Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark, former adversaries in college, entered the WNBA arena, showcasing their talents in their debut pre-season games. Their journey from collegiate competition to the professional league has been closely linked, drawing significant attention to women’s basketball through their outstanding displays of skill.
As they prepare for the upcoming 2024 WNBA season, Reese and Clark experience the intensity of professional play firsthand in their inaugural pre-season contests.
Angel Reese’s WNBA pre-season debut: Chicago Sky Sky vs Minnesota Lynx
Moving to Angel Reese’s preseason game against the Minnesota Lynx, the Chicago Sky Sky got outclassed 92-81. Along with fellow rookie Kamilla Cardoso, they played against established WNBA players Napheesa Collier and Courtney Williams.
The former LSU Tigers star provided the Sky with a near-double-double of 13 points and nine boards. She also contributed with two steals, one block and one assist in 24 minutes of playing time
However, Angel Reese struggled from the field (2-8). She made it up by having a proficient night from the free throw line, missing only one of her 10 attempts
Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reese: Analyzing their performance
Caitlin Clark scored 21 points as compared to Angel Reese’s 13. However, Clark also committed five turnovers and could only make 5- 13 from 3-point line.
On the other side, Angel Reese showed her rebounding skills, grabbing nine in the game. Expect her to be a double-double threat on a nightly basis. Choosing her shots will get better in time but her impact in the paint will certainly help the Chicago Sky Sky.