Kiah Stokes has been honored as the WNBA Rookie of the Month for August, the league announced Tuesday.

Stokes, a Linn-Mar graduate, led all WNBA rookies in August in rebounds (8.3), field goal percentage (56.4) and blocked shots (1.5). She ranked second in minutes played (27.8), third in free throws (83.3) and fifth in points (7.2).

Stokes, a 6-foot-3 center from UConn, was picked 11th in the WNBA draft this year by the New York Liberty.

She had a double-double against Chicago on Aug. 11 with 13 points and 11 rebounds. She had another double-double against Connecticut on Aug. 29 with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

The Liberty have the best record in the WNBA at 20-8.