Expanded Roles Highlight Angel Reese’s Upside for Sky — and Ariel Atkins’ Balancing Act

Expanded roles highlight Angel Reese’s upside for Sky — and Ariel Atkins’ balancing act

PHOENIX — As Angel Reese and Ariel Atkins have embraced new roles this season, they’ve leaned on a familiar base: defense.Atkins, a five-time WNBA All-Defensive team selection, ranks fifth in the league in steals. Her ball pressure has been one of the Sky’s few constants on defense, and she locked down Sabrina Ionescu when they upset the Liberty last week.Reese has provided her own lift as the WNBA’s top defensive rebounder.But the project of th…

3 Ways Sky Can Stop Squandering Angel Reese’s Stellar Production

Ever since the Chicago Sky selected Angel Reese after moving up in the 2024 Draft, she has taken the mantle The post 3 Ways Sky Can Stop Squandering Angel Reese’s Stellar Production appeared first on FirstSportz.

Expanded roles highlight Angel Reese’s upside for Sky — and Ariel Atkins’ balancing act – Usa news

PHOENIX — As Angel Reese and Ariel Atkins have embraced new roles this season, they’ve leaned on a familiar base: defense. Atkins, a five-time WNBA All-Defensive team selection, ranks fifth in the league in steals. Her ball pressure has been one of the Sky’s few constants on defense, and she locked down Sabrina Ionescu when they upset the Liberty last week. Reese has provided her own lift as the WNBA’s top defensive rebounder. But the project of…