Angel Reese is an American professional basketball player for the Chicago Sky in the WNBA. She garnered recognition in high school as a McDonald's All-American and a top-ranked player. During her college career, she played for LSU and Maryland.
In January 2020, Archbishop Spalding High School head coach Lisa Smith was fired after her private messages criticizing Reese's behavior were made public. Reese's number 10 jersey was retired by St. Frances, and she became the first female player to receive the honor.
Angel Reese became the first Maryland player to average a double-double since Angie Scott in 1975.
On May 6, 2002, Angel Reese was born.
In 2017, Angel 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.
In 2018, Angel Reese missed the cut for the 2018 Under-17 World Cup team after being a finalist.
In 2019, Angel Reese was named a finalist for the 2019 Under-19 World Cup team but withdrew to play in the Nike EYBL.
On November 1, 2019, Angel Reese announced her commitment to the University of Maryland.
In 2020, Angel Reese joined the Maryland Terrapins as the highest-ranked recruit in program history.
In 2020, Angel Reese was awarded McDonald's All-American honors and was ranked the number two player in her class by ESPN.
In 2020, Angel Reese was considered a five-star recruit, the number two player and the top wing in the 2020 class by ESPN.
On November 27, 2020, Angel Reese 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.
In 2021, Angel Reese withdrew from consideration for the 2021 Under-19 World Cup for health reasons after receiving an invitation to team trials and being a finalist.
On February 23, 2021, Reese returned to the Maryland Terrapins after undergoing surgery for a fractured foot.
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.
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.
On February 14, 2022, Reese posted 25 points and 13 rebounds in an 81–69 victory over Iowa.
On April 5, 2022, Angel Reese entered the transfer portal, seeking a fresh start and a coach who could help her develop her skills for the WNBA.
On May 6, 2022, LSU announced the transfer of Angel Reese to their program. Reese was drawn to LSU due to her trust in head coach Kim Mulkey and the program's winning culture.
Angel Reese began dating Florida State men's basketball player Cam'Ron Fletcher in 2023.
Angel Reese helped the United States win a silver medal at the 2023 FIBA Women's AmeriCup.
Angel Reese made her United States national team debut at the 2023 FIBA Women's AmeriCup in Mexico. Reese helped her team win the silver medal.
On January 5, 2023, Angel Reese surpassed LSU's single-game rebounding record, previously held by Maree Jackson since 1977, with a 26-point, 28-rebound performance in a 74–34 win over Texas A&M.
On November 6, 2023, LSU, ranked number one in the preseason polls, suffered an upset loss to AP No. 20 Colorado, 92–78. Reese recorded 15 points and 12 rebounds in the game.
On November 14, 2023, Angel Reese was benched for the second half of LSU's 109–79 win over Kent State. Coach Mulkey described it as a coach's decision.
Angel Reese led LSU to the Elite Eight of the 2024 NCAA tournament, where they lost to one-seed Iowa.
Angel Reese was selected as the seventh overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft by the Chicago Sky.
Angel Reese was selected by the Chicago Sky with the seventh overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft.
Angel Reese's relationship with Florida State men's basketball player Cam'Ron Fletcher ended in early 2024.
On April 3, 2024, Angel Reese declared for the 2024 WNBA draft, where she was projected as a first-round pick.