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Angel Reese Returns to LSU for WNBA Preseason Game

News RoomBy News RoomJanuary 31, 2025
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Angel Reese’s Triumphant Return to Baton Rouge: A WNBA Preseason Showdown and a Celebration of LSU Legacy

Angel Reese, the WNBA’s rising star and LSU’s national championship heroine, is set to return to her collegiate haven, Baton Rouge, for a highly anticipated WNBA preseason game. The Chicago Sky, Reese’s professional team, will face off against the Brazilian National Team at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center (PMAC), the very arena where Reese etched her name into LSU basketball history. This homecoming promises to be a thrilling reunion for Reese, her fans, and the LSU community, offering a glimpse into the future of women’s basketball while celebrating the remarkable achievements of the past.

Reese’s journey to WNBA stardom began at LSU, where she spent two seasons showcasing her exceptional talent. Averaging an impressive 20.9 points and 14.4 rebounds per game, she earned First-Team All-American honors twice and solidified her position as a dominant force in college basketball. Her impact culminated in the 2023 national championship victory over Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes, a moment that etched itself into the annals of LSU sports history. Reese’s return to the PMAC will be a celebration of this triumph, a chance for the LSU faithful to once again witness the player who carried their team to glory.

The matchup against the Brazilian National Team adds another layer of intrigue to this preseason game. For Reese’s Sky teammate, Kamilla Cardoso, the game represents a unique opportunity to compete against her former national team. Cardoso, the third overall pick in the WNBA draft, hails from Brazil and played a pivotal role in South Carolina’s undefeated season before joining the Sky. This encounter allows Cardoso to reconnect with her basketball roots and showcase her skills against familiar faces, while also adding a touch of international flair to the proceedings. The clash between the Chicago Sky and the Brazilian National Team will be a meeting of talents honed on different continents, promising a display of diverse basketball styles.

Beyond the on-court action, the game holds significant meaning for both Reese and the LSU community. Reese’s return to Baton Rouge symbolizes the enduring bond between a player and the institution that nurtured her talent. LSU Coach Kim Mulkey, instrumental in establishing the program’s prominence, expressed her excitement about Reese’s homecoming, acknowledging her pivotal role in LSU’s success. The game serves as a bridge between Reese’s collegiate triumphs and her burgeoning professional career, allowing fans to witness her continued growth as a player while celebrating the legacy she built at LSU.

The 2023 national championship game, a defining moment in Reese’s career, was also marked by controversy. Her now-infamous taunt of Caitlin Clark during the game sparked heated debate and gave rise to an unofficial rivalry between the two stars. While Clark herself downplayed the incident, the exchange became a focal point in the broader conversation surrounding women’s basketball. The upcoming preseason game, while not a direct rematch between Reese and Clark, will undoubtedly carry some of the narrative weight of their previous encounter, adding an extra layer of anticipation for fans.

In essence, the Chicago Sky’s preseason game in Baton Rouge represents more than just a tune-up for the upcoming WNBA season. It is a homecoming for Angel Reese, a celebration of her LSU legacy, and a chance for fans to witness the next chapter in her basketball journey. The game also offers a unique opportunity for Kamilla Cardoso to face her former national team, adding an international dimension to the event. Set against the backdrop of the 2023 national championship and the ensuing Reese-Clark narrative, the game promises to be a captivating display of basketball talent and a testament to the growing popularity of women’s basketball. This preseason matchup serves as a reminder of the powerful connection between athletes, their alma maters, and the communities that support them.

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