WNBA rookie star Angel Reese suffers season-ending injury

CHICAGO – Angel Reese’s historic rookie season is over.

The Chicago Sky striker announced on social media on Saturday evening that she had sustained a season-ending injury, but did not provide any further details.

She was listed on the team's injury report with a wrist injury.

“What a year. I never thought the last basket of my rookie season would be a 3 but maybe that was God saying give them a taste of what they'll see even more in year two lol,” Reese wrote. “Through it all, I showed that I belonged in this league even when no one else believed I did. All I ever wanted was to get to the W and make an impact. I can safely say I accomplished that and will strive to continue to do so.”

Reese, the No. 7 pick in the draft, finished the season averaging 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds.

That's the highest rebounding average in WNBA history. Reese also set the rookie record with 26 double-doubles – her last one came on Friday night in a 92-78 win over Los Angeles.

Reese has been close with Indiana rookie Caitlin Clark since the two met in the NCAA championship two years ago. Reese's LSU team emerged victorious.

The pair have lifted the WNBA this season in terms of ratings, viewership and merchandise sales.

At the beginning of the season, Reese recorded a double-double in 15 consecutive games, breaking the league record.

She also set the record for total rebounds in a season, surpassing Sylvia Fowles' mark of 404.

The Sky rookie managed a total of 446 rebounds this year – including a record 172 on offense.

Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson has 406 rebounds this season.

Chicago is fighting for the last playoff spot in the WNBA and is currently tied with Atlanta in eighth place. The Sky host Dallas on Sunday.

Reese is set to play in the new 3-on-3 Unrivaled league, which will launch in Miami this winter.