History of Angel Reese in Timeline

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.

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1975: Angie Scott's Double-Double

In 1975, Angie Scott was the last Maryland player to average a double-double before Angel Reese matched the achievement.

1977: Maree Jackson's Rebounding Record

In 1977, Maree Jackson set the LSU single-game rebounding record, which stood until January 5, 2023, when Angel Reese broke it.

May 6, 2002: Angel Reese Born

On May 6, 2002, Angel Reese was born. She later became a professional basketball player.

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2006: Sylvia Fowles' Double-Double Record

During the 2006-07 season Sylvia Fowles set the program record for consecutive double-doubles, later broken by Angel Reese on January 23.

2017: United States team trials

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.

2018: Under-17 World Cup team finalist

In 2018, Reese was a finalist for the Under-17 World Cup team but did not make the final team.

November 1, 2019: Commitment to Maryland

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

2019: Under-19 World Cup team finalist

In 2019, Reese was named a finalist for the Under-19 World Cup team but withdrew to play in the Nike EYBL.

January 2020: High School Achievements and Jersey Retirement

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.

November 27, 2020: Maryland Debut

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.

2020: McDonald's All-American Honor

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

2020: Ranked Recruit

In 2020, Reese was considered a five-star recruit, the number two player and the top wing in the class by ESPN.

February 23, 2021: Return from Injury

On February 23, 2021, Angel Reese came off the bench following her return from a Jones fracture injury.

March 24, 2021: NCAA Tournament Performance

On March 24, 2021, in the second round of the NCAA tournament, Angel Reese scored 19 points to help Maryland defeat Alabama.

December 2, 2021: Season-High Performance Against Miami

On December 2, 2021, Angel Reese had a season-high 26 points and 15 rebounds in a win against Miami (Florida) in the ACC–Big Ten Challenge.

2021: Under-19 World Cup team finalist

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.

February 14, 2022: Victory Over Iowa

On February 14, 2022, Angel Reese posted 25 points and 13 rebounds in a victory over Iowa.

April 5, 2022: Enters Transfer Portal

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.

May 6, 2022: Transfer to LSU Announced

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".

January 5, 2023: Breaks Rebounding Record

On January 5, 2023, Angel Reese surpassed LSU's single-game rebounding record, held by Maree Jackson since 1977, with 28 rebounds against Texas A&M.

April 8, 2023: Saturday Night Live Parody

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.

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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.

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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.

July 17, 2023: Angel Reese Court Dedication

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.

August 2023: "Back-to-School Giveback Block Party"

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.

October 2023: Sports Illustrated Money Issue Cover

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.

October 17, 2023: Endorsement Deal with Reebok

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.

November 6, 2023: Season Debut and Loss to Colorado

On November 6, 2023, Angel Reese recorded 15 points and 12 rebounds in her season debut, but LSU suffered an upset loss to Colorado.

November 14, 2023: Benched During Game Against Kent State

On November 14, 2023, Angel Reese had 11 points and five rebounds in a win over Kent State but was benched for the second half, with the reason undisclosed at the time.

2023: FIBA Women's AmeriCup Silver Medal

In 2023, Angel Reese helped the United States win a silver medal at the FIBA Women's AmeriCup.

2023: Inclusion in Time 100 Next, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, and Harper's Bazaar Icons Issue

In 2023, Angel Reese was included in the Time 100 Next list, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, and the Harper's Bazaar Icons Issue.

2023: Cousin Jordan Hawkins Wins NCAA Championship

In 2023, Angel Reese's cousin, Jordan Hawkins, helped the UConn Huskies men's team win the NCAA championship.

2023: Instagram Following Growth

In 2023, Angel Reese's social media following grew rapidly after her junior season in college. She surpassed 1 million Instagram followers by the end of the NCAA tournament.

2023: FIBA Women's AmeriCup Debut and Silver Medal Win

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.

April 3, 2024: Declares for WNBA Draft

On April 3, 2024, Angel Reese declared for the 2024 WNBA draft, where she was projected to be a first-round pick.

May 6, 2024: Met Gala Attendance

On May 6, 2024, Angel Reese attended the annual Met Gala in New York City.

May 15, 2024: WNBA Debut

On May 15, 2024, Angel Reese made her WNBA debut, posting 12 points and eight rebounds in a loss to the Dallas Wings.

May 2024: Part Owner of DC Power FC

In May 2024, Angel Reese became a part owner of the USL Super League professional soccer team DC Power FC.

July 2, 2024: WNBA All-Star Selection

On July 2, 2024, Angel Reese was selected to play in the WNBA All-Star Game.

July 24, 2024: Unrivaled League Announcement

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.

August 2024: Sponsorship Deal with Reese's

In August 2024, Angel Reese signed a sponsorship deal with the Hershey's chocolate and candy brand Reese's, including an apparel collection.

September 2024: Podcast Launch

In September 2024, Angel Reese started a podcast called Unapologetically Angel on the Playmaker network.

October 2024: Partnership with Cash App and Community Basketball Court Renovation

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.

2024: Elite Eight Loss in NCAA Tournament

In 2024, Angel Reese led LSU to the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament, where they lost to Iowa.

2024: Inclusion in Forbes 30 Under 30

In 2024, Angel Reese was included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 sports list.

2024: WNBA Draft and All-Star Selection

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.

January 2025: Most Followed WNBA Player

By January 2025, Angel Reese gained 4.6 million Instagram followers, making her the most followed player in the WNBA.

January 2025: Vogue Cover Star

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.

January 17, 2025: Unrivaled Debut

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.

February 2025: McDonald's Special Meal

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.