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Angel Reese Earns New Nickname from WNBA on Sunday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Jun 15, 2025 5:05 PM ET

There have only been two players in the WNBA this season to have recorded a triple-double: Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.

Angel Reese achieved the feat against the Connecticut Sun, helping the Chicago Sky snap their three-game losing streak.

In the 78-66 win for the Sky, Reese posted 11 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists.

After the game, which helped Chicago advance to 3-7 on the season, the WNBA posted a message about Angel Reese, seemingly giving the Sky star a new nickname.

"TRIPLE-DOUBLE BARBIE," posted the official social media account of the WNBA. "With 11 PTS, 13 REB, and 10 AST 7 minutes into the 4Q, Angel Reese has officially recorded her first career triple-double, and the second triple-double of the season."

Angel Reese has added to her array of nicknames with Triple-Double Barbie. The WNBA rebounded on her original nicknames, Bayou Barbie and Chi Barbie.

TRIPLE-DOUBLE BARBIE

With 11 PTS, 13 REB, and 10 AST 7 minutes into the 4Q, Angel Reese has officially recorded her first career triple-double, and the second triple-double of the season. #WelcometotheW pic.twitter.com/KECvACl6Os
— WNBA (@WNBA) June 15, 2025

Angel Reese has been a star from her college days to her professional career with the Chicago Sky. Last season with the Sky, she fared well in the rebounding category, finishing the year as the only rookie to average a double-double.

Reese finished her rookie season with the Sky, posting 13.1 points and 13.6 rebounds per game.

Angel Reese entered the game averaging 10.3 points and 11.8 rebounds per game. She's also recorded 2.7 assists and 1.6 steals per game.

Chicago stands at No. 5 in the Eastern Conference and No. 11 in the WNBA standings with their 3-7 record.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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