How education and upbringing influenced the life of Angel Reese. A timeline of key moments.
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.
On May 6, 2002, Angel Reese was born. She later became a professional basketball player.
On November 1, 2019, Angel Reese announced her commitment to the University of Maryland, becoming the highest-ranked recruit in program history.
In January 2020, Lisa Smith, head coach at Archbishop Spalding High School, was fired for criticizing Reese on Instagram. Also in January 2020, Reese's number 10 jersey was retired by St. Frances, making her the first female player to receive this honor.
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, Reese was considered a five-star recruit, the number two player and the top wing in the class by ESPN.
On April 8, 2023, Angel Reese was portrayed by comedian Punkie Johnson on the episode of Saturday Night Live. Johnson's skit parodied Reese's gesture at the end of the 2023 NCAA Division I championship game.
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.
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.
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.
In October 2023, Angel Reese was featured on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Money Issue, titled "Generation NIL", alongside Livvy Dunne, recognizing her success with name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals.
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's cousin, Jordan Hawkins, helped the UConn Huskies men's team win the NCAA championship.
On May 6, 2024, Angel Reese attended the annual Met Gala in New York City.
In May 2024, Angel Reese became a part owner of the USL Super League professional soccer team DC Power FC.
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 January 2025, Angel Reese featured as the cover star for Vogue magazine's winter issue, profiling the convergence of sports and fashion in her career.
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.
In 2025, the Foundation and Magic Johnson announced the Wealth Playbook partnership, aimed at improving financial literacy for youth.
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