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Storm Rookie Dominique Malonga Makes WNBA History with Record Double-Double at 19

Dominique Malonga isn’t just living up to the hype she’s making history.

Jacobo Garrido

Jul 6, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins (4) congratulates center Dominique Malonga (14) during the second half against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center.
Jul 6, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins (4) congratulates center Dominique Malonga (14) during the second half against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center. / John Jones-Imagn Images

SEATTLE — The Seattle Storm rookie became the youngest player in WNBA history to reach 100 career points and record a double-double, erupting in Thursday night’s 95–57 rout of the Chicago Sky. The 6-foot-6 center from France, drafted No. 2 overall in April, needed just 17 minutes to leave her mark.

Malonga racked up 14 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and two blocks, all while helping the Storm dominate a Sky team playing without standout rookie Angel Reese. At 19 years and 250 days old, she surpassed Liz Cambage’s previous double-double record set in 2011 by 40 days.

Malonga’s 100 point milestone comes just 24 games into her pro career, showcasing a rapid adjustment to the WNBA’s physicality and pace. A gifted shot blocker with a soft touch around the rim, she’s quickly becoming one of the league’s must watch rookies.

The win improves Seattle to 15-10 on the season and boosts the team’s playoff push but the night belonged to Malonga, whose breakout performance hinted that the Storm’s future may already be here.

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Jacobo Garrido
JACOBO GARRIDO

Jacobo Garrido is a graduate of California State University, Long Beach, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a focus on multimedia and broadcast reporting. During his time at CSULB, he worked as a field reporter for Dig en Español magazine, covering topics impacting the Latino community in Long Beach and surrounding areas. He also reported and produced campus news content, gaining hands-on experience in writing, editing, and on-camera storytelling. After graduating, Jacobo served as the national news correspondent for L28 News for over three years, where he wrote, shot, and edited weekly news segments covering major stories across the country. His experience spans live sports coverage, community profiles, and digital-first storytelling, with a passion for sharing stories that reflect and connect with diverse audiences.

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