies are not missing a chance to make some headlines. And what better story than some on-court basketball tussle between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark? However, there is a wildcard in the form of Rickea Jackson who is letting her skills do the talking as well.

The battle between two NCAA greats continues to dazzle the professional realms of basketball. This back-and-forth professional rivalry between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark is deemed by many as the epicenter of anything interesting happening in women’s basketball. This time around, it looks like the 3x All-American forward gets the upper hand. Seemingly,  in the latest WNBA rookie power rankings, Reese occupies the summit position while Fever No.22 Caitlin Clark and former Tennessee phenom Rickea Jackson are second and third respectively.

Fresh off a third consecutive double-double against the Atlanta Dream, Reese is flourishing on the hardwood courtesy of her overall play. She is currently scoring an average of 11.6 points and grabbing 9.6 rebounds and 1.9 steals per contest. On the other hand, the 2× USBWA National Player of the Year, Clark has shined through the league using her offensive prowess. The 6-foot guard is managing 16.3 points, 6 assists, and 4.9 rebounds per game.

For those who find it shocking to find Rickea Jackson in the top three definitely missed her scintillating display against the Aces. The 13,900 fans at Crypto.com Arena saw the Sparks small forward’s relentless exhibition where she garnered a career-high 16 points while being 7 of her 16 in the penultimate quarter. Currently, she’s averaging 9.6 points while shooting 48.1% from the field.

As much as Angel Reese is enjoying the competition, she is also having a delightful camaraderie on the court.

Angel Reese adores her partnership with Kamilla Cardoso

After their Commissioner Cup encounter against the Atlanta Dream, the Chi-Barbie was asked to reflect on her on-court chemistry with her fellow rookie Kamilla Cardoso. To which she replied, “Our duo is something that is going to be here for a while and here to stay. I’m excited for our growth and I’m just happy for us.” 

Cardoso was out of action due to a shoulder injury she suffered in Chicago’s preseason loss to the Minnesota Lynx. She made her return in the Sky’s Commissioner Cup opener against Caitlin Clark and Co. Since then, the duo have featured together in 4 games for the franchise.

Time and again, Angel Reese has proven that she’s worth all the hype. As a pro, she is rightly justifying the role that Chicago entrusted to her since the start of the season. Fans will obviously hope for more from this ferocious rookie in the upcoming days.

Stay tuned for more such updates, and to follow what Shaq’s ex-agent, Leonard Armato, has to say about the Reese-Clark rivalry and more, watch this video.