Angel Reese, the former LSU women’s basketball star and No. 7 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft by the Chicago Sky, is set to make her highly-anticipated WNBA debut this Wednesday the 15th. However, that’s not the only major event happening in her life. As she does, Reese took to social media on Tuesday to share some exciting personal news – she’s graduating from LSU this weekend. Completing her schooling in four years, Reese announced her graduation plans with pride and joy.
The WNBA star rooke highlighted the significance of achieving this milestone on time despite facing challenges such as a transfer from Maryland and being forced to withdraw from in-person classes due to her celebrity status.
In her social media post, Reese expressed her excitement, saying, “I don’t have to wake up and think about another assignment lmaoooo.” She also shared her mother’s reaction to the news, describing how her mom ran around the house in happiness, knowing the odds that were against her and how proud she is of Reese’s accomplishment.
ahhh i graduate on saturday!!! ON TIME IN MY 4 YEARS😘😘 i don’t have to wake up and think about another assignment lmaoooo. i called my momma & she running around the house so happy cause she know all the odds that were against me & she so happy it’s all over and i can live my…
— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) May 14, 2024
Her college years were not without controversy
This personal news adds an extra layer of significance to Reese’s already momentous week as she prepares for her WNBA debut with the Chicago Sky. Reese is expected to be one of the Sky’s standout players this season, bringing her championship-winning experience and stellar skills to the court.
Amidst Reese’s achievements, her college basketball journey was not without its controversies. Earlier in the season, the former Tiger was benched for a period over an undisclosed reason, sparking an online exchange between her mother, Angel Webb Reese, and Kia Brooks, the mother of teammate Flau’jae Johnson. Brooks had suggested that Reese’s benching was due to a low GPA, which led to a heated back-and-forth between the two mothers on social media.
Angel Reese performance tonight.
She is very good player.
WNBA🏀– 13 points
– 5 rebounds
– 2 steals pic.twitter.com/ZSwgsD6n8w— FORSON (@Forson_Jecil) May 8, 2024
Reese is an example of resolve
The online spat, which included comments about Reese’s academic performance, was later deleted but not before it garnered attention. Despite this distraction, Reese remained focused on her goals, both on the court and in the classroom, ultimately achieving her graduation milestone on time.
Reese’s journey to this point has been marked by determination and resilience, overcoming challenges both on and off the court. As she embarks on this new chapter in her basketball career, graduating from LSU serves as a testament to her hard work and dedication, setting the stage for a bright future both academically and athletically.
