Angel Reese’s transition from collegiate icon to professional powerhouse was defined by a seamless translation of her dominance into the WNBA. Take a look at how Reese turned rebounding, resilience, and relentless motor into a record-setting WNBA debut.

In 2024, Angel Reese was selected 7th overall by the Chicago Sky, entering the league after a championship run and a record-setting collegiate career at LSU.

Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky smiles during the game against the Dallas Wings on May 31, 2025

In her rookie season, she set the WNBA single-season rebounding record, earned All-Star honors, and became one of only three rookies ever to lead the league in offensive rebounding.

Night after night, Angel delivered. Her seven consecutive double-doubles set a rookie record, showing her relentless force in the paint. In June 2025, Angel became the league’s second‑youngest triple‑double scorer and later tied Tina Charles for the most double‑doubles in a player’s first two seasons. In 2025, Angel Reese became the 15th player in WNBA history to receive a signature shoes.

Still early in her career, her influence is already clear: on the stat sheet, in the culture, and in what the next generation sees as possible.