Angel Reese is an American professional basketball player for the Chicago Sky in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). Born on May 6, 2002, in Randallstown, Maryland, she has become one of the most dominant and talked-about players in women’s basketball. Nickname “Bayou Barbie” and “Chi Barbie”, she won the first NCAA Championship in LSU history in 2023, earning Most Outstanding Player.
During her first season in the WNBA she set an all-time record in the league in terms of rebounding in a single season and was selected to be in the All-Star team. Off the pitch, she has left a cultural imprint that is far bigger than basketball – be it on the covers of Vogue or in Victoria Secret runways. This profile includes her professional statistics, history, personal life, and career records.
Angel Reese Career Overview
Angel Reese became a star at Saint Frances Academy in Baltimore, becoming a McDonald’s All-American and being ranked No. 2 overall in the 2020 class by ESPN. She joined Maryland as the program’s top-ever recruit, averaging a double-double as a sophomore before transferring to LSU in 2022.
At LSU, she set the NCAA single-season record with 34 double-doubles, averaged 23 points and 15.4 rebounds, and won the 2023 national championship as tournament Most Outstanding Player. She followed that with a SEC Player of the Year senior season before the Chicago Sky drafted her 7th overall in 2024.
In her WNBA rookie year, she shattered the league’s single-season rebounding record and made the All-Star team. In early 2025, she won the inaugural Unrivaled championship with Rose BC, earning Defensive Player of the Year honors.
Angel Reese Career Stats
WNBA Regular Season
| Season | Team | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG |
| 2024 | Chicago Sky | 13.6 | 13.1* | 1.9 | 1.3 |
| 2025 | Chicago Sky | 14.7 | 12.6° | 3.7 | 1.5 |
| Career | — | 14.1 | 12.9 | 2.7 | 1.4 |
* WNBA single-season record | ° League leader
College Career Highlights
| Season | Team | PPG | RPG | Notes |
| 2020–21 | Maryland | 10.0 | 6.0 | Big Ten All-Freshman Team |
| 2021–22 | Maryland | 17.8 | 10.6 | First-team All-Big Ten |
| 2022–23 | LSU | 23.0 | 15.4 | NCAA record 34 double-doubles |
| 2023–24 | LSU | 18.6 | 13.4 | SEC Player of the Year |
Angel Reese Accolades and Achievements
- 2x WNBA All-Star (2024, 2025)
- WNBA All-Rookie Team (2024)
- WNBA single-season rebounds record – 13.1 RPG (2024)
- NCAA Champion & Tournament MOP (2023)
- Unanimous First-team All-American (2023)
- SEC Player of the Year (2024)
- NCAA single-season double-doubles record – 34 (2022–23)
- Unrivaled Champion & Defensive Player of the Year (2025)
- BET Sportswoman of the Year & Best Breakthrough Athlete ESPY (2023)
Angel Reese Personal Life
Angel Reese grew up in Randallstown, Maryland, raised by her mother and maternal grandparents. Her mother played college basketball at UMBC and had her jersey retired there. Her brother Julian played at Maryland, cousin Jordan Hawkins plays in the NBA, and stepbrother Mikael Hopkins is a professional basketball player – making athletics a true family tradition.
LSU graduated her with an Interdisciplinary Studies program, majoring in Communication Studies and Psychology. Off the court, she appeared on the cover of Vogue in January 2025 and became the first professional athlete to walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in October 2025.
Angel Reese Contracts and Endorsements
Reese surpassed $1 million in NIL valuation during college. She signed with Reebok in 2023 and launched her first signature shoe, the “Angel Reese 1,” in 2025. McDonald’s named a meal after her in February 2025 – making her the first female athlete to receive that honor. Other brand partners include Amazon, Coach, Hershey’s Reese’s, Wingstop, and Xfinity. She also holds ownership stakes in DC Power FC and Together.
Lesser-Known Facts About Angel Reese
- She played point guard before growth spurts moved her to forward.
- She was a varsity volleyball player at Saint Frances, winning two conference titles.
- Her “Bayou Barbie” trademark application was denied during her first LSU season.
- She was the first female athlete at Saint Frances to have her jersey retired.
FAQs
Q: What records does Angel Reese hold?
The WNBA single-season rebounds record (13.1 RPG, 2024) and the NCAA single-season double-doubles record (34 in 2022–23).
Q: Where is Angel Reese from?
Randallstown, Maryland. She went to Saint Frances Academy Baltimore.
Q: What is Angel Reese’s nickname?
“Bayou Barbie” from her LSU days and “Chi Barbie” since joining the Chicago Sky.
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