Early Life and Education of Angel Reese: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Angel Reese. A timeline of key moments.

Angel Reese is a professional basketball player in the WNBA, currently playing for the Chicago Sky. She gained prominence playing college basketball, first for the Maryland Terrapins and later for the LSU Tigers. Reese is known by the nicknames "Bayou Barbie" and "Chi Barbie".

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May 6, 2002: Angel Reese's Birth

On May 6, 2002, Angel Reese, who would become a celebrated basketball player known as "Bayou Barbie" and "Chi Barbie", was born.

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November 1, 2019: Commitment to Maryland

On November 1, 2019, Angel Reese announced her commitment to Maryland, becoming the highest-ranked recruit in program history.

January 2020: Controversy and Jersey Retirement

In January 2020, Lisa Smith was fired as Archbishop Spalding High School's head coach after her Instagram messages criticizing Angel Reese's behavior were made public. Also in January 2020, Reese's number 10 jersey was retired by St. Frances, making her the first female player to receive the honor.

2020: McDonald's All-American honors in High School

In 2020, Angel Reese was awarded McDonald's All-American honors at Saint Frances Academy, and was ranked the number two player in her class by ESPN.

2020: Five-star recruit 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.

April 5, 2022: Entry into Transfer Portal

On April 5, 2022, Angel Reese entered the transfer portal with several of her teammates, seeking a fresh start and a coach who would develop her for the WNBA.

May 6, 2022: Transfer to LSU

On May 6, 2022, LSU announced that Angel Reese would transfer to their program, driven by her trust in coach Kim Mulkey and a desire to join a winning culture.

April 8, 2023: Saturday Night Live Portrayal

On April 8, 2023, Angel Reese was portrayed by comedian Punkie Johnson on 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.

June 2, 2023: Music Video Cameo

On June 2, 2023, Angel Reese made a cameo in the music video for "Put It on da Floor Again" by Latto and Cardi B. The song includes a reference to her by Cardi B.

July 2023: Launch of Angel C. Reese Foundation

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.