Angel Reese's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 7, 2026

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Angel Reese.

Angel Reese is an American professional basketball player known as "Bayou Barbie" and "Chi Barbie." She currently plays for the Chicago Sky in the WNBA and Rose in the Unrivaled basketball league. Before turning professional, she played college basketball for both the Maryland Terrapins and the LSU Tigers.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1975: Double-Double Average Since Angie Scott

In 1975, Angie Scott averaged a double-double. Angel Reese became the first Maryland player to average a double-double since Angie Scott.

1977: Maree Jackson's Rebounding Record

In 1977, Maree Jackson set the LSU single-game rebounding record. On January 5, 2023, Angel Reese surpassed this record.

2006: Sylvia Fowles Consecutive Double-Doubles Record

During the 2006-07 season, Sylvia Fowles set the program record for consecutive double-doubles. On January 23, 2023, Angel Reese broke this record.

January 2020: Controversy and Jersey Retirement

In January 2020, Lisa Smith, the head coach of Archbishop Spalding High School, was fired after her Instagram messages criticizing 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 this honor.

2020: McDonald's All-American Honors

In 2020, Angel Reese received McDonald's All-American honors while attending Saint Frances Academy in Baltimore. She was also ranked as the number two player in her class by ESPN.

2020: Five-Star Recruit Status

In 2020, Angel Reese was recognized as a five-star recruit, ranked as the number two player and top wing in her class by ESPN.

January 5, 2023: Single-Game Rebounding Record

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

2023: Instagram Following Growth During NCAA Tournament

Angel Reese's social media following grew rapidly during the 2023 NCAA tournament, surpassing 1 million Instagram followers by the end of the tournament.

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

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

July 2, 2024: WNBA All-Star Selection

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

2024: WNBA Draft and All-Star Selection

In 2024, Angel Reese was selected by the Chicago Sky as the seventh overall pick in the WNBA draft and was named a WNBA All-Star in her rookie season.

2024: Forbes 30 Under 30 Recognition

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

January 2025: Most Followed WNBA Player

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

May 27, 2025: Fastest to 500 Points and 500 Rebounds

On May 27, 2025, Angel Reese surpassed Tina Charles as the fastest player to record 500 points and 500 rebounds, achieving this in just 38 games.

2025: All-Unrivaled Second Team and Defensive Player of the Year Awards

In 2025, Reese was named to the All-Unrivaled Second Team and was awarded Unrivaled's Defensive Player of the Year. Rose also won the first ever Unrivaled championship in 2025.