LSU star Angel Reese, who led the Tigers to a national title and became one of the best-known players in the country, declared for this month’s WNBA draft.
LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese declared for the WNBA draft Wednesday in a Vogue magazine article. The three-time all-American shared her plans with the fashion outlet in March and the interview published on Wednesday.. “I’ve won a national championship, I’ve gotten 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.
The Baltimore native played her first two seasons at Maryland, where she was the highest-rated recruit in program history and earned all-American honors after her sophomore season. In 2022, she transferred to LSU, where her celebrity transcended college basketball.Fans dubbed Reese the Bayou Barbie, a nod to her on-court style and fashion sense.
After winning the 2023 title, Reese was portrayed on “Saturday Night Live,” featured in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue and made a cameo in the music video for Cardi B and Lotto’s song “Put It on Da Floor Again.”“Of course, I like to do everything big.
Reese joins Clark, Stanford’s Cameron Brink, Tennessee’s Rickea Jackson and South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso among the top players in the April 15 draft. She is a projected top 10 pick.
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