
angel reese
Basketball star and cultural phenomenon ANGEL REESE hails from Maryland and is currently the rookie forward for the WNBA's Chicago Sky. Winner of “Breakthrough Athlete of the Year” at the 2023 ESPYs, she has been recognized at the White House by First Lady Jill Biden, named to the US National Women’s Basketball Team, featured in Sports Illustrated’s 2023 Swimsuit issue, and received the key to the city of Baltimore. Since leading LSU to the 2023 NCAA Championship, where she was also honored as Most Valuable Player, Angel’s athletic talent and ability to connect with the general public has garnered her countless fans both on and off the court. The embrace of her success has also trickled into pop culture at-large, leading to Cardi B and Latto inviting Angel to cameo in their music video for “Put it On Da Floor.” She also announced her declaration for the WNBA draft via a special feature in American Vogue in April 2024. She was eventually drafted by the Chicago Sky. In Angel's rookie WNBA season, she broke the record for most double-doubles in a single season by a player, solidifying her position as a future sporting icon. She was subsequently selected as the cover star of American Vogue's Winter 2025 issue, photographed by Norman Jean Roy. In addition, she joined the Met Gala's 2025 hosting committee, paying homage to the "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" theme at the event itself in custom Thom Browne. Already one of the most popular collegiate athletes in history, Angel has generated unprecedented media mentions across sports, fashion, beauty, lifestyle and multinational news titles, reaching as much as 11 billion viewers over a period of 90 days. This unparalleled reach has transformed the potential of not only collegiate, but also professional athletes. Her podcast, Unapologetically Angel, has generated additional fanbases beyond her sport. Today, Angel continues to command a global audience spanning diverse age ranges and lifestyles, making her one of the most in-demand talents across industries alike.