Former LSU women’s basketball star [autotag]Angel Reese[/autotag] and the Chicago Sky ended a two-game losing streak with a win over the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday night, but that wasn’t the only good news Reese got that night.
Following the game, she learned that she was selected to the WNBA All-Star team alongside fellow rookie star Caitlin Clark. Reese is averaging a double-double on the season and was named the WNBA Rookie of the Month as she is in the middle of a league-record streak of 11 consecutive double-doubles.
Reese became emotional at her post-game press conference when discussing the accolade.
“They just told me I’m an All-Star,” Reese said. “I’m just so happy. I know the work I put in. Coming into this league, so many people doubted me and didn’t think my game would translate and I wouldn’t be the player that I was in college or better or would be worse or wouldn’t be where I am right now. But I trusted the process and I believed, and I’m thankful that I dropped to seven and was able to come to Chicago.
“It’s just a blessing. I can’t thank my teammates and my coaches enough for believing in me and trusting me. I know all of them are gonna come to Phoenix and support me so I’m really happy right now.”
God, thank you! #lucky7 🙏🏽 https://t.co/MCbs5tWupM
— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) July 3, 2024
There were certainly some who doubted how Reese’s game would translate, but she has been the physical force in the paint that helped lead the Tigers to a national title in 2023. Now, she’s a budding star at the next level, as well.
Contact/Follow us @LSUTigersWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Louisiana State news, notes, and opinions.
Follow Tyler to continue the conversation on Twitter: @TylerNettuno