Angel Reese WNBA Draft: Chicago Sky’s 7th Overall Selection & Basketball Star from LSU
Angel Reese, a standout player in women's college basketball, has been selected 7th overall by the Chicago Sky in the WNBA Draft. The Baltimore native transferred to LSU after two years at Maryland and became a key player, leading LSU to a national championship in 2023 and being named SEC Player of the Year. Reese declared for the draft shortly after LSU's Elite 8 finish and has expressed her readiness to take her career to the professional level.
By the Numbers- Reese declared for the WNBA Draft two days after LSU’s season ended in the Elite 8 against Iowa.
- She averaged 17 points and 10 rebounds as a sophomore at Maryland and 18.6 points and 12.3 rebounds for her college career.
- Reese set an NCAA record with 34 double-doubles during the 2022-2023 season and tied an NCAA women’s tournament record with 10 consecutive double-doubles.
- Angel Reese has been a pivotal player for LSU women's basketball, leading the team to a national championship in 2023.
- She declared her intentions to go pro via an interview/photoshoot with Vogue Magazine.
Reese will transition from her successful college career to playing professionally in the WNBA with the Chicago Sky, aiming to make an impact at the next level.
Bottom LineAngel Reese's impressive performance in college has earned her a prominent spot in the WNBA, and her transition to the professional level marks an exciting phase in her basketball career.
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