Angel Reese is headed to the WNBA. In an interview with Vogue that accompanied a photo spread sharing the news, the 2023 NCAA champion said she was inspired by Serena Williams retiring in a similar fashion in 2022. In the feature, Reese confirmed she decided to turn pro before the start of March Madness. “Of course, I like to do everything big,” Reese told Vogue. “I didn’t want anything to be basic.”
During her time as an LSU Tiger, Reese averaged 20.9 points, 14.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game while recording 61 double-doubles in 69 games, second in school history only to WNBA great Sylvia Fowles. She also boasts endorsement deals with Reebok, Beats by Dre, Mielle Organics, Coach, and more. Reese’s season came to an end on Monday after an epic matchup with Caitlin Clark and Iowa, which drew the biggest audience in NCAA women’s basketball history. The WNBA Draft takes place on April 15.
