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.
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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.
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Per game stats
| Clark | Reese | |
| PPG | 17.1 | 13.4 |
| RPG | 5.8 | 12.0 |
| APG | 8.2 | 1.8 |
| SPG | 1.5 | 1.4 |
| BPG | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| TOV | 5.6 | 1.7 |
| MPG | 35.2 | 31.7 |
| FG% | 40.5 | 39.7 |
| 3FG% | 32.7 | 20.0 |
| FT% | 89.1 | 73.6 |
Per 36 minutes stats
| Clark | Reese | |
| Points | 17.5 | 15.2 |
| Rebounds | 5.9 | 13.7 |
| Assists | 8.4 | 2.0 |
| Steals | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Blocks | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| Turnovers | 5.7 | 2.0 |
Total stats
| Clark | Reese | |
| Points | 445 | 335 |
| Rebounds | 151 | 301 |
| Assists | 213 | 45 |
| Steals | 38 | 36 |
| Blocks | 22 | 11 |
| Turnovers | 145 | 43 |
| Minutes | 914 | 793 |
| Games | 26 | 25 |
| Double-doubles | 9 | 18 |
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Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese advanced stats
| Clark | Reese | |
| Player Efficiency Rating | 17.3 | 18.2 |
| Win Shares | 1.2 | 2.7 |
| True Shooting% | 57.1 | 47.0 |
| Usage% | 26.3 | 21.7 |
