Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese: The key stats you need to know in WNBA Rookie of the Year debate

Gilbert McGregor

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The ties that bind the careers of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are stronger than ever thanks to the tight race for the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year award.

Less than 30 games into their respective professional careers, both Clark and Reese have rewritten the history books with the Fever and Sky, respectively. As a result, they stand out as the clear front-runners in what has become a two-person battle.

Coming out of the unofficial midway point of the 2024 season, there's no better time than the present to check in on the rookie sensations, who both have built worthy cases for the award.

While the narratives make for an interesting subplot to the season's final stretch, what do the numbers say? Here are the key stats you need to know for the Rookie of the Year race.

NOH: No, Angel Reese isn't stat-padding. Yes, she is the WNBA's best rebounder.

Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese stats

Based on counting stats, Clark and Reese have found their footing at the next level. Look no further than their standing among league leaders as a result of their most pro-ready skills.

Clark leads the league in assists per game with 8.2, while Reese leads the league in rebounding with 12.0 per game. Reese leads the league in double-doubles with 18, while Clark's nine double-doubles also rank in the top 10.

MORE: A look back at Caitlin Clark's historic WNBA triple-double

Per game stats

 ClarkReese
PPG17.113.4
RPG5.812.0
APG8.21.8
SPG1.51.4
BPG0.80.4
TOV5.61.7
MPG35.231.7
FG%40.539.7
3FG%32.720.0
FT%89.173.6

Per 36 minutes stats

 ClarkReese
Points17.515.2
Rebounds5.913.7
Assists8.42.0
Steals1.51.6
Blocks0.90.5
Turnovers5.72.0

Total stats

 ClarkReese
Points445335
Rebounds151301
Assists21345
Steals3836
Blocks2211
Turnovers14543
Minutes914793
Games2625
Double-doubles918

MORE: Why Caitlin Clark's Team USA snub is aging poorly

Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese advanced stats

 ClarkReese
Player Efficiency Rating17.318.2
Win Shares1.22.7
True Shooting%57.147.0
Usage%26.321.7

Gilbert McGregor

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Gilbert McGregor first joined The Sporting News in 2018 as a content producer for Global editions of NBA.com. Before covering the game, McGregor played basketball collegiately at Wake Forest, graduating with a Communication degree in 2016. McGregor began covering the NBA during the 2017-18 season and has been on hand for a number of league events.