Angel Reese

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Angel Reese: A Dominant Force Despite Early Exit

Angel Reese had a phenomenal season for the LSU Tigers in the 2023-2024 season, showcasing her talent and solidifying her place among the elite players in college basketball, even though their championship run ended earlier than anticipated.

Awards and Recognitions:

SEC Player of the Year: Reese’s dominance earned her the prestigious SEC Player of the Year award.
First-Team All-SEC: She was rightfully selected to the First Team All-SEC for the second consecutive year.
All-American Contender: While official All-American selections haven’t been announced yet (typically revealed in early April), news sources and analysts expect her to be a First-Team All-American.

Statistical Highlights:

Double-Double Machine: Reese set a staggering NCAA record for most double-doubles in a season with an impressive 34 throughout the regular season.
SEC Rebounding Queen: She dominated the boards, securing the SEC single-season record for rebounds. (Specific number can be found through sports news websites).
Top Scorer: While specific scoring stats are not readily available without additional information, news articles suggest she was a consistent scorer for LSU, likely averaging a high number of points per game.

Team Journey:

Elite Eight Finish: LSU’s championship aspirations fell short in the Elite Eight, losing a hard-fought battle to the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Key Player for LSU: Despite the early exit, there’s no doubt Angel Reese’s talent and contributions were crucial to LSU’s success throughout the season.

Looking Ahead:

With the season concluded, speculation surrounds Angel Reese’s next chapter. Will she declare for the WNBA Draft or return to LSU for her senior year? Regardless of her decision, Angel Reese’s 2023-2024 season established her as a dominant force in college basketball.

Angel Reese: The Rise of LSU’s Superstar Forward

Angel Reese has quickly become one of the biggest stars in women’s college basketball during her freshman season at LSU. The 6’3″ forward is a dominant force who is projected to be the #1 pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft. Here is an in-depth look at her journey so far.

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High School Dominance

Reese hails from Baltimore, Maryland where she was a standout at St. Frances Academy. She was the consensus national high school player of the year in 2021 after averaging 23.8 points, 15.6 rebounds, 3.6 blocks, 2.7 steals and 2.3 assists per game.

Reese finished her high school career with over 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds, joining an elite club of players like Breanna Stewart and Candace Parker. She helped lead St. Frances to three straight IAAM conference championships.

Reese was the #1 overall prospect in the 2021 class and chose LSU over schools like Maryland, South Carolina and UCLA among many others. She arrived in Baton Rouge with huge expectations.

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AAU Career

Reese also shined on the AAU circuit with the prestigious Team Takeover program. . She won two EYBL national championships and was named MVP of the prestigious Boo Williams Nike Invitational in 2021. Some of Reese’s most memorable AAU performances came on the biggest stages against the top competition in the country. She dominated rival AAU stars like Azzi Fudd and Caitlin Clark during her career.

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Maryland University

On May 6, 2022, LSU announced that Reese would transfer to their program. She made the decision due to her trust in head coach Kim Mulkey and a desire to join a “winning culture”. Reese was also impressed by the school’s interest in the women’s team.

Phenom at LSU

It did not take long for Reese to make her mark at LSU under head coach Kim Mulkey. Through 15 games she is averaging 23.9 points, 15.9 rebounds, 2.6 blocks and 2.4 steals per game while shooting 63% from the field.

Reese’s rebounding numbers lead all of women’s college basketball. She has recorded an eye-popping 22 double-doubles, including 30 points and 19 rebounds against Tennessee.

LSU is 15-0 and ranked #1 in the country thanks in large part to Reese’s consistent dominance. She is the leading candidate for National Freshman of the Year and is in the running for National Player of the Year.

Awards and Achievements

In addition to her gaudy stats, Reese has already piled up several awards and milestones during her brief LSU career:

4x SEC Freshman of the Week
NCAA record 7 consecutive double-doubles to start a career
Scored 25+ points in 6 straight games (LSU freshman record)
Set LSU freshman debut record with 25 points and 16 rebounds

Reese appears destined to be one of the all-time LSU greats. If she continues at her current trajectory, she will certainly be in contention for every major national player of the year award as both a freshman and throughout her college career.

NIL Opportunities

As one of the biggest stars in college basketball, Reese has major potential to capitalize on NIL endorsement opportunities. She signed with Excel Sports for NIL representation and already has deals with sneaker/apparel brand Puma and sporting goods retailer CSG.

Reese’s dominant play and infectious personality will make her a highly marketable athlete. She has the potential to be the face of women’s basketball and be involved in major branding campaigns. LSU’s #1 ranking and her status as the likely #1 WNBA draft pick will only expand Reese’s NIL opportunities and earning power.

At just 19 years old, Angel Reese is already one of the most dominant players in women’s college basketball. Her unprecedented freshman season at LSU is showcasing her talents on a national stage. Reese has everything needed to be the next superstar face of the sport as she continues her ascent to stardom. Below is Angel on her 21st birthday purchasing her Mercedes Benz.

While the full terms of the agreement were not disclosed, On3 confirmed part of the car was paid off in an NIL deal. Another piece was paid by Reese herself. She will be driving around a new EQS580 around town.

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