Angel Reese

Angel Reese was born on May 6, 2002, in Randallstown, Maryland, to Angel and Michael Reese.{{cite web |title=Angel Reese |url=https://www.usab.com/players/angel-reese |publisher=USA Basketball |access-date=July 23, 2023 |archive-date=July 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723184648/https://www.usab.com/players/angel-reese |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Angel Reese (USA)'s profile – FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup 2021 |url=https://www.fiba.basketball/world/u19women/2021/player/Angel-Reese |publisher=FIBA |access-date=June 4, 2022 |archive-date=April 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404001037/https://www.fiba.basketball/world/u19women/2021/player/Angel-Reese |url-status=live }} She learned how to play basketball from her mother at a very young age and grew up playing against her brother, Julian, in their driveway. Reese competed in a recreational league in Baltimore County, where her mother also played. She emerged as one of the best players in the city and had success playing above her age group and on boys' teams.{{cite web |last1=Gilpin |first1=Matt |title=The Reeses: A Terp Family Affair |url=https://umterps.com/news/2022/1/25/terrapin-club-the-reeses-a-terp-family-affair |publisher=University of Maryland Athletics |access-date=July 23, 2023 |date=February 11, 2022 |archive-date=July 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723184648/https://umterps.com/news/2022/1/25/terrapin-club-the-reeses-a-terp-family-affair |url-status=live }} Reese played the point guard position before having two growth spurts by her first year of high school. In addition to basketball, she took part in ballet, gymnastics, swimming and track during her childhood.{{cite web |last1=Ashley |first1=Mike |title=St. Frances Star, Terps Commit Angel Reese Says Maryland 'Really Great Fit' |url=https://pressboxonline.com/2019/11/11/st-frances-star-terps-commit-angel-reese-says-maryland-really-great-fit/ |publisher=PressBox |access-date=March 14, 2022 |date=November 11, 2019 |archive-date=April 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220423161155/https://pressboxonline.com/2019/11/11/st-frances-star-terps-commit-angel-reese-says-maryland-really-great-fit/ |url-status=live }} Reese often attended Washington Mystics games and drew inspiration from Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) players Candace Parker and Maya Moore, as well as former National Basketball Association (NBA) player and Baltimore native Muggsy Bogues.{{cite web |last1=Northam |first1=Mitchell |title=Angel Reese is carrying her Baltimore pride through the NCAA Tournament |url=https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/sports/college-sports/angel-reese-is-carrying-her-baltimore-pride-through-the-ncaa-tournament-JOLOBUVFTFAT3BUFU46PEQVDAY/ |website=Baltimore Banner |access-date=July 31, 2023 |date=March 24, 2023 |archive-date=August 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804230932/https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/sports/college-sports/angel-reese-is-carrying-her-baltimore-pride-through-the-ncaa-tournament-JOLOBUVFTFAT3BUFU46PEQVDAY/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Cooper |first1=Leah Faye |title=Angel Reese on Double Standards, Making History and the Future of Women's Basketball |url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/angel-reese-profile |website=Teen Vogue |access-date=September 17, 2023 |date=August 23, 2023 |archive-date=September 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230911101542/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/angel-reese-profile |url-status=live }} She was coached by Ron James with Team Takeover, an Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) program based in Washington, D.C. that competes in the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL), a national circuit.{{cite web |last1=Gardner |first1=Hayes |title='She's embracing her moment': Like it or not, St. Frances grad, LSU star Angel Reese is a champion again |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/college/basketball/bs-sp-st-frances-angel-reese-wins-national-championship-lsu-20230403-xkerbok2dfdfhmwpitamikhvqm-story.html |website=The Baltimore Sun |access-date=August 3, 2023 |date=April 3, 2023 |archive-date=August 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804230925/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/college/basketball/bs-sp-st-frances-angel-reese-wins-national-championship-lsu-20230403-xkerbok2dfdfhmwpitamikhvqm-story.html |url-status=live }} Her AAU teammates included Madison Scott, Mir McLean and Jakia Brown-Turner,{{cite web |last1=Villa |first1=Walter |title=With reminders of her dad everywhere, 'Little Big Play' soars on the court, in the classroom |url=https://www.espn.com/espnw/sports/story/_/id/24655317/basketball-prospect-mir-mclean-roland-park-team-takeover-soars-court-classroom |publisher=ESPN |access-date=August 3, 2023 |date=September 13, 2018 |archive-date=August 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804230932/https://www.espn.com/espnw/sports/story/_/id/24655317/basketball-prospect-mir-mclean-roland-park-team-takeover-soars-court-classroom |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Heeter |first1=Jonathan |title=Top recruits shine on opening day of Nike EYBL girls tournament |url=https://www.dailypress.com/2018/04/20/top-recruits-shine-on-opening-day-of-nike-eybl-girls-tournament/ |website=Daily Press |access-date=August 3, 2023 |date=April 20, 2018 |archive-date=August 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804230925/https://www.dailypress.com/2018/04/20/top-recruits-shine-on-opening-day-of-nike-eybl-girls-tournament/ |url-status=live }} all of whom were given five-star ratings by ESPN at the end of their high school careers.{{cite web |title=Madison Scott 2020 High School Girls' Basketball Profile |url=https://www.espn.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/235781 |publisher=ESPN |access-date=August 4, 2023 |archive-date=August 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804230925/https://www.espn.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/235781 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Mir McLean 2020 High School Girls' Basketball Profile |url=https://www.espn.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/226400 |publisher=ESPN |access-date=August 4, 2023 |archive-date=August 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804230932/https://www.espn.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/226400 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Jakia Brown-Turner 2019 High School Girls' Basketball Profile |url=https://www.espn.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/228897 |publisher=ESPN |access-date=August 4, 2023 |archive-date=August 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804230932/https://www.espn.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/228897 |url-status=live }}

Reese attended St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, Maryland, where she was a four-year varsity basketball player under head coach Jerome Shelton.{{cite web |last1=Danois |first1=Alejandro |title=Angel Reese's next goal: Breaking the stereotypes of girls sports and giving hope to young athletes |url=https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/sports/angel-reese-girls-sports-stereotypes-B5LSD6GQ7FCONGMLY7IVCTQLKQ/ |website=Baltimore Banner |access-date=July 31, 2023 |date=July 21, 2023 |archive-date=July 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723184653/https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/sports/angel-reese-girls-sports-stereotypes-B5LSD6GQ7FCONGMLY7IVCTQLKQ/ |url-status=live }} Early in her career, she was teammates with future WNBA player Nia Clouden.{{cite web |last1=Andrews |first1=Kyle J. |title=St. Frances star, Maryland recruit Angel Reese builds a legacy with a love of basketball |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/high-school/bs-sp-va-st-frances-angel-reese-maryland-terrapins-20200210-yh235whlezagzizeog3d6l3y2e-story.html |website=The Baltimore Sun |access-date=March 13, 2022 |date=February 10, 2020 |archive-date=April 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220423161208/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/high-school/bs-sp-va-st-frances-angel-reese-maryland-terrapins-20200210-yh235whlezagzizeog3d6l3y2e-story.html |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Peter |first1=Josh |title=There's more to LSU star Angel Reese than trash-talking women's basketball national champion |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaw/2023/04/13/angel-reese-more-than-trash-talking-lsu-basketball-star-champion/11633491002/ |website=USA Today |access-date=July 31, 2023 |date=April 13, 2023 |archive-date=August 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804230932/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaw/2023/04/13/angel-reese-more-than-trash-talking-lsu-basketball-star-champion/11633491002/ |url-status=live }} Due to her size and athleticism, she could play all five positions and entered the starting lineup midway through her first season.{{cite web |last1=Graham |first1=Glenn |title=2019–20 High School Female Athlete of the Year: St. Frances basketball star Angel Reese |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/high-school/bs-va-sp-2019-20-female-athlete-of-year-angel-reese-20200525-skpbsox6bfdlhb3e4eufs5ksra-story.html |website=The Baltimore Sun |access-date=March 26, 2022 |date=May 25, 2020 |archive-date=April 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220423161201/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/high-school/bs-va-sp-2019-20-female-athlete-of-year-angel-reese-20200525-skpbsox6bfdlhb3e4eufs5ksra-story.html |url-status=live }} As a freshman, Reese averaged 11.1 points and 11 rebounds per game, earning All-Metro first team honors from The Baltimore Sun.{{cite web |last1=Dunn |first1=Katherine |title=All-Metro girls' basketball first and second teams |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/high-school/bs-va-sp-girls-basketball-first-2016-17-20170331-story.html |website=The Baltimore Sun |access-date=March 25, 2022 |date=March 31, 2017 |archive-date=June 30, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210630072707/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/high-school/bs-va-sp-girls-basketball-first-2016-17-20170331-story.html |url-status=live }} She helped her team win the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland (IAAM) A Conference title and finish the season with a {{Win-loss record|w=30|l=1}} record.{{cite web |last1=Dunn |first1=Katherine |title=St. Frances guard Nia Clouden commits to Michigan State |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/high-school/bal-st-frances-guard-nia-clouden-commits-to-michigan-state-20170428-story.html |website=The Baltimore Sun |access-date=July 31, 2023 |date=April 28, 2017 |archive-date=August 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804230932/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/high-school/bal-st-frances-guard-nia-clouden-commits-to-michigan-state-20170428-story.html |url-status=live }} Her team suffered its only loss to Hamilton Heights Christian Academy at the High School Nationals semifinals, where Reese recorded 20 points and 24 rebounds and made a putback shot to beat the buzzer and send the game to overtime.{{cite web |last1=Halley |first1=Jim |title=No. 2 seed Hamilton Heights Christian holds off No. 3 seed St. Frances Academy in overtime |url=https://usatodayhss.com/2017/no-2-seed-hamilton-heights-christian-holds-off-no-3-seed-st-frances-academy-in-overtime |website=USA Today |access-date=March 25, 2022 |date=March 31, 2017 |archive-date=October 15, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211015204336/https://usatodayhss.com/2017/no-2-seed-hamilton-heights-christian-holds-off-no-3-seed-st-frances-academy-in-overtime |url-status=live }} She was named to the High School Nationals all-tournament team.{{cite web |title=Miami Country Day's Maria Alvarez leads the DICK'S Nationals Girls All-Tournament Team |url=https://usatodayhss.com/2017/miami-country-days-maria-alvarez-leads-the-dicks-nationals-girls-all-tournament-team |website=USA Today |access-date=July 31, 2023 |date=April 1, 2017 |archive-date=August 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804230932/https://usatodayhss.com/2017/miami-country-days-maria-alvarez-leads-the-dicks-nationals-girls-all-tournament-team |url-status=live }}

In her sophomore season, Reese repeated as an All-Metro first team selection, helping St. Frances win the IAAM A Conference championship and achieve a 24–4 record. She averaged 17.6 points, 12.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.8 blocks per game, leading her team in all four categories.{{cite web |last1=Dunn |first1=Katherine |title=2017–18 All-Metro girls basketball first and second teams |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/high-school/bs-va-sp-girls-basketball-first-2017-18-story.html |website=The Baltimore Sun |access-date=March 25, 2022 |date=April 6, 2018 |archive-date=April 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220423161209/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/high-school/bs-va-sp-girls-basketball-first-2017-18-story.html |url-status=live }} Following the season, Reese played in the Capital Classic and was named her team's most valuable player after guiding the United States Future Stars to a 115–80 win over the Capital All-Stars.{{cite web |last1=Halley |first1=Jim |title=Reese has dominant effort to lead Future Stars in Capital Classic girls game |url=https://usatodayhss.com/2018/angel-reese-has-dominant-effort-to-lead-future-stars-in-capital-classic-girls-game |website=USA Today |access-date=July 31, 2023 |date=April 28, 2018 |archive-date=August 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804230926/https://usatodayhss.com/2018/angel-reese-has-dominant-effort-to-lead-future-stars-in-capital-classic-girls-game |url-status=live }} She was suspended early in her junior season after punching an opposing player in the face during a preseason scrimmage; no charges were filed.{{cite web |last1=Bembry |first1=Jerry |title=Top prospect Angel Reese the target of offensive messages from opposing coach |url=https://andscape.com/features/top-prospect-angel-reese-the-target-of-offensive-messages-from-opposing-coach/ |publisher=Andscape |access-date=August 1, 2023 |date=January 17, 2020 |archive-date=August 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804230926/https://andscape.com/features/top-prospect-angel-reese-the-target-of-offensive-messages-from-opposing-coach/ |url-status=live }} Reese averaged 22.6 points and 19.3 rebounds per game as a junior and was named All-Metro Player of the Year by The Baltimore Sun after leading St. Frances to the IAAM A Conference title.{{cite web |last1=Seidel |first1=Jeff |title=All-Metro Girls Basketball Player of the Year: Angel Reese, St. Frances |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/high-school/bs-sp-va-bkg-allmetro-poy-20190326-story.html |website=The Baltimore Sun |access-date=March 26, 2022 |date=April 3, 2019 |archive-date=April 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220423161155/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/high-school/bs-sp-va-bkg-allmetro-poy-20190326-story.html |url-status=live }} That year, she led Team Takeover to the Nike EYBL championship, posting 18 points and 11 rebounds in a 57–47 win over All Iowa Attack in the final.{{cite web |last1=Lewis |first1=Mark |title=Takeover Takes Nike EYBL Title |date=July 13, 2019 |url=https://www.bluestarmedia.org/takeover-takes-nike-eybl-title/ |publisher=Bluestar Media |access-date=August 1, 2023 |archive-date=August 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804230926/https://www.bluestarmedia.org/takeover-takes-nike-eybl-title/ |url-status=live }}

In January{{nbsp}}2020, Archbishop Spalding High School head coach Lisa Smith was fired from her position after her private messages on Instagram criticizing Reese's behavior were made public. Reese's mother felt that the messages included racial overtones by attributing Reese's success to being genetically gifted. On January 31, Reese's number 10 jersey was retired by St. Frances, and she became the first female player to receive the honor. As a senior, she averaged 18.6 points, 10.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.5 blocks per game, winning her fourth straight IAAM A Conference championship and helping her team finish with a 25–3 record.{{cite web |last1=Dunn |first1=Katherine |title=St. Frances' Reese is VSN's Girls Basketball Player of the Year; Peace-Able is top coach |url=https://varsitysportsnetwork.com/queens-of-the-court-2/ |publisher=Varsity Sports Network |access-date=August 2, 2023 |archive-date=August 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804230926/https://varsitysportsnetwork.com/queens-of-the-court-2/ |url-status=live }} Reese was selected to play at the McDonald's All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic, two major high school all-star games, but both were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She repeated as All-Metro Player of the Year and was also named High School Female Athlete of the Year by The Baltimore Sun. Reese finished her career with 1,720 points, second in St. Frances history to Melba Chambers, and 1,250 rebounds.

In addition to basketball, Reese was a member of the volleyball team at St. Frances, playing the outside hitter position.{{cite web |last1=Coffin |first1=Nelson |title=St. Frances repeats in C Conference volleyball against friendly rival |url=https://iaamsports.com/cconfvbfinals17 |publisher=Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland |access-date=August 3, 2023 |date=October 28, 2017 |archive-date=October 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231028164425/https://iaamsports.com/cconfvbfinals17 |url-status=live }} In her freshman season, she helped the team win the IAAM C Conference championship, the school's first IAAM title in a sport other than basketball.{{cite web |last1=Toney |first1=Derek |title=St. Frances Academy captures "C" Conference Volleyball Championship with win over Friends School |url=https://www.iaamsports.com/C_Conference_Volleyball_Finals |publisher=Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland |access-date=August 3, 2023 |date=November 6, 2016 |archive-date=October 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231028164439/https://www.iaamsports.com/C_Conference_Volleyball_Finals |url-status=live }} Reese led St. Frances to another IAAM C Conference title as a sophomore.

Reese was considered a five-star recruit, the number two player and the top wing in the 2020 class by ESPN.{{cite web |title=Angel Reese 2020 High School Girls' Basketball Profile |url=http://www.espn.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/226401 |publisher=ESPN |access-date=March 23, 2022 |archive-date=March 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220312191245/http://www.espn.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/226401 |url-status=live }} By her junior season of high school, she held scholarship offers from over 24 NCAA Division I basketball programs, including Maryland, South Carolina and Louisville.{{cite web |last1=Dunn |first1=Katherine |title=After missing cut for U.S. team, St. Frances star Angel Reese plans more hoops, closer look at big offers |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/high-school/bs-va-sp-girls-basketball-angel-reese-0714-story.html |website=The Baltimore Sun |access-date=July 16, 2023 |date=July 14, 2018 |archive-date=July 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723184650/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/high-school/bs-va-sp-girls-basketball-angel-reese-0714-story.html |url-status=live }} On November 1, 2019, she announced her commitment to Maryland, becoming the highest-ranked recruit in program history. Her other finalists were South Carolina, USC, Syracuse and Tennessee.{{cite web |last1=Olson |first1=Dan |title=No. 2 prospect Angel Reese commits to Terrapins |url=https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/27984875/no-2-prospect-angel-reese-commits-terrapins |publisher=ESPN |access-date=March 23, 2022 |date=November 1, 2019 |archive-date=April 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220423161156/https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/27984875/no-2-prospect-angel-reese-commits-terrapins |url-status=live }} On November 13, Reese signed a National Letter of Intent with the program.{{cite web |title=Terrapins Sign Angel Reese, No. 2 Overall Recruit |url=https://umterps.com/news/2019/11/13/womens-basketball-terrapins-sign-angel-reese-no-2-overall-recruit.aspx |publisher=University of Maryland Athletics |access-date=August 2, 2023 |date=November 13, 2019 |archive-date=August 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804230932/https://umterps.com/news/2019/11/13/womens-basketball-terrapins-sign-angel-reese-no-2-overall-recruit.aspx |url-status=live }} She was drawn to Maryland because of its proximity to her home, head coach Brenda Frese, who had recruited her since eighth grade, and assistant coach Shay Robinson. She preferred to play with a post player in Shakira Austin, who instead transferred from the program before Reese's first season.{{cite web |last1=D'Arcangelo |first1=Lyndsey |title=How Angel Reese found happiness and the 'perfect fit' at LSU |url=https://justwomenssports.com/reads/angel-reese-lsu-basketball-maryland-transfer-kim-mulkey/ |publisher=Just Women's Sports |access-date=July 16, 2023 |date=January 19, 2023 |archive-date=July 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723184650/https://justwomenssports.com/reads/angel-reese-lsu-basketball-maryland-transfer-kim-mulkey/ |url-status=live }} She was also attracted to Maryland by its strong academics and the Philip Merrill College of Journalism.

Reese entered her freshman season in the starting lineup for Maryland, primarily as a power forward.{{cite news |last1=Copeland |first1=Kareem |title=Maryland's high-scoring offense adds another weapon with the return of Angel Reese |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/03/10/angel-reese-maryland-no-1-offense/ |newspaper=The Washington Post |access-date=April 16, 2022 |date=March 10, 2021 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=March 11, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210311000413/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/03/10/angel-reese-maryland-no-1-offense/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Ashley |first1=Mike |title=St. Frances Grad Angel Reese Making Her Presence Felt For Maryland Women's Basketball |url=https://pressboxonline.com/2020/11/10/st-frances-grad-angel-reese-making-her-presence-felt-for-maryland-womens-basketball/ |publisher=PressBox |access-date=August 5, 2023 |date=November 10, 2020 |archive-date=August 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805194146/https://pressboxonline.com/2020/11/10/st-frances-grad-angel-reese-making-her-presence-felt-for-maryland-womens-basketball/ |url-status=live }} Despite being a freshman, she was praised by head coach Brenda Frese for her leadership.{{cite web |last1=Manganelli |first1=Katie |title="Beyond her years": Angel Reese is bringing a competitive edge to Maryland basketball |url=https://dbknews.com/2020/11/25/maryland-womens-basketbell-angel-reese-college-park-leader-preview-season/ |website=The Diamondback |access-date=August 5, 2023 |date=November 25, 2020 |archive-date=July 7, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220707074653/https://dbknews.com/2020/11/25/maryland-womens-basketbell-angel-reese-college-park-leader-preview-season/ |url-status=live }} Frese viewed Reese as part of the team's Big Three that also included Ashley Owusu and Diamond Miller. On November 27, 2020, she made her debut for Maryland, recording a season-high 20 points and nine rebounds in a 94–72 win over Davidson at the Gulf Coast Challenge.{{cite web |title=Angel Reese sparkles in debut as Maryland women open with a victory |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/terps/bs-sp-state-roundup-nov28-20201127-fewr6skiybcj3crzda7tsb5d3a-story.html |website=The Baltimore Sun |access-date=April 15, 2022 |date=November 27, 2020 |archive-date=April 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220423161157/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/terps/bs-sp-state-roundup-nov28-20201127-fewr6skiybcj3crzda7tsb5d3a-story.html |url-status=live }} In her fourth game, on December 3 against Towson, she suffered a Jones fracture in her right foot after landing awkwardly during the opening minutes.{{cite news |last1=Copeland |first1=Kareem |title=Angel Reese, Maryland's touted freshman, to miss three months with a broken foot |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/12/04/maryland-women-angel-reese-injury/ |newspaper=The Washington Post |access-date=April 15, 2022 |date=December 4, 2020 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=April 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220420091714/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/12/04/maryland-women-angel-reese-injury/ |url-status=live }} She underwent surgery and was sidelined until February 23, 2021.{{cite web |last1=Jennings |first1=Chantel |title=Maryland's Angel Reese is back from injury and playing fearlessly. 'I want people to remember who I am' |url=https://theathletic.com/2962181/2021/11/18/marylands-angel-reese-is-back-from-injury-and-playing-fearlessly-i-want-people-to-remember-who-i-am/ |publisher=The Athletic |access-date=April 15, 2022 |date=November 18, 2021 |archive-date=January 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220121204710/https://theathletic.com/2962181/2021/11/18/marylands-angel-reese-is-back-from-injury-and-playing-fearlessly-i-want-people-to-remember-who-i-am/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Ashley |first1=Mike |title=St. Frances Grad Angel Reese Returns To Action In Terps' Win Against Iowa |url=https://pressboxonline.com/2021/02/23/st-frances-grad-angel-reese-returns-to-action-in-terps-win-against-iowa/ |publisher=PressBox |access-date=April 15, 2022 |date=February 23, 2021 |archive-date=May 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220518172310/https://pressboxonline.com/2021/02/23/st-frances-grad-angel-reese-returns-to-action-in-terps-win-against-iowa/ |url-status=live }} Reese came off the bench following her return from injury. She helped Maryland win Big Ten regular season and tournament titles.{{cite web |title=Reese Named to The Sun's 25 Women to Watch |url=https://umterps.com/news/2021/10/21/womens-basketball-reese-named-to-the-suns-25-women-to-watch |publisher=University of Maryland Athletics |access-date=August 5, 2023 |date=October 21, 2021 |archive-date=August 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805194149/https://umterps.com/news/2021/10/21/womens-basketball-reese-named-to-the-suns-25-women-to-watch |url-status=live }} At the end of the regular season, she was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team.{{cite web |title=Maryland's Brenda Frese named Big Ten women's basketball Coach of the Year |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/terps/bs-sp-maryland-womens-basketball-big-ten-honors-20210308-egfw2o7drvfj7eyn5zpuxjj32u-story.html |website=The Baltimore Sun |access-date=April 16, 2022 |date=March 8, 2021 |archive-date=April 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220423161156/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/terps/bs-sp-maryland-womens-basketball-big-ten-honors-20210308-egfw2o7drvfj7eyn5zpuxjj32u-story.html |url-status=live }} On March 24, 2021, in the second round of the NCAA tournament, Reese scored 19 points to help second-seeded Maryland defeat seventh-seeded Alabama, 100–64.{{cite web |title=Maryland women advance to Sweet 16 for first time since 2017 |url=https://www.wbaltv.com/article/maryland-women-beat-alabama-college-basketball-advance-to-sweet-16/35927838 |publisher=WBAL-TV |agency=Associated Press |access-date=August 5, 2023 |date=March 24, 2021 |archive-date=August 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805194156/https://www.wbaltv.com/article/maryland-women-beat-alabama-college-basketball-advance-to-sweet-16/35927838 |url-status=live }} In the Sweet 16, her team was upset by sixth-seeded Texas, 64–61.{{cite web |last1=Armour |first1=Nancy |title=No. 6 Texas stymies No. 2 Maryland to reach women's Elite Eight |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaw/2021/03/28/texas-beats-maryland-ncaa-womens-sweet-16/7042332002/ |website=USA Today |access-date=October 11, 2023 |date=March 28, 2021 |archive-date=June 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220625213946/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaw/2021/03/28/texas-beats-maryland-ncaa-womens-sweet-16/7042332002/ |url-status=live }} As a freshman, Reese averaged ten points and six rebounds per game. Following the season, she won a silver medal with the Maryland 3x3 team at the USA Basketball 3X Nationals.{{cite web |last1=Ashley |first1=Mike |title=With Help From St. Frances Grad Angel Reese, Terps Take Silver In 3×3 Tournament |url=https://pressboxonline.com/2021/06/29/with-help-from-st-frances-grad-angel-reese-terps-take-silver-in-3x3-tournament/ |publisher=PressBox |access-date=April 16, 2022 |date=June 29, 2021 |archive-date=April 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220423161156/https://pressboxonline.com/2021/06/29/with-help-from-st-frances-grad-angel-reese-terps-take-silver-in-3x3-tournament/ |url-status=live }}

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Reese returned to a starting role in her sophomore season.{{cite web |last1=Lee |first1=Edward |title=For No. 13 Maryland women's basketball, emergence of freshman Shyanne Sellers as starter is 'perfect timing' |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/terps/bs-sp-shyanne-sellers-maryland-womens-basketball-20220216-32dpym7oljev7jyuoabemrnavy-story.html |website=The Baltimore Sun |access-date=August 5, 2023 |date=February 16, 2022 |archive-date=August 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805194151/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/terps/bs-sp-shyanne-sellers-maryland-womens-basketball-20220216-32dpym7oljev7jyuoabemrnavy-story.html |url-status=live }} She described the season as a "redemption year" and regained confidence from before her injury as a freshman.{{cite web |last1=Ashley |first1=Mike |title=For Angel Reese, 2022 Is 'Redemption Year' … And The Big Ten Can't Miss Her |url=https://pressboxonline.com/2022/01/12/for-angel-reese-2022-is-redemption-year-and-the-big-ten-cant-miss-her/ |publisher=PressBox |access-date=July 29, 2023 |date=January 12, 2022 |archive-date=August 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804230927/https://pressboxonline.com/2022/01/12/for-angel-reese-2022-is-redemption-year-and-the-big-ten-cant-miss-her/ |url-status=live }} In her season debut on November 9, Reese recorded 21 points and 14 rebounds in a 97–67 win against Longwood.{{cite web |last1=Trister |first1=Noah |title=No. 4 Maryland women's basketball routs Longwood, 97–67, in season opener |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/terps/bs-sp-maryland-womens-basketball-longwood-season-opener-20211109-mdazb43a6fcctnej52lapg7y7i-story.html |website=The Baltimore Sun |access-date=April 23, 2022 |date=November 9, 2021 |archive-date=April 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220423161200/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/terps/bs-sp-maryland-womens-basketball-longwood-season-opener-20211109-mdazb43a6fcctnej52lapg7y7i-story.html |url-status=live }} On December 2, 2021, Reese had a season-high 26 points and 15 rebounds in an 82–74 win against Miami (Florida) in the ACC–Big Ten Challenge.{{cite news |last1=Copeland |first1=Kareem |title=No. 8 Maryland women end two-game skid with victory over Miami |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/02/maryland-women-miami-angel-reese/ |newspaper=The Washington Post |access-date=April 23, 2022 |date=December 2, 2021 |url-access=subscription}} On February 14, 2022, she posted 25 points and 13 rebounds in an 81–69 victory over Iowa.{{cite web |title=Angel Reese posts double-double to lead No. 13 Maryland women's basketball to 81–69 win over No. 22 Iowa for 7th straight win |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/terps/bs-sp-maryland-womens-basketball-iowa-20220215-otflkwatengknjta6jhx5kmhmm-story.html |website=The Baltimore Sun |publisher=Associated Press |access-date=August 5, 2023 |date=February 14, 2022 |archive-date=August 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805194149/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/terps/bs-sp-maryland-womens-basketball-iowa-20220215-otflkwatengknjta6jhx5kmhmm-story.html |url-status=live }} Reese was named first-team All-Big Ten and made the conference's All-Defensive Team.{{cite web |title=Maryland women's basketball star Angel Reese named finalist for Wooden Award honoring nation's top player |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/terps/bs-sp-maryland-angel-reese-wooden-award-20220305-kh3nz57aarf6zllyvstujic2hy-story.html |website=The Baltimore Sun |access-date=April 23, 2022 |date=March 5, 2022 |archive-date=April 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220423161204/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/terps/bs-sp-maryland-angel-reese-wooden-award-20220305-kh3nz57aarf6zllyvstujic2hy-story.html |url-status=live }} She led fourth-seeded Maryland to the Sweet 16 of the 2022 NCAA tournament, where she recorded 25 points, 9 rebounds, 3 steals and 3 blocks in a 72–66 loss to first-seeded Stanford on March 25.{{cite web |last1=Lee |first1=Edward |title=Maryland women's basketball's big comeback falls short in 72–66 loss to Stanford in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/terps/bs-sp-maryland-womens-basketball-stanford-ncaa-tournament-20220326-kjynj77vnfhsjjqoc4gb2ajjru-story.html |website=The Baltimore Sun |access-date=April 23, 2022 |date=March 25, 2022 |archive-date=April 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220423161206/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/terps/bs-sp-maryland-womens-basketball-stanford-ncaa-tournament-20220326-kjynj77vnfhsjjqoc4gb2ajjru-story.html |url-status=live }} Reese received third-team All-American honors from the AP and made the United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) and Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) All-American honorable mention.{{cite web |title=Reese Earns USBWA Honorable Mention All-America Nod |url=https://umterps.com/news/2022/3/17/womens-basketball-reese-earns-usbwa-honorable-mention-all-america-nod.aspx |publisher=University of Maryland Athletics |access-date=April 23, 2022 |date=March 17, 2022 |archive-date=March 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220317133002/https://umterps.com/news/2022/3/17/womens-basketball-reese-earns-usbwa-honorable-mention-all-america-nod.aspx |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Lotano |first1=Joseph |title=Angel Reese highlights AP All-American selections for Maryland women's basketball |url=https://dbknews.com/2022/03/16/maryland-womens-basketball-all-american-angel-reese-katie-benzan-ashley-owusu/ |website=The Diamondback |access-date=April 23, 2022 |date=March 16, 2022 |archive-date=April 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220422184027/https://dbknews.com/2022/03/16/maryland-womens-basketball-all-american-angel-reese-katie-benzan-ashley-owusu/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Wade Trophy winner Aliyah Boston headlines 2022 WBCA NCAA Division I Coaches' All-America team |url=https://wbca.org/about/press-releases/wade-trophy-winner-aliyah-boston-headlines-2022-wbca-ncaa-division-i-coaches%E2%80%99 |publisher=Women's Basketball Coaches Association |access-date=August 5, 2023 |archive-date=April 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404025242/https://wbca.org/about/press-releases/wade-trophy-winner-aliyah-boston-headlines-2022-wbca-ncaa-division-i-coaches%E2%80%99 |url-status=live }} As a sophomore, she averaged 17.8 points and 10.6 rebounds per game, becoming the first Maryland player to average a double-double since Angie Scott in 1975.{{cite web |last1=Schwartz |first1=Tim |last2=Shaffer |first2=Jonas |title=Five Maryland women's basketball players, including All-American Angel Reese, enter transfer portal |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/terps/bs-sp-angel-reese-maryland-transfer-portal-20220406-5lrouw6kjvbrvnhpyujtv3e6va-story.html |website=The Baltimore Sun |access-date=April 23, 2022 |date=April 6, 2022 |archive-date=April 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220423161203/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/terps/bs-sp-angel-reese-maryland-transfer-portal-20220406-5lrouw6kjvbrvnhpyujtv3e6va-story.html |url-status=live }}

On April 5, 2022, Reese entered the transfer portal with several of her teammates.{{cite web |last1=Philippou |first1=Alexa |title=Maryland Terrapins' Angel Reese, Ashley Owusu entering women's basketball transfer portal |url=https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/33675450/maryland-junior-guard-ashley-owusu-announces-entering-transfer-portal |publisher=ESPN |access-date=April 23, 2022 |date=April 5, 2022 |archive-date=April 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220423161157/https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/33675450/maryland-junior-guard-ashley-owusu-announces-entering-transfer-portal |url-status=live }} She later explained that she wanted a fresh start and a coach who would develop her into a stretch four to prepare her for the WNBA. She was the most heralded transfer in the nation and took visits to Louisiana State University (LSU), South Carolina and Tennessee.{{cite magazine |last1=Jackson |first1=Wilton |title=All Eyes Are on LSU's Trash-Talking Bayou Barbie—Just the Way Angel Reese Likes It |url=https://www.si.com/college/2023/02/10/lsu-tigers-angel-reese-bayou-barbie-kim-mulkey |magazine=Sports Illustrated |access-date=February 11, 2023 |date=February 10, 2023 |archive-date=February 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211063122/https://www.si.com/college/2023/02/10/lsu-tigers-angel-reese-bayou-barbie-kim-mulkey |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Bembry |first1=Jerry |title=LSU's Angel Reese has your attention |url=https://andscape.com/features/lsus-angel-reese-has-your-attention/ |publisher=Andscape |access-date=February 11, 2023 |date=February 10, 2023 |archive-date=February 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211210942/https://andscape.com/features/lsus-angel-reese-has-your-attention/ |url-status=live }} She took interest in LSU after Ohio State transfer Kateri Poole, whom she had known since high school, suggested that they visit the school together.

On May 6, 2022, LSU announced that Reese would transfer to their program.{{cite web |last1=Philippou |first1=Alexa |title=LSU lands women's basketball transfer Angel Reese |url=https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/33866293/lsu-lands-women-basketball-transfer-angel-reese |publisher=ESPN |access-date=May 6, 2022 |date=May 6, 2022 |archive-date=May 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220506160057/https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/33866293/lsu-lands-women-basketball-transfer-angel-reese |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Easto |first1=Trisha |title=Fans react to LSU women's basketball, Kim Mulkey upset by Kentucky Wildcats in SEC tournament |url=https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/lsu/2022/03/04/fans-react-lsu-womens-basketball-upset-kentucky-sec-tournament-kim-mulkey/9384347002/ |website=The Daily Advertiser |access-date=June 4, 2022 |date=March 4, 2022 |archive-date=March 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220305151612/https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/lsu/2022/03/04/fans-react-lsu-womens-basketball-upset-kentucky-sec-tournament-kim-mulkey/9384347002/ |url-status=live }} 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. On November 7, she made her debut for LSU, recording 31 points and 13 rebounds in a 125–50 win over Bellarmine.{{cite web |last1=Diaz |first1=Cory |title=Hi Angel Reese. Forward leads LSU women's basketball to record-setting win over Bellarmine |url=https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/lsu/2022/11/08/lsu-womens-basketball-bellarmine-kim-mulkey-angel-reese/69619727007/ |website=The Daily Advertiser |access-date=February 11, 2023 |date=November 7, 2022 |archive-date=April 1, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401102909/https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/lsu/2022/11/08/lsu-womens-basketball-bellarmine-kim-mulkey-angel-reese/69619727007/ |url-status=live }} Reese posted 32 points and 15 rebounds in an 88–42 victory over Lamar on December 14.{{cite web |title=Reese scores career-high 32, No. 11 LSU women beat Lamar |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaw/2022/12/14/reese-scores-career-high-32-no-11-lsu-women-beat-lamar/51074347/ |website=USA Today |agency=Associated Press |access-date=February 11, 2023 |date=December 14, 2022 |archive-date=February 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211210941/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaw/2022/12/14/reese-scores-career-high-32-no-11-lsu-women-beat-lamar/51074347/ |url-status=live }} She surpassed LSU's single-game rebounding record, held by Maree Jackson since 1977, during a 26-point, 28-rebound performance in a 74–34 win over Texas A&M on January 5, 2023.{{cite web |last1=Diaz |first1=Cory |title=Putting LSU women's basketball star Angel Reese's record performance into perspective |url=https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/lsu/2023/01/06/lsu-womens-basketball-star-angel-reese-breaks-rebounds-record-vs-texas-am/69777494007/ |website=The Daily Advertiser |access-date=February 11, 2023 |date=January 6, 2023 |archive-date=February 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211210941/https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/lsu/2023/01/06/lsu-womens-basketball-star-angel-reese-breaks-rebounds-record-vs-texas-am/69777494007/ |url-status=live }} Reese had her 20th straight double-double on January 23, with 14 points and 14 rebounds in an 89–51 win against Alabama. She broke the program record for consecutive double-doubles, set by Sylvia Fowles during the 2006–07 season.{{cite web |last1=Rabalais |first1=Scott |title=LSU great Sylvia Fowles passes 'crown' to Angel Reese after record-breaking performance |url=https://www.nola.com/sports/lsu/lsus-sylvia-fowles-hands-double-double-crown-to-angel-reese/article_f85b27de-9bb1-11ed-9822-173bc767296d.html |website=The Times-Picayune |access-date=February 11, 2023 |date=January 24, 2023 |archive-date=February 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211210930/https://www.nola.com/sports/lsu/lsus-sylvia-fowles-hands-double-double-crown-to-angel-reese/article_f85b27de-9bb1-11ed-9822-173bc767296d.html |url-status=live }} On February 16, Reese had a career-high 36 points and 20 rebounds in a 69–60 win over Ole Miss.{{cite web |last1=Martel |first1=Brett |title=Reese scores season-high 36, No. 5 LSU tops Ole Miss 69–60 |url=https://apnews.com/article/sports-louisiana-state-tigers-mississippi-rebels-basketball-mens-73577f75d99706cd16e7042702f6a60e |publisher=Associated Press |access-date=April 2, 2023 |date=February 17, 2023 |archive-date=April 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402151631/https://apnews.com/article/sports-louisiana-state-tigers-mississippi-rebels-basketball-mens-73577f75d99706cd16e7042702f6a60e |url-status=live }} She earned first-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) and All-Defensive Team honors at the end of the regular season.{{cite web |last1=Auzenne |first1=Josh |title=Angel Reese highlights quartet of Tigers to earn All-SEC postseason awards |url=https://www.wafb.com/2023/02/28/angel-reese-highlights-quartet-tigers-earn-all-sec-postseason-awards/ |publisher=WAFB |access-date=August 5, 2023 |date=February 28, 2023 |archive-date=August 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805194151/https://www.wafb.com/2023/02/28/angel-reese-highlights-quartet-tigers-earn-all-sec-postseason-awards/ |url-status=live }} In the first round of the 2023 NCAA tournament, she recorded 34 points and 15 rebounds in a 73–50 win against Hawaii.{{cite web |last1=Martel |first1=Brett |title=Reese leads LSU past Hawaii in March Madness opening round |url=https://apnews.com/article/march-madness-lsu-hawaii-8ac0d974b733c16484ed361a0ac1423e |publisher=Associated Press |access-date=April 8, 2023 |date=March 17, 2023 |archive-date=April 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403161700/https://apnews.com/article/march-madness-lsu-hawaii-8ac0d974b733c16484ed361a0ac1423e |url-status=live }} Reese posted 25 points, 24 rebounds and 6 blocks in a 66–42 second-round win over Michigan.{{cite web |last1=Diaz |first1=Cory |title=Blood & boards: Angel Reese propels LSU women's basketball past Michigan to Sweet 16 |url=https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/lsu/2023/03/19/angel-reese-powers-lsu-womens-basketball-to-past-michigan-to-sweet-16/69999344007/ |website=The Daily Advertiser |access-date=April 8, 2023 |date=March 19, 2023 |archive-date=March 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321025036/https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/lsu/2023/03/19/angel-reese-powers-lsu-womens-basketball-to-past-michigan-to-sweet-16/69999344007/ |url-status=live }} In the Elite Eight, she registered her 32nd double-double, breaking the SEC single-season record held by Teaira McCowan of Mississippi State. Reese was named Most Outstanding Player (MOP) of the Greenville Regional 2.{{cite web |last1=Diaz |first1=Cory |title=LSU women's basketball star Angel Reese sets SEC double-double record in Elite 8 vs. Miami |url=https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/lsu/2023/03/26/lsu-womens-basketballs-angel-reese-sets-sec-double-double-record/70029584007/ |website=The Daily Advertiser |access-date=April 2, 2023 |date=March 26, 2023 |archive-date=April 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402151630/https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/lsu/2023/03/26/lsu-womens-basketballs-angel-reese-sets-sec-double-double-record/70029584007/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=LSU Women's Basketball Advances to Sixth Final Four, 54–42 |url=https://lsusports.net/news/2023/03/26/lsu-womens-basketball-advances-to-sixth-final-four-54-42/ |publisher=LSU Athletics |access-date=April 2, 2023 |date=March 26, 2023 |archive-date=April 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402151632/https://lsusports.net/news/2023/03/26/lsu-womens-basketball-advances-to-sixth-final-four-54-42/ |url-status=live }} In the Final Four, she set the program and SEC single-season rebounding records after posting 24 points and 12 rebounds in a 79–72 win over Virginia Tech.{{cite web |title=LSU Women's Basketball Advances To National Championship, 79–72 |url=https://lsusports.net/news/2023/03/31/lsu-advances-to-national-championship-79-72/ |publisher=LSU Athletics |access-date=April 2, 2023 |date=March 31, 2023 |archive-date=April 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402151634/https://lsusports.net/news/2023/03/31/lsu-advances-to-national-championship-79-72/ |url-status=live }}

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Reese helped LSU win its first national championship, posting 15 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in a 102–85 victory over Iowa in the title game. She won the tournament Most Outstanding Player award and set the NCAA single-season record with 34 double-doubles.{{cite news|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/final-four-lsus-angel-reese-named-most-outstanding-player-after-record-double-double-run-220557503.html|title=Final Four: LSU's Angel Reese named Most Outstanding Player after record double-double run|first=Jack|last=Baer|publisher=Yahoo! Sports|date=April 2, 2023|accessdate=April 2, 2023|archive-date=April 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402223931/https://sports.yahoo.com/final-four-lsus-angel-reese-named-most-outstanding-player-after-record-double-double-run-220557503.html|url-status=live}} In the closing minutes of the game, Reese followed Iowa star Caitlin Clark around the court and made a "you can't see me" gesture by waving her hand in front of her face—a taunt popularized by professional wrestler John Cena—before pointing to her ring finger in reference to a championship ring. Her actions came under scrutiny, with some journalists and analysts criticizing her for poor sportsmanship and others, including Reese herself, pointing to a double standard, because Clark had not received similar backlash for making the "you can't see me" gesture two games earlier.{{cite web |last1=Treisman |first1=Rachel |title=How a hand gesture dominated a NCAA title game and revealed a double standard |url=https://www.npr.org/2023/04/03/1167704651/angel-reese-caitlin-clark-you-cant-see-me-gesture |publisher=NPR |access-date=April 9, 2023 |date=April 3, 2023 |archive-date=April 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403154208/https://www.npr.org/2023/04/03/1167704651/angel-reese-caitlin-clark-you-cant-see-me-gesture |url-status=live }} Clark later defended Reese from criticism over the gesture.{{cite web |last1=Morse |first1=Ben |title=Caitlin Clark defends Angel Reese, says she shouldn't be 'criticized' for gesture directed toward her |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/05/sport/caitlin-clark-defend-angel-reese-gesture-spt-intl/index.html |publisher=CNN |access-date=April 9, 2023 |date=April 5, 2023 |archive-date=April 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230409022424/https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/05/sport/caitlin-clark-defend-angel-reese-gesture-spt-intl/index.html |url-status=live }} The incident drew attention to the roles of race and gender in the perception of trash talk in sports since Reese is Black and Clark is white.{{cite news |last1=Attiah |first1=Karen |title=The LSU-Iowa backlash shows what Black female athletes are up against |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/04/05/lsu-iowa-angel-reese-caitlin-clark-basketball/ |newspaper=The Washington Post |access-date=April 9, 2023 |date=April 5, 2023 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=April 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405221039/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/04/05/lsu-iowa-angel-reese-caitlin-clark-basketball/ |url-status=live }}{{cite magazine |last1=Gregory |first1=Sean |title=A Little Trash Talk Is Just What Women's Basketball Needs |url=https://time.com/6268023/angel-reese-caitlin-clark-ncaa-basketball-trash-talk/ |magazine=Time |access-date=April 9, 2023 |date=April 3, 2023 |archive-date=April 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230409034943/https://time.com/6268023/angel-reese-caitlin-clark-ncaa-basketball-trash-talk/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Rhoden |first1=William C. |title=LSU's Angel Reese, Iowa's Caitlin Clark and the double standards of race in sports |url=https://andscape.com/features/lsus-angel-reese-iowas-caitlin-clark-and-the-double-standards-of-race-in-sports/ |publisher=Andscape |access-date=April 9, 2023 |date=April 3, 2023 |archive-date=April 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230409025212/https://andscape.com/features/lsus-angel-reese-iowas-caitlin-clark-and-the-double-standards-of-race-in-sports/ |url-status=live }} It has also been described as the origin of a rivalry between Reese and Clark.{{cite web |last1=Costabile |first1=Annie |title=The Angel Reese-Caitlin Clark rivalry: From a moment to momentous |url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-sky-and-wnba/2024/05/31/the-angel-reese-caitlin-clark-rivalry-from-a-moment-to-momentous |website=Chicago Sun-Times |access-date=September 14, 2024 |date=May 31, 2024}} Following the game, First Lady Jill Biden remarked that she wanted Iowa to be invited to the White House along with LSU, as an addition to the custom of the president and first lady hosting the national champions. Despite Biden's press secretary clarifying that only LSU would be invited, Reese initially rejected the invitation and said she would prefer to celebrate with the Obamas, before accepting it with her team later that week.{{cite web |last1=Reyes |first1=Lorenzo |title=LSU's Angel Reese rejects Jill Biden's White House invite explanation: 'I don't accept that' |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaw/tourney/2023/04/05/angel-reese-rejects-jill-biden-explanation-white-house-invite-lsu-iowa/11606621002/ |website=USA Today |access-date=April 9, 2023 |date=April 5, 2023 |archive-date=April 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408153009/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaw/tourney/2023/04/05/angel-reese-rejects-jill-biden-explanation-white-house-invite-lsu-iowa/11606621002/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Nivison |first1=Austin |title=Angel Reese, LSU women's basketball team will accept White House invitation |url=https://www.cbssports.com/womens-college-basketball/news/angel-reese-caitlin-clark-speak-out-after-lsu-stars-controversial-celebration-during-national-championship/ |work=CBS Sports |access-date=April 9, 2023 |date=April 7, 2023 |archive-date=April 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403035121/https://www.cbssports.com/womens-college-basketball/news/angel-reese-caitlin-clark-speak-out-after-lsu-stars-controversial-celebration-during-national-championship/ |url-status=live }} President Joe Biden called Reese individually to congratulate her on LSU's victory.{{cite web |last1=Richards |first1=Zoë |title=President Biden calls Angel Reese to congratulate her on LSU's championship |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/biden-calls-angel-reese-congratulate-lsus-championship-rcna78760 |publisher=NBC News |access-date=April 9, 2023 |date=April 7, 2023 |archive-date=April 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408232407/https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/biden-calls-angel-reese-congratulate-lsus-championship-rcna78760 |url-status=live }}

Reese was a unanimous first-team All-American: she earned first-team All-American honors from the AP and the USBWA, and made the WBCA Coaches' All-America Team.{{cite web |title=Reese Named To WBCA All-America Team |url=https://lsusports.net/news/2023/03/30/reese-named-to-wbca-all-america-team/ |publisher=LSU Athletics |access-date=April 2, 2023 |date=March 30, 2023 |archive-date=April 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402151630/https://lsusports.net/news/2023/03/30/reese-named-to-wbca-all-america-team/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Nettuno |first1=Tyler |title=LSU's Angel Reese earns multiple First Team All-America honors |url=https://lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/16/lsu-womens-basketball-angel-reese-first-team-all-america/ |publisher=LSU Wire |access-date=August 5, 2023 |date=March 16, 2023 |archive-date=August 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805194148/https://lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/16/lsu-womens-basketball-angel-reese-first-team-all-america/ |url-status=live }} As a junior, she averaged 23 points and 15.4 rebounds per game, becoming the first women's player in over 15 seasons to reach those marks.{{cite web |last1=Snellings |first1=Andre |title=Like Stephen Curry years ago, are Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese tourney stars who can become fantasy stars? |url=https://www.espn.com/fantasy/womens-basketball/story/_/id/36080950/women-fantasy-basketball-wnba-caitlin-clark-angel-reese-future-stars |publisher=ESPN |access-date=April 9, 2023 |date=April 5, 2023 |archive-date=April 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407143938/https://www.espn.com/fantasy/womens-basketball/story/_/id/36080950/women-fantasy-basketball-wnba-caitlin-clark-angel-reese-future-stars |url-status=live }} Reese led the NCAA Division I in total rebounds and offensive rebounds per game and ranked second to Lauren Gustin of BYU in rebounds per game.{{cite web |title=NCAA College Women's Basketball DI current individual stats |url=https://www.ncaa.com/stats/basketball-women/d1/current/individual/103 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230528034342/https://www.ncaa.com/stats/basketball-women/d1/current/individual/103 |archive-date= May 28, 2023|publisher=National Collegiate Athletic Association |access-date=April 10, 2023}} Her 240 free throws made marked an SEC record, and she scored 830 points, the third-most in LSU history.{{cite web |title=Angel Reese – Corbett Award, 2022–23 |url=https://allstatesugarbowl.org/sports/2023/7/23/angel-reese-corbett-2023.aspx |publisher=Sugar Bowl |access-date=August 5, 2023 |date=July 23, 2023 |archive-date=August 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805194148/https://allstatesugarbowl.org/sports/2023/7/23/angel-reese-corbett-2023.aspx |url-status=live }} After the season, she won the BET Award for Sportswoman of the Year and the Best Breakthrough Athlete ESPY Award.{{cite web |title=Angel Reese is BET's Sportswoman of the Year, but basketball kept her from picking up award |url=https://www.nola.com/sports/lsu/lsu-angel-reese-wins-bet-sportswoman-of-the-year-award/article_8bbfd10c-13bf-11ee-9abd-f3f213f7351e.html |website=The Times-Picayune |access-date=July 16, 2023 |date=June 25, 2023 |archive-date=July 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723184648/https://www.nola.com/sports/lsu/lsu-angel-reese-wins-bet-sportswoman-of-the-year-award/article_8bbfd10c-13bf-11ee-9abd-f3f213f7351e.html |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Speakman |first1=Kimberlee |title=Angel Reese Promises 'Another Natty Is Coming' After Winning Breakout Athlete at 2023 ESPY Awards |url=https://people.com/2023-espy-awards-angel-reese-wins-best-breakout-athlete-7560522 |website=People |access-date=July 16, 2023 |date=July 12, 2023 |archive-date=July 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230714155636/https://people.com/2023-espy-awards-angel-reese-wins-best-breakout-athlete-7560522 |url-status=live }} She received the Corbett Award as the top female amateur athlete in Louisiana.

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Entering her senior season, Reese was named an AP preseason All-American and preseason SEC Player of the Year.{{cite web |title=LSU's Reese, Iowa's Clark top AP preseason women's All-America team |url=https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/38734077/lsu-reese-iowa-clark-top-ap-preseason-women-all-america-team |publisher=ESPN |agency=Associated Press |access-date=October 24, 2023 |date=October 24, 2023 |archive-date=October 24, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231024164312/https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/38734077/lsu-reese-iowa-clark-top-ap-preseason-women-all-america-team |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Coaches tab LSU as 2024 SEC Women's Basketball Champions |url=https://www.secsports.com/article/38733298/coaches-tab-lsu-2024-sec-women-basketball-champions |publisher=Southeastern Conference |access-date=October 24, 2023 |date=October 24, 2023 |archive-date=October 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231028164426/https://www.secsports.com/article/38733298/coaches-tab-lsu-2024-sec-women-basketball-champions |url-status=live }} LSU was ranked number one by the AP in its preseason poll, with incoming transfers Hailey Van Lith and Aneesah Morrow.{{cite web |last1=Feinberg |first1=Doug |title=Defending champion LSU is No. 1 in women's preseason AP Top 25 for first time. UConn, Iowa next |url=https://apnews.com/article/lsu-top-25-uconn-mulkey-womens-basketball-144a810d60f178fec349b00675225a25 |publisher=Associated Press |access-date=November 7, 2023 |date=October 17, 2023 |archive-date=November 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231107071738/https://apnews.com/article/lsu-top-25-uconn-mulkey-womens-basketball-144a810d60f178fec349b00675225a25 |url-status=live }} On November 6, 2023, Reese recorded 15 points and 12 rebounds in her season debut, as her team suffered an upset loss to AP No. 20 Colorado, 92–78.{{cite web |last1=Voepel |first1=Michael |title=Kim Mulkey says No. 1 LSU lacked toughness in opening loss |url=https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/38836926/no-1-lsu-women-hoops-loses-opener-no-20-colorado |publisher=ESPN |access-date=November 7, 2023 |date=November 6, 2023 |archive-date=November 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231107043354/https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/38836926/no-1-lsu-women-hoops-loses-opener-no-20-colorado |url-status=live }} On November 14, 2023, she had 11 points and five rebounds in a 109–79 win over Kent State but was benched for the second half, which Mulkey described as a coach's decision and did not elaborate.{{cite web |last1=Hruby |first1=Emma |title=Why LSU coach Kim Mulkey did not play Angel Reese in second half |url=https://justwomenssports.com/reads/lsu-womens-basketball-kim-mulkey-angel-reese-kent-state-2023/ |publisher=Just Women's Sports |access-date=November 20, 2023 |date=November 15, 2023}} Reese did not play in LSU's next four games for undisclosed reasons.{{cite web |last1=Barnes |first1=Katie |title=LSU survives Virginia to stay unbeaten without Angel Reese |url=https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/38980381/lsu-survives-virginia-stay-unbeaten-angel-reese |publisher=ESPN |access-date=November 28, 2023 |date=November 25, 2023}} Mulkey later attributed Reese's absence to locker room issues.{{cite web |last1=Martel |first1=Brett |title=LSU's Angel Reese returns, says she wants people to realize she is not just an athlete |url=https://apnews.com/article/lsu-angel-reese-c4e8a3e350389903526b682328fc2a66 |publisher=Associated Press |access-date=December 2, 2023 |date=December 1, 2023}} On November 30, Reese returned, posting 19 points and nine rebounds in an 82–64 win over AP No. 9 Virginia Tech.{{cite web |last1=Barnes |first1=Katie |title=LSU's Angel Reese returns after 'long two weeks away' |url=https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/39018365/angel-reese-back-long-two-weeks-away-19-lsu-win |publisher=ESPN |access-date=December 2, 2023 |date=December 1, 2023}} On December 19, she shared Sporting News Athlete of the Year honors with Caitlin Clark.{{cite web |last1=DeCourcy |first1=Mike |title=Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are The Sporting News Athletes of the Year |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/caitlin-clark-and-angel-reese-are-sporting-news-athletes-year/34c759308b5d7c808627bcb5 |website=The Sporting News |access-date=December 20, 2023 |date=December 19, 2023}} At the end of the regular season, Reese was named SEC Player of the Year while earning first-team All-SEC and All-Defensive Team recognition from the league's coaches.{{cite web |title=Reese and Williams Lead Strong SEC Postseason Award Class For LSU |url=https://lsusports.net/news/2024/03/05/reese-and-williams-lead-strong-sec-postseason-award-class-for-lsu/ |publisher=LSU Athletics |access-date=March 7, 2024 |date=March 5, 2024}} She led LSU to the Elite Eight of the 2024 NCAA tournament, where she had 17 points and 20 rebounds in a 94–87 loss to one-seed Iowa in a rematch of the 2023 national championship game.{{cite web |last1=Adelson |first1=Andrea |title=LSU's Reese says no excuses, won't blame reinjured ankle for NCAA exit |url=https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/39857405/lsu-reese-says-no-excuses-blame-re-injured-ankle-loss |publisher=ESPN |access-date=April 6, 2024 |date=April 2, 2024}}

For her second straight season, Reese was named a first-team All-American by the USBWA and a WBCA Coaches' All-American. She earned second-team All-American honors from the AP. Reese averaged 18.6 points and 13.4 rebounds per game as a senior, ranking second to Lauren Gustin in rebounding among Division I players. During two years at LSU, she averaged 14.4 rebounds per game, the most in SEC history.{{cite web |last1=Northam |first1=Mitchell |title='She's a winner': Basketball analysts predict Angel Reese's impact in the WNBA |url=https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/sports/college-sports/shes-a-winner-basketball-analysts-predict-angel-reeses-impact-in-the-wnba-4ZDHWWIL7NBW5AK7FPSMZREUEE/ |website=The Baltimore Banner |access-date=April 6, 2024 |date=April 5, 2024}} On April 3, 2024, Reese declared for the 2024 WNBA draft, where she was projected to be a first-round pick.{{Cite web |last=Barnes |first=Katie |date=April 3, 2024 |title=Ahead of draft, WNBA insiders predict Angel Reese's impact |url=https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/39868123/angel-reese-wnba-draft-prospects-gms-evaluate |access-date=April 3, 2024 |publisher=ESPN}}

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Reese was selected as the seventh overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft by the Chicago Sky.{{cite web |title=Chicago Sky Select Angel Reese With No. 7 Overall Pick in 2024 WNBA Draft |url=https://sky.wnba.com/news/chicago-sky-select-angel-reese-with-no-7-overall-pick-in-2024-wnba-draft/ |publisher=Chicago Sky |access-date=May 5, 2024 |date=April 16, 2024}} On May 15, 2024, she made her WNBA debut, posting 12 points and eight rebounds in an 87–79 loss to the Dallas Wings.{{cite web |last1=Nettuno |first1=Tyler |title=Angel Reese drops 12 points in WNBA debut with Chicago Sky |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/angel-reese-drops-12-points-020820365.html |publisher=Yahoo! Sports |access-date=July 13, 2024 |date=May 15, 2024}} On June 2, Reese was fined $1,000 for not making herself available to reporters after a loss to the Indiana Fever, in which her teammate Chennedy Carter committed a hard foul on Caitlin Clark of the Fever.{{cite web |last1=Gardner |first1=Steve |title=WNBA upgrades hard hit on Caitlin Clark, fines Angel Reese for media violation |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2024/06/02/caitlin-clark-foul-upgraded-flagrant-angel-reese-fine-media-policy/73948283007/ |website=USA Today |access-date=July 13, 2024 |date=June 2, 2024}} On June 20, she had her seventh consecutive double-double, the longest such streak by a WNBA rookie, after posting 16 points and 18 rebounds in an 83–72 win over the Dallas Wings.{{cite web |title=Angel Reese sets WNBA rookie record as Sky beat Wings |url=https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/40395196/angel-reese-sets-wnba-rookie-record-sky-beat-wings |publisher=ESPN |access-date=July 13, 2024 |date=June 20, 2024}} In her next game, three days later, Reese tallied 25 points and 16 rebounds in an 88–87 victory over the Indiana Fever.{{cite web |last1=Collier |first1=Jamal |title=Angel Reese outduels Caitlin Clark in Sky's win over Fever |url=https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/40416617/angel-reese-outduels-caitlin-clark-25-16-sky-win |publisher=ESPN |access-date=July 13, 2024 |date=June 23, 2024}} On June 30, she registered her 10th straight double-double, with 10 points and 16 rebounds in a 70–62 loss to the Minnesota Lynx, surpassing Candace Parker of the Los Angeles Sparks for the longest single-season streak in WNBA history.{{cite web |title=Sky's Angel Reese sets WNBA record with 10th straight double-double |url=https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/40469922/chicago-sky-angel-reese-breaks-wnba-single-season-record-10th-straight-double-double |publisher=ESPN |access-date=July 13, 2024 |date=June 30, 2024}}

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Reese was named the league's Rookie of the Month in June, after averaging 14.5 points and 13.2 rebounds per game.{{cite web |title=Angel Reese Named WNBA Rookie of the Month |url=https://sky.wnba.com/news/angel-reese-named-wnba-rookie-of-the-month/ |publisher=Chicago Sky |access-date=July 13, 2024 |date=July 3, 2024}} On July 2, 2024, she was selected to play in the WNBA All-Star Game.{{cite web |last1=Philippou |first1=Alexa |title=Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese headline Team WNBA All-Star squad |url=https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/40485077/caitlin-clark-angel-reese-headline-team-wnba-all-star-squad |publisher=ESPN |access-date=July 13, 2024 |date=July 2, 2024}} On July 7, Reese had her 13th consecutive double-double, with 17 points and 14 rebounds in an 84–71 loss to the Seattle Storm, and passed Parker for the longest streak across multiple seasons.{{cite web |last1=Philippou |first1=Alexa |title=Angel Reese sets WNBA mark for consecutive games with double-double |url=https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/40516082/angel-reese-sets-wnba-mark-consecutive-games-double-double |publisher=ESPN |access-date=July 13, 2024 |date=July 7, 2024}} On July 9, she was awarded WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week.{{Cite news |last=Rubinstein |first=Tori |date=July 9, 2024 |title=Sky rookie Angel Reese named WNBA Player of the Week |url=https://www.nbcsportschicago.com/wnba/chicago-sky/sky-rookie-angel-reese-named-wnba-player-of-the-week/575518/ |access-date=July 19, 2024 |work=NBC Sports Chicago}} Reese became the first rookie to have a double-double in WNBA All-Star Game, finishing with 12 points and 11 rebounds in a 117–109 win over the United States national team.{{cite magazine |last1=Schutte |first1=Dustin |title=Angel Reese Makes WNBA History with Double-Double in All-Star Game |url=https://www.si.com/fannation/nba/fastbreak/news/angel-reese-makes-wnba-history-with-double-double-in-all-star-game-chicago-sky-wnba-news |magazine=Sports Illustrated |access-date=September 1, 2024 |date=June 21, 2024}} On August 25, she grabbed at least 20 rebounds for a third straight game in a 77–75 loss to the Las Vegas Aces; no WNBA player had previously reached the mark in consecutive games.{{cite web |last1=Voepel |first1=Michael |title=Sky's Angel Reese extends 20-rebound streak; A'ja Wilson lifts Aces |url=https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/40992248/sky-angel-reese-extends-20-rebound-streak-aja-wilson-lifts-aces |publisher=ESPN |access-date=September 1, 2024 |date=August 25, 2024}} On September 1, Reese broke the WNBA single-season rebounding record held by Sylvia Fowles as part of a 17-point, 19-rebound effort in a 79–74 loss to the Minnesota Lynx.{{cite web |last1=Reyes |first1=Lorenzo |title=Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese sets WNBA single-season rebounds record |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/sky/2024/09/01/angel-reese-rebounds-record-wnba-sky/75042442007/ |publisher=ESPN |access-date=September 1, 2024 |date=September 1, 2024}} Reese's rookie season ended on September 6, when she sustained a hairline fracture in her wrist during the Sky's game against the Los Angeles Sparks.{{cite magazine |last=Wong |first=Kristen |title=Angel Reese Reveals Play That Ended Her WNBA Rookie Season |url=https://www.si.com/wnba/angel-reese-reveals-play-that-ended-her-wnba-rookie-season |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=September 9, 2024 |access-date=September 9, 2024}} She finished the year averaging 13.6 points, 13.1 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game.{{cite news |last=Philippou |first=Alexa |title=Sky rookie Angel Reese's season over with wrist injury |url=https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/41170165/sky-rookie-angel-reese-season-wrist-injury |publisher=ESPN |date=September 7, 2024 |access-date=September 7, 2024}}

On May 27, 2025, in a 94-89 loss against the Phoenix Mercury, Reese surpassed Tina Charles as the fastest player to record 500 point and 500 rebounds, taking only 38 games to do so.{{cite news |last=Curtis |first=Charles Angel Reese only needed 38 games to smash WNBA record |title=Angel Reese only needed 38 games to smash WNBA record |url=https://ftw.usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2025/05/28/angel-reese-wnba-record-rebounds-points-sky/83895972007/ |publisher=USA Today |date=May 28, 2025 |access-date=May 28, 2025}}

On July 24, 2024, it was announced that Reese would appear and play in the inaugural season of Unrivaled, a new women's 3-on-3 basketball league founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart.{{cite tweet|user=Unrivaledwbb |date=July 24, 2024 |number=1816111107074916496 |title=THE BARBIE IS UNRIVALED👑 10/30✅}} She was selected for Rose BC, debuting on January 17, 2025 as a starter, and scoring the first points in the team's history.{{Cite web |last=Guinhawa |first=Angelo |date=2025-01-17 |title=Angel Reese's First Official Bucket in Unrivaled |url=https://athlonsports.com/wnba/chicago-sky/angel-reese-first-official-bucket-in-unrivaled |access-date=2025-01-19 |website=Athlon Sports |language=en}} Her performance was praised, and she recorded a double-double.{{Cite web |last=Bachar |first=Zach |title=Angel Reese's Unrivaled Debut with Rose Excites Fans as WNBA Star Makes Injury Return |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10151308-angel-reeses-unrivaled-debut-with-rose-excites-fans-as-wnba-star-makes-injury-return |access-date=2025-01-19 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}} In Rose's ninth game of the season, they defeated the only previously undefeated team, Lunar Owls. In this game, Reese became the first player in the league to achieve a 20-20 game, with 22 points and 21 rebounds.{{Cite web |date=2025-02-22 |title=Sky's Angel Reese makes Unrivaled history with first 20-20 game in win |url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-sky-and-wnba/2025/02/21/skys-angel-reese-makes-unrivaled-history-with-first-20-20-game-in-win |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=Chicago Sun-Times |language=en}}

For the 2025 season, Reese was named to the All-Unrivaled Second Team, and was awarded Unrivaled's Defensive Player of the Year.{{Cite web |last=Deen |first=Safid |date=March 13, 2025 |title=Napheesa Collier, Chelsea Gray and Kayla McBride named to All-Unrivaled first team |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2025/03/13/unrivaled-first-team-and-second-team-honors-heres-who-made-the-list/82374868007/ |access-date=2025-03-15 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Andrews |first=Kendra |date=2025-03-15 |title=Angel Reese named Unrivaled's Defensive Player of the Year |url=https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/44264810/angel-reese-named-unrivaled-defense-player-year |access-date=2025-03-15 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} Rose won the first ever Unrivaled championship.{{Cite web |date=2025-03-17 |title=Angel Reese and Rose BC Win First-Ever Unrivaled Championship! |url=https://www.bleachernation.com/bulls/2025/03/17/angel-reese-championship/ |access-date=2025-03-18 |language=en-US}}

Reese attended trials for the United States team for the 2017 FIBA Under-16 Women's Americas Championship but was not named to the final roster.{{cite web |last1=Dunn |first1=Katherine |title=St. Frances' Angel Reese trying out for U16 national basketball team |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/high-school/bal-st-frances-angel-reese-trying-out-for-the-u-s-u16-basketball-team-20170525-story.html |website=The Baltimore Sun |access-date=July 16, 2023 |date=May 25, 2017 |archive-date=July 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723184648/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/high-school/bal-st-frances-angel-reese-trying-out-for-the-u-s-u16-basketball-team-20170525-story.html |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=USA name roster for FIBA U16 Women's Americas Championship |url=https://www.fiba.basketball/americas/u16women/2017/news/usa-name-roster-for-fiba-americas-u16-womens-championship |publisher=FIBA |access-date=July 16, 2023 |date=May 31, 2017 |archive-date=July 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723184649/https://www.fiba.basketball/americas/u16women/2017/news/usa-name-roster-for-fiba-americas-u16-womens-championship |url-status=live }} She missed the cut for the 2018 Under-17 World Cup team after being a finalist. Reese was named a finalist for the 2019 Under-19 World Cup team before withdrawing to play in the Nike EYBL.{{cite web |title=Reese Named Finalist for U19 World Cup Team |url=https://umterps.com/news/2021/5/16/womens-basketball-reese-named-to-u19-world-cup-team.aspx |publisher=University of Maryland Athletics |access-date=July 16, 2023 |date=May 16, 2021 |archive-date=July 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723184648/https://umterps.com/news/2021/5/16/womens-basketball-reese-named-to-u19-world-cup-team.aspx |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Hruby |first1=Emma |title=LSU's Angel Reese outlines winding road to USA Basketball team |url=https://justwomenssports.com/reads/angel-reese-lsu-team-usa-womens-americup-college-basketball/ |publisher=Just Women's Sports |access-date=July 16, 2023 |date=May 15, 2023 |archive-date=July 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723184652/https://justwomenssports.com/reads/angel-reese-lsu-team-usa-womens-americup-college-basketball/ |url-status=live }} She withdrew from consideration for the 2021 Under-19 World Cup for health reasons after receiving an invitation to team trials and being a finalist.{{cite web |title=Reese Named Finalist for U19 World Cup Team |url=https://umterps.com/news/2021/5/16/womens-basketball-reese-named-to-u19-world-cup-team |publisher=University of Maryland Athletics |access-date=October 11, 2023 |date=May 16, 2021 |archive-date=October 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231028164427/https://umterps.com/news/2021/5/16/womens-basketball-reese-named-to-u19-world-cup-team |url-status=live }}

Reese made her United States national team debut at the 2023 FIBA Women's AmeriCup in Mexico.{{cite magazine |last1=Williams |first1=Madison |title=Angel Reese Headlines Team USA's 2023 Women's AmeriCup Roster |url=https://www.si.com/college/2023/05/15/angel-reese-headlines-team-usa-2023-womens-americup-roster |magazine=Sports Illustrated |access-date=July 16, 2023 |date=May 15, 2023 |archive-date=July 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723184648/https://www.si.com/college/2023/05/15/angel-reese-headlines-team-usa-2023-womens-americup-roster |url-status=live }} In her first game, she posted 11 points and 9 rebounds in an 80–54 win over Venezuela.{{cite web |title=Angel Reese dominates in first game for USA in win over Venezuela |url=https://www.fiba.basketball/womensamericup/2023/news/angel-reese-dominates-in-first-game-for-usa-in-win-over-venezuela |publisher=FIBA |access-date=July 16, 2023 |date=July 2, 2023 |archive-date=July 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723184657/https://www.fiba.basketball/womensamericup/2023/news/angel-reese-dominates-in-first-game-for-usa-in-win-over-venezuela |url-status=live }} Reese recorded 13 points and 18 rebounds in a 68–49 victory over Colombia in the quarterfinals.{{cite web |title=USA moves on to Semi-Final with win over Colombia |url=https://www.fiba.basketball/womensamericup/2023/news/usa-moves-on-to-semi-final-with-win-over-colombia |publisher=FIBA |access-date=July 16, 2023 |date=July 7, 2023 |archive-date=July 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723184659/https://www.fiba.basketball/womensamericup/2023/news/usa-moves-on-to-semi-final-with-win-over-colombia |url-status=live }} She helped her team win the silver medal, posting four points and six rebounds in a 69–58 loss to Brazil in the final.{{cite web |last1=Hruby |first1=Emma |title=Rickea Jackson, Angel Reese lead Team USA to silver in FIBA AmeriCup |url=https://justwomenssports.com/reads/rickea-jackson-angel-reese-americup-fiba-usa/ |publisher=Just Women's Sports |access-date=July 16, 2023 |date=July 10, 2023 |archive-date=July 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230711193101/https://justwomenssports.com/reads/rickea-jackson-angel-reese-americup-fiba-usa/ |url-status=live }}

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Reese has a listed height of {{convert|6|ft|3|in|m|2}} and primarily plays the small forward and power forward positions.{{cite web |title=Angel Reese |date=May 10, 2022 |url=https://lsusports.net/sports/wbball/roster/player/angel-reese/ |publisher=LSU Athletics |access-date=July 27, 2023 |archive-date=July 25, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230725145634/https://lsusports.net/sports/wbball/roster/player/angel-reese/ |url-status=live }} She has described herself as a "big guard", having played the position in her childhood, and can handle and pass the ball.{{cite web |last1=Shankar |first1=Varun |title=Angel Reese and Maryland women's basketball ready to defend Big Ten title |url=https://dbknews.com/2022/03/04/maryland-womens-basketball-big-ten-tournament-angel-reese/ |website=The Diamondback |access-date=July 29, 2023 |date=March 4, 2022 |archive-date=June 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603203657/https://dbknews.com/2022/03/04/maryland-womens-basketball-big-ten-tournament-angel-reese/ |url-status=live }} Reese has exceptional mobility for her size and is explosive to the basket.{{cite web |last1=Northam |first1=Mitchell |title=How Baltimore's Angel Reese got even better after transferring from Maryland to LSU |url=https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/sports/college-sports/angel-reese-lsu-final-four-virginia-tech-rebounding-AOYFIMHMNJH4FDR23HGM6FFBHQ/ |website=Baltimore Banner |access-date=July 27, 2023 |date=March 31, 2023 |archive-date=August 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804230926/https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/sports/college-sports/angel-reese-lsu-final-four-virginia-tech-rebounding-AOYFIMHMNJH4FDR23HGM6FFBHQ/ |url-status=live }} She is an outstanding rebounder due to her athleticism, anticipation and tenacity, often scoring off putbacks.{{cite news |last1=Copeland |first1=Kareem |title=With her swagger back, Angel Reese is putting up big numbers for No. 8 Maryland |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/01/15/angel-reese-maryland-womens-basketball/ |newspaper=The Washington Post |access-date=April 23, 2022 |date=January 15, 2022 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=January 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125223250/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/01/15/angel-reese-maryland-womens-basketball/? |url-status=live }} On defense, her agility allows her to guard perimeter players, and her long wingspan helps her record steals and blocks at a high rate.{{cite web |last1=Kleinpeter |first1=Jim |title=Angel Reese having breakout season in her first year playing for LSU women |url=https://www.nola.com/sports/lsu/angel-reese-having-breakout-season-for-lsu-women/article_82ed590c-8641-11ed-ad69-2f291df6fbbd.html |website=The Times-Picayune |access-date=July 27, 2023 |date=December 27, 2022 |archive-date=August 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804230932/https://www.nola.com/sports/lsu/angel-reese-having-breakout-season-for-lsu-women/article_82ed590c-8641-11ed-ad69-2f291df6fbbd.html |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Laase |first1=Eden |title=Ranking the top 25 players in women's college basketball |url=https://justwomenssports.com/reads/college-basketball-player-rankings-aliyah-boston-caitlin-clark/ |publisher=Just Women's Sports |access-date=July 29, 2023 |date=November 7, 2022 |archive-date=August 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804230932/https://justwomenssports.com/reads/college-basketball-player-rankings-aliyah-boston-caitlin-clark/ |url-status=live }} Early in her college career, Reese struggled with committing fouls, before showing improvement in her junior season. Her shooting outside the paint has been labeled as a weakness, and she rarely attempts three-pointers.{{cite web |last1=Jennings |first1=Chantel |last2=Pickman |first2=Ben |title=What do WNBA GMs think of Angel Reese, Hailey Van Lith and other potential 2024 draftees? |url=https://theathletic.com/4408317/2023/04/14/wnba-draft-poll-2024-angel-reese/ |publisher=The Athletic |access-date=July 27, 2023 |date=April 14, 2023 |archive-date=August 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804230925/https://theathletic.com/4408317/2023/04/14/wnba-draft-poll-2024-angel-reese/ |url-status=live }} She has drawn comparisons to Nneka Ogwumike and NaLyssa Smith.{{cite web |last1=Nettuno |first1=Tyler |title=Harold Perkins, Angel Reese could be a generational draft prospects in their respective sports |url=https://lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/2023/07/20/lsu-harold-perkins-angel-reese-generational-draft-talents/ |publisher=LSU Wire |access-date=July 27, 2023 |date=July 20, 2023 |archive-date=August 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804230932/https://lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/2023/07/20/lsu-harold-perkins-angel-reese-generational-draft-talents/ |url-status=live }} She has modeled her game after NBA players Kevin Durant and Ben Simmons, and WNBA players Candace Parker and A'ja Wilson.{{cite web |last1=Jones |first1=Ryan |title=Maryland Commit Angel Reese Is a True Unicorn |url=https://www.slamonline.com/college-hs/angel-reese-story/ |website=Slam |access-date=August 3, 2023 |date=December 19, 2019 |archive-date=August 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804230927/https://www.slamonline.com/college-hs/angel-reese-story/ |url-status=live }} Reese is known for her assertive personality and trash talk.{{cite web |last1=Miller |first1=Brody |title=LSU star Angel Reese's world of double-doubles, trash-talking, winning and stardom |url=https://theathletic.com/4170906/2023/02/09/angel-reese-lsu/ |publisher=The Athletic |access-date=February 11, 2023 |date=February 9, 2023 |archive-date=February 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211015656/https://theathletic.com/4170906/2023/02/09/angel-reese-lsu/ |url-status=live }} Brenda Frese, her head coach at Maryland, compared Reese's competitiveness to her former player, Shatori Walker-Kimbrough.{{cite web |last1=Lee |first1=Edward |title=After injury sapped her confidence, St. Frances grad Angel Reese is back to her usual self for Maryland women's basketball |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/terps/bs-sp-angel-reese-maryland-womens-basketball-20220114-okbzrks23vfsro3fy6htz7ftjm-story.html |website=The Baltimore Sun |access-date=August 5, 2023 |date=January 14, 2022 |archive-date=August 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805194146/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/terps/bs-sp-angel-reese-maryland-womens-basketball-20220114-okbzrks23vfsro3fy6htz7ftjm-story.html |url-status=live }}

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| scope="row" style="text-align:left;"| 2024

| style="text-align:left;"| Chicago

| 34 || 34 || 32.5 || .391 || .188 || .736 || bgcolor="EOCEF2" | 13.1{{double dagger}} || 1.9 || 1.3 || 0.5 || 2.2 || 13.6

|- class="sortbottom"

| rowspan=2 style="text-align:left;"| Career

| style="text-align:left;"| 1 year, 1 team

| 34 || 34 || 32.5 || .391 || .188 || .736 || 13.1 || 1.9 || 1.3 || 0.5 || 2.2 || 13.6

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| style="text-align:center;"| All-Star

| 1 || 1 || 17.9 || .500 || .000 || 1.000 || 11.0 || 1.0 || 0.0 || 1.0 || 1.0 || 12.0

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| width="10%" style="text-align:left;"| 2020–21

| style="text-align:left;"| Maryland

| 15 || 4 || 15.1 || .467 || .167 || .671 || 6.0 || 1.1 || 0.6 || 1.3 || 1.5 || 10.0

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| style="text-align:left;"| 2021–22

| style="text-align:left;"| Maryland

| 32 || 31 || 25.9 || .500 || .182 || .683 || 10.6 || 1.5 || 1.7 || 1.1 || 2.5 || 17.8

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| style="background:#ffcc00; width:3em; text-align:left;"|2022–23*

| style="text-align:left;"| LSU

| 36 || 36 || 33.6 || .525 || .167 || .708 || 15.4 || 2.3 || 1.8 || 1.6 || 2.2 || 23.0

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| style="text-align:left;"| 2023–24

| style="text-align:left;"| LSU

| 33 || 33 || 31.4 || .471 || .111 || .726 || 13.4 || 2.3 || 1.9 || 1.0 || 2.4 || 18.6

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|116||104||28.5||.498||.156||.704||12.3||1.9||1.6||1.2||2.3||18.6

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File:Angel Reese as a Spectator at the 2024 WNBA Finals Game 5, New York Liberty vs Minneapolis Lynx.jpg

Reese's mother, Angel Reese ({{Nee|Webb}}), played college basketball for UMBC, where she was inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame and her number 10 jersey was retired.{{cite web |last1=Kent |first1=Milton |title=Reeses may UMd hoops a family affair |url=https://www.wypr.org/show/sports-at-large-with-milton-kent/2021-11-15/reeses-may-umd-hoops-a-family-affair |publisher=WYPR |access-date=July 23, 2023 |date=November 15, 2021 |archive-date=July 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723184650/https://www.wypr.org/show/sports-at-large-with-milton-kent/2021-11-15/reeses-may-umd-hoops-a-family-affair |url-status=live }} She later played professionally in Luxembourg. Reese's father, Michael Reese, with whom she does not have a close relationship, played basketball for Boston College and Loyola (Maryland) before embarking on a professional career in Luxembourg, Cyprus, Austria and Portugal. Reese was raised by her mother and maternal grandparents, Curtis and Barbara Webb.{{cite web |last1=Villa |first1=Walter |title=Women's basketball recruiting: No. 2 senior prospect Angel Reese narrows college list to five |url=https://www.espn.com/espnw/sports/story/_/id/27012810/women-basketball-recruiting-no-2-senior-prospect-angel-reese-narrows-college-list-five |publisher=ESPN |access-date=March 13, 2022 |date=June 19, 2019 |archive-date=April 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406000311/https://www.espn.com/espnw/sports/story/_/id/27012810/women-basketball-recruiting-no-2-senior-prospect-angel-reese-narrows-college-list-five |url-status=live }} Her younger brother, Julian, plays college basketball for Maryland and competed for St. Frances Academy.{{cite web |last1=Oyefusi |first1=Daniel |title='It makes for a great storyline': Reese siblings look to carve their own basketball legacies at Maryland |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/terps/bs-sp-reese-basketball-maryland-20200629-3u42iju3njaf3dqki56fr7rh7e-story.html |website=The Baltimore Sun |access-date=March 13, 2022 |date=June 29, 2020 |archive-date=March 24, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220324053022/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/terps/bs-sp-reese-basketball-maryland-20200629-3u42iju3njaf3dqki56fr7rh7e-story.html |url-status=live }} Reese's stepbrother, Mikael Hopkins, is a professional basketball player. Her cousin, Jordan Hawkins, plays in the NBA and helped the UConn Huskies men's team win the 2023 NCAA championship.

Reese majored in interdisciplinary studies at Louisiana State University and majored in communications at the University of Maryland, College Park.{{cite web |last1=Schnell |first1=Lindsay |title=Mentorship between LSU star Angel Reese and LSU legend Shaq one of 'incredible trust' |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaw/sec/2024/01/25/angel-reese-shaquille-oneal-lsu-womens-basketball/72338323007/ |website=USA Today |access-date=January 27, 2024 |date=January 25, 2024}}{{cite web |last1=Worgo |first1=Tom |title=An Interview with Angel Reese |url=https://whatsupmag.com/culture/sports/an-interview-with-angel-reese/ |publisher=What's Up? Media |access-date=March 14, 2022 |date=March 8, 2022 |archive-date=May 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220522141040/https://whatsupmag.com/culture/sports/an-interview-with-angel-reese/ |url-status=live }} She has expressed interest in broadcasting and modeling after her basketball career. She was a member of the honor roll in high school.

Reese is represented by agent Jeanine Ogbonnaya of the Clearview Group, who has worked with her since Reese played for Maryland.{{cite web |last1=Diaz |first1=Cory |title=LSU women's basketball star Angel Reese embraces 'Bayou Barbie' nickname. Merch may be next |url=https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/lsu/2023/02/03/lsu-womens-basketball-angel-reese-bayou-barbie-trademark-kim-mulkey/69848992007/ |website=The Daily Advertiser |access-date=February 11, 2023 |date=February 2, 2023 |archive-date=February 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211210930/https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/lsu/2023/02/03/lsu-womens-basketball-angel-reese-bayou-barbie-trademark-kim-mulkey/69848992007/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title='Bayou Barbie' Angel Reese aims to cash in on NIL following national title |url=https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Daily/Issues/2023/04/04/Marketing-and-Sponsorship/lsu-angel-reese-nil.aspx |website=Sports Business Journal |access-date=July 22, 2023 |date=April 4, 2023 |archive-date=July 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723184649/https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Daily/Issues/2023/04/04/Marketing-and-Sponsorship/lsu-angel-reese-nil.aspx |url-status=live }} She is signed with The Society Management for managing her fashion endeavors.{{cite web |last1=Chikhoune |first1=Ryma |title=EXCLUSIVE: College Basketball Star Angel Reese Signs With The Society Management |url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/college-basketball-star-angel-reese-sings-society-management-1235749674/ |website=Women's Wear Daily |access-date=July 22, 2023 |date=July 21, 2023 |archive-date=July 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230721170240/https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/college-basketball-star-angel-reese-sings-society-management-1235749674/ |url-status=live }} Reese was estimated to be one of the highest-earning college athletes from name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals.{{cite web |last1=Danois |first1=Alejandro |title=Angel Reese's next goal: Breaking the stereotypes of girls sports and giving hope to young athletes |url=https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/sports/angel-reese-girls-sports-stereotypes-B5LSD6GQ7FCONGMLY7IVCTQLKQ/ |website=Baltimore Banner |access-date=July 21, 2023 |date=July 21, 2023 |archive-date=July 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723184650/https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/sports/angel-reese-girls-sports-stereotypes-B5LSD6GQ7FCONGMLY7IVCTQLKQ/ |url-status=live }} After her junior season, she surpassed $1 million in NIL valuation, leading all women's college basketball players, according to college sports website On3.{{cite web |last1=Riley |first1=Koki |title=LSU basketball star Angel Reese's NIL valuation soars past $1 million |url=https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/lsu/2023/04/11/angel-reese-lsu-womens-basketball-star-nil-value-up-to-1-3-million/70103680007/ |website=The Daily Advertiser |access-date=July 21, 2023 |date=April 11, 2023 |archive-date=July 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723184648/https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/lsu/2023/04/11/angel-reese-lsu-womens-basketball-star-nil-value-up-to-1-3-million/70103680007/ |url-status=live }} On October 17, 2023, she signed an endorsement deal with Reebok; she was drawn to the company by its new president of basketball, Shaquille O'Neal, and was its first signing since O'Neal moved into the role.{{cite web |title=LSU All-American Angel Reese signs endorsement deal with Reebok |url=https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/38678942/lsu-all-american-angel-reese-signs-endorsement-deal-reebok |publisher=ESPN |agency=Associated Press |access-date=October 18, 2023 |date=October 17, 2023 |archive-date=October 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231018043733/https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/38678942/lsu-all-american-angel-reese-signs-endorsement-deal-reebok |url-status=live }} Reese has also signed deals with Amazon, Bose, Coach, Discord, Outback Steakhouse, Sonic, TurboTax, Wingstop and Xfinity, among other companies.{{cite web |last1=Wells |first1=Dailyn |title=LSU's Angel Reese is now the highest-paid player in college women's basketball |url=https://www.myhighplains.com/sports/college-sports/lsus-angel-reese-leads-all-college-basketball-players-in-nil-deals/ |publisher=KAMR-TV |access-date=July 22, 2023 |date=April 12, 2023 |archive-date=July 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723184650/https://www.myhighplains.com/sports/college-sports/lsus-angel-reese-leads-all-college-basketball-players-in-nil-deals/ |url-status=live }} Due to her success with NIL, Reese was featured alongside LSU gymnast and leading NIL figure Livvy Dunne on the October 2023 cover of the Sports Illustrated Money Issue, titled "Generation NIL".{{cite magazine |last1=Apstein |first1=Stephanie |title=LSU Stars Angel Reese and Olivia Dunne Are Rolling in NIL Deals |url=https://www.si.com/college/2023/09/13/lsu-leader-nil-deals-women-athletes-angel-reese-livvy-dunne |magazine=Sports Illustrated |access-date=September 16, 2023 |date=September 13, 2023 |archive-date=September 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230914111351/https://www.si.com/college/2023/09/13/lsu-leader-nil-deals-women-athletes-angel-reese-livvy-dunne |url-status=live }}

She became a part owner of the USL Super League professional soccer team DC Power FC in May 2024.{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5509993/2024/05/21/sky-angel-reese-dc-power-fc/|title=Sky rookie Angel Reese named newest owner of DC Power Football Club|date=May 21, 2024|last=Anzidei|first=Melanie|website=The Athletic|access-date=May 21, 2024|url-access=subscription}}

Reese has established a large social media following, which grew rapidly after her junior season in college.{{cite web |last1=Hruby |first1=Emma |title=LSU's Angel Reese gained 650K Instagram followers during March Madness |url=https://justwomenssports.com/reads/angel-reese-lsu-social-media-followers-march-madness/ |publisher=Just Women's Sports |access-date=July 22, 2023 |date=April 4, 2023 |archive-date=July 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723184651/https://justwomenssports.com/reads/angel-reese-lsu-social-media-followers-march-madness/ |url-status=live }} She entered the 2023 NCAA tournament with 447,000 Instagram followers and surpassed 1 million followers by the end of the tournament. In the following month, Reese reached 2 million followers on the platform.{{cite magazine |title=LSU's Angel Reese Marks Social Media Milestone With New Photo Spread |url=https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2023/05/31/lsu-angel-reese-instagram-provocative-photo-spread |magazine=Sports Illustrated |access-date=July 22, 2023 |date=May 30, 2023 |archive-date=July 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723184650/https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2023/05/31/lsu-angel-reese-instagram-provocative-photo-spread |url-status=live }} By January 2025, she gained 4.6 million followers, making her the most followed player in the WNBA.{{Cite web |last=SAM |date=2025-01-09 |title=Angel Reese reverses course and returns to Instagram to announce big news that excites fans |url=https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/wnba/chicago-sky/2025/01/09/677f9d5146163fb83a8b4586.html |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=MARCA |language=en}}

Reese was nicknamed the "Bayou Barbie" after transferring to LSU. The nickname refers to the location of the school, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and her appearance on the court, with eyelash extensions and long pink nails.{{cite web |last1=Sutelan |first1=Edward |title=Angel Reese nickname: How 'Bayou Barbie' started, stuck and became a trademark for LSU star |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/angel-reese-nickname-bayou-barbie-lsu/oco1ddwueypu4a45bzikn01f |website=The Sporting News |access-date=July 22, 2023 |date=April 2, 2023 |archive-date=July 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723184648/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/angel-reese-nickname-bayou-barbie-lsu/oco1ddwueypu4a45bzikn01f |url-status=live }} She credits a fan in Baton Rouge with creating the nickname, and she filed for a trademark on the "Bayou Barbie" in her first season at LSU but was denied.{{cite web |last1=O'Bleness |first1=Cara |title=Angel Reese Explains How Her 'Bayou Barbie' Nickname Originated |url=https://swimsuit.si.com/swimnews/angel-reese-explains-where-her-bayou-barbie-nickname-originated |website=Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue |access-date=July 22, 2023 |date=May 8, 2023 |archive-date=July 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723184650/https://swimsuit.si.com/swimnews/angel-reese-explains-where-her-bayou-barbie-nickname-originated |url-status=live }}{{cite magazine |last1=Andres |first1=Patrick |title=LSU's Angel Reese Denied Trademark to 'Bayou Barbie' Nickname |url=https://www.si.com/college/2024/02/21/lsu-angel-reese-denied-copyright-bayou-barbie-nickname |magazine=Sports Illustrated |access-date=April 6, 2024 |date=February 21, 2024}} With the Chicago Sky, she has been nicknamed the "Chi-Town Barbie" or the "Chi Barbie."{{cite web |last1=Feinberg |first1=Doug |last2=Savage |first2=Claire |title=Every night is girls' night as WNBA enters Barbie world with Chicago hosting theme night |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/business/every-night-is-girls-night-as-wnba-enters-barbie-world-with-chicago-hosting-theme-night/ |website=The Seattle Times |publisher=The Associated Press |access-date=September 1, 2024 |date=August 31, 2024}}

In August 2024, Reese signed a sponsorship deal with the Hershey's chocolate and candy brand Reese's.{{Cite web |date=August 21, 2024 |title=Angel Reese Inks Sponsorship Deal With Iconic, and Fitting, Candy Brand |url=https://www.si.com/wnba/angel-reese-inks-sponsorship-deal-reeses |access-date=September 28, 2024 |website=SI |language=en-US}} Her fans use the nickname Reese's Pieces. The sponsorship agreement includes an apparel collection.

In September 2024, Reese started a podcast called Unapologetically Angel on the Playmaker network.{{cite web | last=McKeone | first=Liam | title=Angel Reese Reveals New Weekly Podcast Titled 'Unapologetically Angel' | website=SI.com | date=August 27, 2024 | url=https://www.si.com/media/angel-reese-reveals-new-weekly-podcast-unapologetically-angel | access-date=October 16, 2024}} New podcast episodes are released every Thursday.

In February 2025, Reese collaborated with McDonald's on a special meal named after her that launched on February 10. The Angel Reese Special consists of a quarter pounder with cheese, bacon, and barbecue sauce, as well as medium fries and a medium soft drink. Reese is the first female athlete that McDonald's has named a meal after.{{Cite web|url=https://www.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/news/whats-in-angel-reese-mcdonalds-meal|title=McDonald's Introduces the Angel Reese Special|last=Reiter|first=Amy|publisher=Food Network|date=January 31, 2025|accessdate=February 5, 2025}}

In July 2023, Reese announced the launch of the Angel C. Reese Foundation, which aims to empower girls through sports, education and financial literacy.{{cite web |last1=Flam |first1=Charna |date=July 13, 2023 |title=Angel Reese to Launch Foundation Dedicated to Female Empowerment |url=https://variety.com/2023/sports/athletes/angel-reese-announces-foundation-female-empowerment-1235667355/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723184648/https://variety.com/2023/sports/athletes/angel-reese-announces-foundation-female-empowerment-1235667355/ |archive-date=July 23, 2023 |access-date=July 22, 2023 |website=Variety}}

In August 2023, the Reese foundation hosted the "Back-to-School Giveback Block Party", to provide school supplies to students. Reese made a $12,000 donation to the Joan & Bert Hash Fund to cover tuition expenses for a member of the St. Frances Academy girls basketball team.{{Cite magazine |last=Chavkin |first=Daniel |date=2023-08-20 |title=LSU's Angel Reese Makes Tuition Donation to High School Alma Mater |url=https://www.si.com/college/2023/08/20/lsu-angel-reese-tuition-donation-high-school-alma-mater-st-frances-academy-baltimore |access-date=2025-05-08 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=CBS Baltimore |date=2023-08-20 |title=LSU women's star Angel Reese hands out backpacks, school supplies at Baltimore alma mater - CBS Baltimore |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/lsu-womens-star-angel-reese-hands-out-backpacks-school-supplies-at-baltimore-alma-mater/ |access-date=2025-05-08 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}

In October 2024, the Reese foundation and digital wallet service, Cash App, announced a partnership to promote financial literacy, with Reese leading Cash App's “That’s Money” campaign. The foundation also announced the renovation of a community basketball court in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.{{Cite web |last=Inman |first=DeMicia |date=2024-10-21 |title=Angel Reese And Cash App Team Up To Give Back To Fans |url=https://www.vibe.com/news/business/angel-reese-cash-app-partnership-give-back-fans-1234933908/ |access-date=2025-05-08 |website=VIBE.com |language=en-US}}

On May 06, 2025, the Foundation and Magic Johnson announced the Wealth Playbook partnership, aimed at improving financial literacy for youth.{{Cite web |last=Phelps |first=Chris |date=2025-05-06 |title=Magic Johnson Makes Big Announcement With Angel Reese |url=https://athlonsports.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/magic-johnson-makes-big-announcement-with-angel-reese |access-date=2025-05-08 |website=Athlon Sports |language=en}}

File:Angel-Reese-Ribboncutting-70.jpg during its ribbon-cutting ceremony in 2023|alt=Reese standing at the entrance of an outdoor basketball court named the "Angel Reese Court"]]

Reese was portrayed by comedian Punkie Johnson on the April 8, 2023, episode of Saturday Night Live. Johnson's skit parodied Reese's gesture at the end of the 2023 NCAA Division I championship game and her dispute over Jill Biden's comments about inviting Iowa to the White House.{{cite web |last1=Neumann |first1=Sean |title=Punkie Johnson Portrays LSU Star Angel Reese In 'SNL' Sketch: 'I'm a Big Deal Now' |url=https://people.com/sports/snl-punkie-johnson-portrays-lsu-star-angel-reese/ |website=People |access-date=April 11, 2023 |archive-date=April 10, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230410201112/https://people.com/sports/snl-punkie-johnson-portrays-lsu-star-angel-reese/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Woodroof |first1=Cory |title=Saturday Night Live did a very fun impression of LSU's Angel Reese during Weekend Update |url=https://ftw.usatoday.com/2023/04/angel-reese-lsu-saturday-night-live-punkie-johnson-impression |website=USA Today |date=April 9, 2023 |access-date=April 11, 2023 |archive-date=April 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411165407/https://ftw.usatoday.com/2023/04/angel-reese-lsu-saturday-night-live-punkie-johnson-impression |url-status=live }}

In 2023, Reese was included in the Time 100 Next list, which recognizes emerging leaders from around the world.{{cite web |last1=Hruby |first1=Emma |title=Candace Parker: LSU star Angel Reese is 'ripping the sport open' |url=https://justwomenssports.com/reads/angel-reese-candace-parker-time-100-lsu-basketball/ |publisher=Just Women's Sports |access-date=September 16, 2023 |date=September 16, 2023 |archive-date=October 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231028164427/https://justwomenssports.com/reads/angel-reese-candace-parker-time-100-lsu-basketball/ |url-status=live }} She was featured in the 2023 edition of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue as part of the magazine's efforts to empower women.{{cite magazine |last1=Perez |first1=Daniela |title=Angel Reese Debuts As Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model in 2023 Issue |url=https://www.si.com/womens-college-basketball/2023/05/08/angel-reese-sports-illustrated-swimsuit-model-2023 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=May 8, 2023 |access-date=May 9, 2023 |archive-date=May 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230509143907/https://www.si.com/womens-college-basketball/2023/05/08/angel-reese-sports-illustrated-swimsuit-model-2023 |url-status=live }} In the same year, Reese appeared in the Harper's Bazaar Icons Issue, which highlights 14 people inspiring cultural change.{{cite web |last1=Collins Rath |first1=Zoe |title=LSU's Angel Reese one of Harper's Bazaar 'Icons for 2023': 'I stay firm on what I believe in' |url=https://www.nola.com/sports/lsu/womens_basketball/lsus-angel-reese-one-of-harpers-bazaar-icons-for-2023-i-stay-firm-on-what/article_bd3bc4ea-3c67-11ee-85d2-3f9b43081e09.html |website=The Times-Picayune |access-date=September 16, 2023 |date=August 16, 2023 |archive-date=August 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230821205248/https://www.nola.com/sports/lsu/womens_basketball/lsus-angel-reese-one-of-harpers-bazaar-icons-for-2023-i-stay-firm-on-what/article_bd3bc4ea-3c67-11ee-85d2-3f9b43081e09.html |url-status=live }} She was included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 sports list for 2024.{{cite web |last1=Hruby |first1=Emma |title=Sophia Smith, Angel Reese make Forbes' '30 under 30' list |url=https://justwomenssports.com/reads/sophia-smith-angel-reese-forbes-30-under-30-uswnt-nwsl-ncaa-2023/ |publisher=Just Women's Sports |access-date=November 28, 2023 |date=November 28, 2023}}

Reese made a cameo in the music video for "Put It on da Floor Again" by Latto and Cardi B, released on June 2, 2023.{{cite magazine |last1=Panchal |first1=Ananya |title=Angel Reese Rocks Camo in Latto, Cardi B Music Video |url=https://lifestyle.si.com/news/angel-reese-rocks-camo-in-latto-cardi-b-music-video |magazine=Sports Illustrated |access-date=August 12, 2023 |date=June 6, 2023 |archive-date=August 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230813010951/https://lifestyle.si.com/news/angel-reese-rocks-camo-in-latto-cardi-b-music-video |url-status=live }} In the song, Cardi B says "I been ballin' so damn hard, could've went to LSU."{{cite web |last1=Lazarus Caplan |first1=Anna |title=Angel Reese Nets Shoutout in New Latto-Cardi B Song: 'Ballin So Damn Hard Could've Went to LSU' |url=https://people.com/angel-reese-shoutout-latto-cardi-b-song-7507742 |website=People |access-date=July 23, 2023 |date=June 2, 2023 |archive-date=July 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723184650/https://people.com/angel-reese-shoutout-latto-cardi-b-song-7507742 |url-status=live }} She was featured on The Money Game: LSU, a six-part NIL-focused docuseries by Prime Video that followed her, Jayden Daniels, Flau'jae Johnson, Livvy Dunne, Alia Armstrong, and Trace Young through LSU's 2023–24 sports season.{{cite web |last1=Darcey |first1=Reed |last2=Riley |first2=Koki |last3=Rabalais |first3=Scott |title=Amazon released 'The Money Game' docuseries about LSU and NIL. Here are the main takeaways. |url=https://www.nola.com/sports/lsu/amazon-documentary-lsu-nil-takeaways/article_96f7423a-6fb7-11ef-b1ae-e3c36093ecc7.html |website=NOLA.com |publisher=The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate |access-date=September 14, 2024|date=September 11, 2024}} The series was nominated for Outstanding Documentary Series (Serialized) at the 46th Sports Emmy Awards.{{cite web |last1=Pedersen |first1=Erik |last2=Hipes |first2=Patrick |title=Sports Emmys Nominations Revealed |url=https://deadline.com/2025/04/2025-sports-emmys-nominations-list-1236363129/ |website=Deadline |access-date=April 11, 2025 |date=April 11, 2025}}

On July 17, 2023, the newly renovated basketball court at the Scotts Branch Recreation Activity Center in Reese's hometown of Randallstown, Maryland, was named the Angel Reese Court.{{cite web |last1=Glaze |first1=Alex |title=Randallstown basketball court dedicated to LSU star Angel Reese: 'Her roots are here' |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/randallstown-basketball-court-dedicated-to-baltimore-bred-lsu-star-angel-reese/ |publisher=WJZ-TV |access-date=July 20, 2023 |date=July 17, 2023 |archive-date=July 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230719135015/https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/randallstown-basketball-court-dedicated-to-baltimore-bred-lsu-star-angel-reese/ |url-status=live }} Later that week, she threw out the first pitch at a Baltimore Orioles game and was presented with the key to the city of Baltimore from Mayor Brandon Scott.{{cite magazine |last1=Selbe |first1=Nick |title=LSU's Angel Reese Throws Out Ceremonial First Pitch at Orioles Game |url=https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2023/07/19/lsu-angel-reese-throws-out-ceremonial-first-pitch-orioles-game |magazine=Sports Illustrated |access-date=July 20, 2023 |date=July 18, 2023 |archive-date=July 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720014440/https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2023/07/19/lsu-angel-reese-throws-out-ceremonial-first-pitch-orioles-game |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Mayor Scott Presents National Basketball Champion Angel Reese with A Key to the City |url=https://mayor.baltimorecity.gov/news/press-releases/2023-07-19-mayor-scott-presents-national-basketball-champion-angel-reese-key |publisher=City of Baltimore |access-date=July 20, 2023 |date=July 19, 2023 |archive-date=July 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720050933/https://mayor.baltimorecity.gov/news/press-releases/2023-07-19-mayor-scott-presents-national-basketball-champion-angel-reese-key |url-status=live }}

Reese attended the annual Met Gala in New York City on May 6, 2024, and was one of several star athletes announced as a member of the 2025 Met Gala host committee.{{Cite web |last=Horrow |first=Ellen |date=May 6, 2024 |title=Angel Reese celebrates her 22nd birthday by attending the Met Gala |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/sky/2024/05/06/angel-reese-athletes-attend-2024-met-gala-new-york/73595307007/ |access-date=April 24, 2025 |website=USA Today}}{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=Simone Biles, LeBron James, Lewis Hamilton top star-studded 2025 Met Gala committee |url=https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/43694621/met-gala-2025-committee-simone-biles-lebron-james-lewis-hamilton |access-date=2025-04-24 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}

In January 2025, Reese featured as the cover star for Vogue magazine's winter issue, profiling the convergence of sports and fashion in her career.{{cite web|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/how-sports-and-fashion-fell-in-love-angel-reese-gabby-thomas-frances-tiafoe|title= How Sports and Fashion Fell In Love|work=Vogue|last=Singer|first=Maya|date=January 8, 2025|publisher=Condé Nast}}

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