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As expected, Angel Reese is moving on from LSU after two sensational seasons in purple and gold. Reese will go down as one of the most accomplished women’s basketball players in LSU history.
Reese was the MVP of the 2023 NCAA Tournament as she led LSU to its first national championship and became a household name in the world of sports.
Reese reeled in several other awards in 2023. Sporting News Athlete of the Year, BET Sportswoman of the Year and earned an ESPY for Best Breakthrough Athlete.
This past season, Reese was named the Southeastern Conference Player of the Year. The Baltimore native averaged 19 points and 13 rebounds a game.
The 21-year-old made her decision public in an article in Vogue Magazine.
“I’ve done everything I wanted in college,” Reese said. “I’ve won a national championship. I’ve gotten (Southeastern Conference) Player of the Year. I’ve been an All-American. My ultimate goal is to be a pro—and to be one of the greatest basketball players to play, ever. I feel like I’m ready.”
Reese’s mark on LSU will be felt for a long time. Her desire to win was evident and her athletic ability was off the charts.
Reese transferred to LSU after two successful seasons at Maryland. She was a really good player at Maryland, but no one could have expected the success that Reese would bring to the university, the LSU women’s basketball program and the impact she would make in the business world with her NIL deals.
Reese’s decision to announce her WNBA intentions was well thought out as her announcement in Vogue Magazine features several photos of her stylish clothes.
Coach Kim Mulkey statement:
“Angel transferred to LSU after my first season in Baton Rouge and she helped transform our program. When she came here, she said she wanted to be here for two seasons and she has lived up to that. What a remarkable two years it has been. We are all indebted to Angel Reese for the contributions she has given to this program, helping us win our first National Championship, and the contributions she made on our university as a whole. She not only helped grow our program but had an impact on growing the game of women’s basketball across the country. We wish her good luck as she moves to the WNBA and look forward to see all that she accomplishes. We will mis her but will always cherish the two year’s we got to spend with her. Forever LSU.”
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