Angel Reese Wins WNBA MVP

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese's WNBA MVP victory in 2025 over heavily-favored Caitlin Clark stands as one of the league's most monumental individual upsets, as she secured 42% of first-place votes despite entering the season with 25-1 MVP odds. Reese set a new WNBA rebounding record by averaging 13.1 rebounds per game — 2.4 more than the runner-up — while leading Chicago to their first playoffs appearance since 2021 against significantly lower preseason expectations (projected 7th in the East). Her defensive dominance, underscored by a 68% field goal percentage at the rim, eclipsed Clark's scoring prowess, as Reese outperformed #6 in terms of statistical leap from the previous season. This award redefined MVP standards, favoring two-way impact over traditional offensive metrics, and solidified Reese as a transformative force in the league.