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".
In 1975, Angie Scott became the last Maryland player before Angel Reese to average a double-double.
In 1977, Maree Jackson set LSU's single-game rebounding record, which Angel Reese would later surpass.
In 2006, Sylvia Fowles set a program record for consecutive double-doubles, a record that Angel Reese later broke.
In 2017, Reese attended trials for the United States team for the FIBA Under-16 Women's Americas Championship but was not named to the final roster.
In 2018, Reese missed the cut for the Under-17 World Cup team after being a finalist.
On November 1, 2019, Angel Reese announced her commitment to Maryland, becoming the highest-ranked recruit in program history.
In 2019, Reese was named a finalist for the Under-19 World Cup team before withdrawing to play in the Nike EYBL.
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.
On November 27, 2020, Angel Reese made her debut for Maryland, recording 20 points and nine rebounds in a 94–72 win over Davidson at the Gulf Coast Challenge.
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.
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 February 23, 2021, Angel Reese returned from a Jones fracture injury in her right foot, coming off the bench for Maryland.
In 2021, Reese withdrew from consideration for the Under-19 World Cup for health reasons after receiving an invitation to team trials and being a finalist.
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.
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.
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.
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 Angel Reese's hometown of Randallstown, Maryland, was named the Angel Reese Court.
In October 2023, Angel Reese was featured on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Money Issue, titled "Generation NIL", alongside Livvy Dunne. After her junior season, her NIL valuation surpassed $1 million, leading all women's college basketball players.
On October 17, 2023, Angel Reese signed an endorsement deal with Reebok, drawn to the company by its new president of basketball, Shaquille O'Neal. She was its first signing since O'Neal moved into the role.
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, a decision attributed to coach Mulkey.
In 2023, Angel Reese helped the United States win a silver medal at the FIBA Women's AmeriCup.
In 2023, Angel Reese was included in the Time 100 Next list and was featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue as part of the magazine's efforts to empower women. She also appeared in the Harper's Bazaar Icons Issue.
In 2023, Angel Reese's cousin, Jordan Hawkins, helped the UConn Huskies men's team win the NCAA championship.
In 2023, Reese made her United States national team debut at the FIBA Women's AmeriCup in Mexico, where she helped her team win the silver medal. In her first game, she posted 11 points and 9 rebounds in a win over Venezuela. She recorded 13 points and 18 rebounds in a victory over Colombia in the quarterfinals. In the final, she had four points and six rebounds in a loss to Brazil.
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 Reese's. The sponsorship agreement includes an apparel collection. Her fans use the nickname Reese's Pieces.
In September 2024, Angel Reese started a podcast called Unapologetically Angel on the Playmaker network, with new episodes released every Thursday.
In 2024, Angel Reese was selected by the Chicago Sky with the seventh overall pick in the WNBA draft.
In January 2025, Vogue magazine announced that Angel Reese is the cover star of their winter issue, profiling the convergence of sports and fashion in her career.
On January 17, 2025, Angel Reese debuted in Unrivaled League as a starter for Rose BC, scoring the first points in the team's history.
In February 2025, Angel Reese collaborated with McDonald's on a special meal named after her that launched on February 10. The Angel Reese Special 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, Angel Reese was named to the All-Unrivaled Second Team and was awarded Unrivaled's Defensive Player of the Year. Unrivaled also won their first championship.
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