How Angel Reese built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Angel Reese, nicknamed "Bayou Barbie" and "Chi Barbie", is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Chicago Sky in the WNBA and Rose BC in the Unrivaled league. She gained prominence playing college basketball for both the Maryland Terrapins and the LSU Tigers.
In 2017, Reese attended trials for the United States team for the FIBA Under-16 Women's Americas Championship but was not selected for the final roster.
In 2018, Reese was a finalist for the Under-17 World Cup team but did not make the final team.
On November 1, 2019, Angel Reese announced her commitment to the University of Maryland, becoming the highest-ranked recruit in program history.
In 2019, Reese was named a finalist for the Under-19 World Cup team but withdrew to play in the Nike EYBL.
On November 27, 2020, Angel Reese made her debut for Maryland, scoring a season-high 20 points in a win over Davidson at the Gulf Coast Challenge.
In 2020, Reese was considered a five-star recruit, the number two player and the top wing in the class by ESPN.
On February 23, 2021, Angel Reese came off the bench following her return from a Jones fracture injury.
In 2021, after receiving an invitation to team trials and being a finalist, Reese withdrew from consideration for the Under-19 World Cup for health reasons.
On April 5, 2022, Angel Reese entered the transfer portal with several of her teammates, seeking a fresh start and a coach to develop her for the WNBA.
On May 6, 2022, LSU announced that Angel Reese would transfer to their program, citing trust in the head coach and a desire for a "winning culture".
In July 2023, Angel Reese announced the launch of the Angel C. Reese Foundation, which aims to empower girls through sports, education and financial literacy.
In August 2023, the Reese foundation hosted the "Back-to-School Giveback Block Party", to provide school supplies to students. Reese also 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.
On October 17, 2023, Angel Reese signed an endorsement deal with Reebok, drawn to the company by Shaquille O'Neal and becoming its first signing since O'Neal took the role of president of basketball.
In 2023, Angel Reese helped the United States win a silver medal at the FIBA Women's AmeriCup.
In 2023, Reese debuted with the United States national team at the FIBA Women's AmeriCup in Mexico, contributing 11 points and 9 rebounds in the first game against Venezuela. She also recorded 13 points and 18 rebounds in a victory over Colombia in the quarterfinals and helped her team win the silver medal after losing to Brazil in the final.
On April 3, 2024, Angel Reese declared for the 2024 WNBA draft, where she was projected to be a first-round pick.
In May 2024, Angel Reese became a part owner of the USL Super League professional soccer team DC Power FC.
On July 24, 2024, it was announced that Angel Reese would appear and play in the inaugural season of Unrivaled, a new women's 3-on-3 basketball league.
In August 2024, Angel Reese signed a sponsorship deal with the Hershey's chocolate and candy brand Reese's, including an apparel collection.
In September 2024, Angel Reese started a podcast called Unapologetically Angel on the Playmaker network.
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.
In 2024, Angel Reese was selected by the Chicago Sky with the seventh overall pick in the WNBA draft and was named an WNBA All-Star.
On January 17, 2025, Angel Reese debuted for Rose BC in the Unrivaled league as a starter, scoring the first points in the team's history and recording a double-double.
In February 2025, Angel Reese collaborated with McDonald's on a special meal named after her, The Angel Reese Special, which 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.
For the 2025 season, Reese was named to the All-Unrivaled Second Team, and was awarded Unrivaled's Defensive Player of the Year.
In 2025, the Foundation and Magic Johnson announced the Wealth Playbook partnership, aimed at improving financial literacy for youth.
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