Angel Reese is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Chicago Sky in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).
She played college basketball at LSU and Maryland. In 2020, Angel was awarded McDonald’s All-American honors 2020.
Moreover,22-year-old Reese was selected by the Chicago Sky as the Seventh overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft.
Highlights
- 22-year-old American basketball player Angel Reese plays for Chicago Sky in the WNBA.
- Angel revealed that she took a two-week break during the 2023 season final for her mental health.
- Reese is often threatened and criticized for her gameplay, even after winning and being sexualized for her dresses.
Angel Reese started playing basketball at her high school, St. Frances Academy, in Baltimore, Maryland. She was a four-year varsity basketball player under head coach Jerome Shelton.
In 2020, she enrolled at the University of Maryland on a basketball scholarship. However, after two years, in 2023, Angel transferred to Louisiana State University.
Furthermore, she led Louisiana to the NCAA Championship in 2023. In the same year, Reese made her United States National team debut and assisted the team in winning a silver medal.
Angel Reese’s Mental Health Concerns Direct Her To Take A leave From Games And Focus On Her Wellbeing
Angel Reese is one of the brightest stars in college basketball. Her presence in the court is exceptional.
However, the rookie faces criticism when people accuse Reese of her performance, reckless behavior, and exposed dressing styles.
In November 2023, the basketball player took a two-week break from her schedule during her final season on the LSU Women’s basketball team.
Angel Reese came in postgame, said, “who’s happy to see me?! I know y’all are!”
— Cory Diaz (@ByCoryDiaz) December 1, 2023
She’s talked a lot about her mental health, taking time for herself and how important that was for her.
I asked her who she leaned on during the last couple of weeks. She talked a lot with Shaq: pic.twitter.com/kHcK8UdqNW
She initially did not mention the reason for her absence, which caused a swirl of speculation. Apparently, Angel was taking a break for her mental health.
The Chicago Sky forward mentions,
My mental health is the most important thing before anything, and I’m going to make sure I’m OK before anything because I don’t want to cause anything, harm, or any cancer in the locker room.
Angel Reese
Furthermore, in the 2023 National Championship game, Angel Reese played against the Lowa Hawkeyes, which have another exceptional player, Caitlin Clark.
In the final game, LSU won the title, and Reese was seen making a victory gesture in front of Caitlin.
Moreover, Reese made headlines with the images of her pointing to her ring finger and making a “you can’t see me” gesture, which is synonymous with achievement.
Along with the victory, Angel received lots of hate, which made her emotional distress for some time.
Angel Reese Shared Her Experiences of Being Attacked And Receiving Threats
22–Years-old Angel Reese has been overly criticized on social media. She often gets hate from other players’ fandom.
Similarly, her rivalry with Caitlin Clark is often discussed openly, accusing Angel of reckless behavior.
"I just try to stay strong… I've been attacked so many times. Death threats, I've been sexualized, I've been threatened… I'm still human. All this has happened since I won the national championship & I haven't been happy since then."
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) April 2, 2024
– Angel Reesepic.twitter.com/fIvQWtefnx
Moreover, the player has often expressed feeling emotionally hurt and attacked. Angel Reese stated,
I’ve been through so much. I’ve seen so much. I’ve been attacked so many times. Death threats. I’ve been sexualized. I’ve been threatened.
Angel Reese
Furthermore, the rookie player is often sexualized in the media for exposing her clothes. She is often criticized and threatened for her dressing style in public.
Her pink lingerie and swimsuit photoshoot from 2023 often surfaced, creating debate on social media.
Similarly, in October 2024, during Wild’NOut party night, Angel’s blue outfit again sparked controversies. Many netizens criticized her for being the wrong role model for those who admire her.
Additional Informaiton
- As of 2024, Angel Reese’s estimated net worth is around $2 million. Her income primarily stemmed from her WNBA contracts and brand endorsements.
- Angel Reese’s parents are Michael Reese and Angel Webb Reese. Both of them are former college basketball players.
- Reese is not dating anyone at the moment. She recently split with her boyfriend, Cam’Ron Fletcher, who plays basketball for Xavier Musketeers.
