Angel Reese is taking the limelight away from Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark, who previously received the most of the attention. NFL icon and sports pundit Shannon Sharpe is one of the people who sent flowers to the Chicago Sky star.
Reese excelled during his time as a student-athlete at Louisiana State University (LSU) and the University of Maryland. Reese, a highly anticipated recruit, enrolled at Maryland in 2020, but a damaged right foot ended her freshman campaign. She recovered as a sophomore, being named to the Associated Press’s third team of All-Americans.
The forward then transferred to LSU for her junior season in 2022-23. She had a dominant year, being named a unanimous first-team All-American and leading the Tigers to their first NCAA championship. Reese was named the Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Tournament after setting the single-season records for double-doubles
and rebounds in the SEC.
As a senior in 2023-24, Reese was named SEC Player of the Year and a second-team All-American. She capped off her college career with numerous accolades, including being a two-time first-team All-American and SEC All-Defensive Team selectio
Reese’s stellar college performance led to her being selected 7th overall by the Chicago Sky in the 2024 WNBA Draft. At the international level, she won a silver medal with the U.S. national team at the 2023 FIBA Women’s AmeriCup.