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Basketball Biography

Angel Reese

“Bayou Barbie”

American · Upper Marlboro, USA · Born 6 May 2002

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n c a a titles
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college double-doubles
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m o p awards

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WNBA's most dominant double-double machine and Chicago Sky power forward.

Angel Reese was born on 6 May 2002 in Baltimore, Maryland. She played college basketball at LSU under coach Kim Mulkey, winning the 2023 NCAA championship and being named Most Outstanding Player. Known for her physicality and relentless rebounding, she broke the NCAA single-season double-double record. Selected 7th overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft by the Chicago Sky, she immediately became one of the league's most marketable stars, earning numerous endorsement deals and a massive social media following. Reese is known as 'Bayou Barbie' and has embraced her role as a cultural icon both on and off the court.

Famous For

Dominant rebounding, NCAA Championship with LSU, WNBA Rookie of the Year

Playing Style

How They Played

Physical post player, exceptional rebounder, strong interior presence

Legacy

Lasting Impact

Elite rebounder who helped LSU win 2023 NCAA title and made immediate WNBA impact

Best Known For

NCAA Championship 2023

She broke the NCAA Division I single-season double-double record, finishing with 34 in one season at LSU.

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Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • NCAA Championship 2023
  • SEC Champion 2023
Career Journey

Timeline

2020 📌 College debut at Maryland
2022 📌 Transferred to LSU
2023 🏆 NCAA Championship with LSU
2023 🏆 SEC Championship
2024 📌 Selected 7th overall by Chicago Sky
2024 📌 WNBA debut with Chicago Sky
2024 🥇 WNBA Rookie of the Year
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions about Angel Reese

Angel Reese played at LSU, where she won the 2023 NCAA national championship.

She is known as 'Bayou Barbie,' a nickname she earned during her time at LSU.

She was selected 7th overall by the Chicago Sky in the 2024 WNBA Draft.

She broke the NCAA Division I single-season double-double record with 34 in one season.

Angel Reese was born on 6 May 2002 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Career Timeline — Angel Reese
2020
College debut at Maryland
2022
Transferred to LSU
2023
NCAA Championship with LSU
2023
SEC Championship
2024
Selected 7th overall by Chicago Sky
2024
WNBA debut with Chicago Sky
2024
WNBA Rookie of the Year
NCAA Championship 2023
SEC Champion 2023