LSU’s Angel Reese made a name for herself over the past few years playing college basketball. Reese helped lead the TIgers on a memorable run to the National Championship in 2023 and became a star in the process.
After falling short in the Elite Eight earlier this week against Caitlin Clark and Iowa, LSU must regroup. But, as expected, the Tigers will do that without their star player next season.
On Wednesday, Reese officially declared for the 2024 WNBA Draft. This year’s WNBA Draft is one of the most anticipated drafts in league history, and Reese is a crucial reason why.
Reese officially declared with a post on X, the website formerly known as Twitter.
“Grateful for these last four years and excited for this next chapter,” Reese said. “#BAYOUBARBIEOUT,” she finished the post with.
Grateful for these last four years and excited for this next chapter. #BAYOUBARBIEOUT pic.twitter.com/EvkzUW08JV
— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) April 3, 2024
Reese accomplished a lot at LSU and at Maryland, the first stop of her college career. She came away with several honors and distinctions with the Terps before she transferred to the Bayou. Reese kept that momentum going with a fantastic 2022-23 season. She helped the Tigers win the title and was named the NCAA Tournament’s Most Outstanding Player. She also was named to the All-REgion and All-Tournament team for her efforts. This past season, she won the SEC Player of the Year Award.
The basketball world had much to say over her announcement.
Go Be Great 10🥹 https://t.co/atmZYWiBR4
— Flaujae 4️⃣ (@Flaujae) April 3, 2024
“I trust the next chapter because I know the author” is so tough https://t.co/9ReTn1Kjmm
— Tyler DeLuca (@TylerDeLuca) April 3, 2024
This is an amazing announcement video, and this is a TOTAL bar. Love this for Angel. https://t.co/G6wdiD3Ijh pic.twitter.com/JmuIffoqYP
— Caroline Darney (@cwdarney) April 3, 2024
Best of luck to you Angel.
You helped change women’s college basketball forever🫡 https://t.co/i3PPb20QL2
— Dallas Jones (@DallasJonesy) April 3, 2024
I love that with more people paying attention to women's basketball that we get more recognition for Sheryl Swoopes.
Hooper Hooper. https://t.co/NELZIrF3OO
— Owl, The Wise One (@thetillshow) April 3, 2024
I'm in tears. This was so beautifully done. Congratulations @Reese10Angel you are destined for greatness!
And I know y'all clocked that line "I'm leaving with *everything* I came here to get…A DEGREE, A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP, AND THIS PLATFORM" #IKDMFR #bayoubarbieout https://t.co/BiHdiSOt3I
— Rachel Parrish (@raechristine__) April 3, 2024
