ESPN expert weighs in on whether Caitlin Clark or Angel Reese should be Rookie of the Year
the 2024 WNBA season, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are bringing the heat as they battle it out for the Rookie of the Year award. Both of these young stars are making waves in the league by breaking records and putting up impressive stats in their debut seasons.Cl aade history by becoming the first rookie in the WNBA to achieve a triple-double, showcasing her incredible skills on the court. Not to be outdone, Reese also left her mark by breaking the all-time WNBA record for consecutive double-doubles, proving that she’s a force to be reckoned with.
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Initially, Clark was seen as the frontrunner for the ROTY title, but Reese has been steadily gaining ground, making the race even more thrilling. ESPN’s Elle Duncan weighed in on the competition, acknowledging the tough challenge for guards like Clark to make an immediate impact in the WNBA compared to post players. Despite this, she still leans slightly towards Clark for the award, citing the difficulty for guards to transition seamlessly into the league.
