The LSU women’s basketball team is the national champion for the first time in program history, and [autotag]Angel Reese[/autotag] is a major reason why.
The sophomore transfer from Maryland emerged as one of the top players in the country this season. She set an NCAA record with 34 double-doubles and was the NCAA tournament MVP.
She’s also become one of the most marketable athletes in the country and saw her social media following double practically overnight in the midst of LSU’s postseason run. Reese would certainly be a coveted player in the professional ranks, but due to the WNBA’s strict eligibility rules — players must be 22 years old or have graduated college — Reese will almost certainly be coming back to Baton Rouge next season.
That’s alright with her, as she said she’s not anxious about getting to the next level.
“I’m not in a rush,” Reese said via the I AM ATHLETE podcast. “I’m chilling right now. I am in no rush to go to the league. The money I’m making is more than some of the people that are in the league that might be top players.”
With name, image and likeness rules allowing players to make money while they’re still in college, it certainly provides incentives for players to stick around, especially ones who are as popular as Reese is.
The Tigers have quickly become a premier national program under [autotag]Kim Mulkey[/autotag], and based on these comments, they can likely expect to have their best player back next season.
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