1. Angel Reese, PF, Chicago Sky (Previously: 2nd)

Among the many reasons Angel Reese is the front-runner for WNBA Rookie of the Year is the history she’s made. Chicago’s rookie became the first player in WNBA history to record 10 consecutive double-doubles in a single season. Prior to Reese, Candace Parker (nine) held the record. Reese also leads the WNBA in rebounding (11.4 RPG) and she is one of just four players (A’ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier and Dearica Hamby) to average a double-double this season. Reese was a steal at the 7th overall pick and she’s been the best WNBA rookie so far.
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2. Caitlin Clark, PG, Indiana Fever (Previously: 1st)

Caitlin Clark drops a spot in our WNBA rookie rankings, but she’s still proven to be an emerging star in the league. In Sunday’s win over the Phoenix Mercury, Clark wasn’t shooting well but she almost finished with a triple-double. Clark has really stepped things up as a facilitator, averaging 9 assists per game in her last six contests (June 16-30). Currently third in the WNBA in assists per game, Clark has a legitimate chance to lead the WNBA in dimes and she should start setting back in as a scorer soon.

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3. Aaliyah Edwards, SF, Washington Mystics (Previously: Unranked)

Little flashes turned into more consistent bursts of promise from the Washington Mystics rookie in June. Aaliyah Edwards shot 55.2 percent from the field, while averaging 11.1 points and 8.4 rebounds per game in June. The 6-foot-3 forward also averaged over 2 blocks+steals per game this past month. While it still isn’t translating to many wins for Washington, Edwards hs really stepped up her game in recent weeks and looks more comfortable at the WNBA level.

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4. Kamilla Cardoso, C, Chicago Sky (Previously: 4th)

The past few weeks have not been Kamilla Cardoso at her best. While teammate Angel Reese is dominating, Cardoso is shooting just 41.2 percent from the field and 38.5 percent from the free-throw line. Chicago’s 6-foot-7 center is also getting outrebounded by Reese and she is having less of an impact on the defensive end than expected. We’ve seen more than enough from Cardoso to know she’ll dig out of this skid and when she and Reese are both playing well, Chicago will look good.

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5. Rickea Jackson, F, Los Angeles Sparks (Previously: Unranked)

The season-ending injury to Cameron Brink, previously third in our WNBA rookie rankings, does open the door a bit for Rickea Jackson. Selected with the 4th overall pick by the Los Angeles Sparks, the 6-foot-2 forward has settled in over the past month. Jackson scored in double-figures five times in 11 games, while shooting 44.4 percent from the field. Scoring is really all Jackson is bringing right now, but her first career 20-point game could happen in July.