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Angel Reese makes Atlanta Dream history after being named AP Defensive Player of the Year

Forward Angel Reese has captured the Associated Press Defensive Player of the Year award during her debut campaign with the Atlanta Dream, becoming the first franchise player to earn the honor. Reese topped the league with 12.3 rebounds per contest while securing thirty-two double-doubles, pulling down twenty-six boards in an August matchup against Los Angeles, and reaching five hundred total rebounds in a single season.

Rhyne Howard joined Reese in earning All-AP Second Team recognition, while Allisha Gray and Naz Hillmon also contributed to the squad's fourth consecutive postseason qualification.

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