Dawn Staley Backs Angel Reese for WNBA Rookie of the Year

South Carolina coach praises Reese's record-breaking performance, acknowledges Clark's strong season

Angel Reese has set a WNBA record with 15 consecutive double-doubles.
Reese averages 13.8 points and 11.8 rebounds per game for the Chicago Sky.
Caitlin Clark leads all rookies in points and assists, averaging 16.8 points and 7.8 assists per game.
Both Reese and Clark are crucial to their teams' playoff hopes, with the Sky and Fever currently in contention.
Staley emphasizes the Rookie of the Year race may hinge on which player's team performs better in the playoffs.