The LSU Tigers’ forward, Angel Reese, has emerged as a shining example of brilliance in the very competitive NCAA women’s basketball scene. She helped her team defeat the Alabama Crimson Tide 85-66
Even yet, Reese is the subject of conjecture despite her skill on the court, which is stoked by her relationships off the court as well as her performance on game day.
When Reese posted a mysterious remark on X (previously Twitter) in response to a fan-made film criticizing her performances, the discourse surrounding her reached a fever pitch.
“After the video you made today, I think you should stay QUIET for now,” Reese was quoted as saying on X. Many in the basketball community are wondering what her remarks mean in light of this mysterious tweet that has gone viral.
Reese is at a critical juncture in her career; On3 estimates her NIL value to be $1.7 million. Reese’s future is highly speculated about as a senior with the option to declare for the 2024 WNBA draft, because of an extra year of eligibility granted by the NCAA due to COVID-19.
Reese’s maturity in the spotlight has been complimented by controversial LSU coach Kim Mulkey, who also raised eyebrows with remarks that alluded to the end of Reese’s college career.
“I don’t know about a magazine, I don’t keep up with all that,” Mulkey remarked, hinting at the commotion surrounding Reese. “Her career is winding down in college, and so you start counting probably in her mind how many more games I have in my college career.”
Reese has been candid in previous interviews about her goals and the significance of her senior year. She made it apparent in an interview with Glamour that she wanted to join the WNBA, saying, “This is my senior year, and I have the opportunity to declare for the WNBA this year if I choose to. Personally, I aspire to make it to the WNBA.”
Beyond just achieving her own goals, Reese sees a bigger picture for the WNBA. During an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, she argued in favor of the league’s growth to fit the growing pool of talent.
“I hope that there will be more teams so that everybody has an opportunity, because there are so many great players and they currently only have 144 (roster spots) in the league. I want the WNBA to grow,” Reese spoke out, emphasizing that her friends wanted to expand the league’s influence.
Reese’s cryptic statement serves as a sobering reminder of the pressures and expectations experienced by student-athletes at the top of college athletics as she considers leaving for the professional ranks.
Reese’s collegiate career, which was characterized by stunning highs and the unavoidable attention that comes with success, is about to come to an end with her anticipated departure to the WNBA, marking the end of a glamorous era in women’s college basketball.
Angel Reese’s legacy will definitely have a lasting impact on LSU and the NCAA, interspersed with her apparent talent and the mystery surrounding her last undergraduate days.
With every game that goes by, the basketball community grows more and more excited about Reese’s upcoming journey and the future she intends to mold for the WNBA.
