Former LSU Tigers standout and now Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese once turned emotional over an accomplishment in her rookie year in the WNBA. In July 2024, Reese and the rest of coach Tyler Marsh’s Sky team recorded an eight-point triumph over the Atlanta Dream, 85-77, in away territory, the Gateway Center in College Park, Georgia, for their seventh win in that campaign.
During the post-game press conference, Reese was asked about her 2024 All-Star Game selection. She got teary-eyed at the fact that she was named in the annual exhibition game in just her rookie campaign.
“Well, we won today. We won today, but they just told me that I’m an All-Star and I mean, 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 even better or would be worse and wouldn’t be where I am right now. But, I trusted the process and I believed,” she said.
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Reese went on to post 12 points, 11 rebounds, a steal, and one block in about 18 minutes of action in her first WNBA All-Star game. She was able to be a spark off the bench for Team WNBA in their eight-point win, 117-109, over Team USA. Reese continued her outstanding play as a force down low for the Sky, getting herself a second straight All-Star appearance in 2025 in the process.
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When Angel Reese Said She Is Glad To Be Drafted By The Chicago Sky
In the 2024 WNBA Draft, Angel Reese was chosen as the seventh overall player in the first round by the Chicago Sky. In the aforementioned post-game presser, Reese said she is glad to have been drafted by the franchise and to be selected at No. 7. The Baltimore, Maryland, native was more than excited to uncork her first All-Star Weekend with her Sky teammates and coaching staff.
“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 just believing in me and trusting me. I know all of them are going to come to Phoenix and support me, so I’m really happy right now,” Reese shared (0:27).
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