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Angel Reese, \u201cThe Bayou Barbie\u201d<\/b><\/h2>\nEntering Season 3 in the W\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\nAngel Reese is entering her third season in the Women\u2019s National Basketball Association (WNBA) as the league celebrates its 30th season. This is also her first year with the Atlanta Dream, who\u2019ll tip off their season on Saturday, May 9, against the Minnesota Lynx. Known as the \u201cBayou Barbie\u201d, she\u2019s a fashionable force who\u2019s helping usher in a new era for the W.<\/span><\/p>\nSo how does one with such style and grace off the court become such a popular figure in women\u2019s basketball?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nBelow, you\u2019ll discover how a love for family, sports, and fashion has helped Angel Reese become the woman she is today. You\u2019ll also learn how having faith in God serves as a foundation that helps her withstand adversity, criticism, and hatred.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe Reese\u2019s from Randallstown, Maryland<\/b><\/h2>\nAngel Reese comes from an Athletic Family<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\nAngel Reese was born on May 6, 2002, in Randallstown, Maryland. She is the only daughter of Michael and Angel Webb Reese. Together, the two also have one son, Julian. Angel also has a brother on her father\u2019s side, Mikael Hopkins.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nMikael played basketball for the Georgetown Hoyas and overseas in Turkey.<\/a> Similarly, her youngest brother, Julian<\/a>, played college basketball for the Maryland Terrapins and is entering his second season with the Washington Wizards.<\/span><\/p>\nLikewise, Angel is making a name for herself in women\u2019s hoops. While Angel and her brothers are doing well for themselves, they aren\u2019t trailblazers traversing an unbeaten path. Michael and Angel Webb passed down their athleticism to their children.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nMichael played college ball at Boston College and Loyola<\/a>. During the 1993-1994 season,<\/a> he led Loyola to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAlthough Angel inherited her father\u2019s athleticism, the two don\u2019t have a close relationship. This may be due in part to the fact that her parents split<\/a> when she was young.<\/span><\/p>\nConsequently, Angel Webb Reese was left to raise her namesake and son as a single mother. Angel honors Mother Reese\u2019s devotion and sacrifice by crediting her as the reason she\u2019s successful today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nIn fact, Angel says Mother Reese is the reason why she\u2019s a basketball player today. Watching Mother Reese\u2019s league games on Sundays became the inspiration Angel needed to fulfill her divine purpose.<\/span><\/p>\nAlong with competing in a league, Mother Reese also played college basketball for the Maryland Terrapins and overseas in Luxembourg.<\/a> Mother\u2019s Reese\u2019s experience came in handy while coaching Angel and Julian during their childhood<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nForged By Fire<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\nBeing competitors who are a year apart and different genders created the perfect <\/span>sibling rivalry<\/span><\/a> between Angel and Julian. Julian\u2019s belief that he was the better athlete because he was a boy fueled Angel\u2019s fire, helping develop the toughness she displays on the court.<\/span><\/p>\nAlong with Mother Reese\u2019s example and Julian\u2019s trash talk, Angel\u2019s fire was also forged by her environment. Growing up in Randallstown, she attended St.Francis Academy while in high school.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe academy was directly across from a prison<\/a>. Many African Americans find the proximity of the school and the prison is no mere coincidence. To us, it\u2019s a subliminal reminder highlighting where society expects black students to end up after high school.\u00a0 <\/span>Thankfully, Angel uses this as motivation, understanding the need to escape this harsh reality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAngel Reese High School & College Accolades<\/b><\/h2>\nLife as a Student at St. Francis<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\nThe first step to her exodus was doing well spiritually, academically, and athletically at St. Francis. <\/span>Spiritually, she credits St.Francis with helping her develop a relationship with God and encouraging her to be the best student possible. Evidence proving this is Angel graduating with a 3.5 GPA and making the honor roll every semester<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAthletically, she excelled in volleyball and basketball, winning two Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland (IAAM) championships in both sports. Being a two-time champion in basketball helped Angel acquire the following <\/span>stats<\/span><\/a> in 60 games with the Panthers<\/span><\/p>\n\n- 1078 points.<\/span><\/li>\n
- 701 rebounds.<\/span><\/li>\n
- 185 assists.<\/span><\/li>\n
- 96 blocks.<\/span><\/li>\n
- 93 steals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Having a plethora of steals and other stats allowed Angel to earn the following <\/span>awards\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n- Baltimore Sun All-Metro First Team (2018).<\/span><\/li>\n
- Capital Classic MVP (2018).<\/span><\/li>\n
- IAAM All Conference A-Team (2018).<\/span><\/li>\n
- Baltimore Sun All-Metro First Team (2020, 2019, 2018).<\/span><\/li>\n
- Baltimore Sun Player of the Year (2020 and 2019).<\/span><\/li>\n
- McDonald\u2019s High School All-American (2020).<\/span><\/li>\n
- USA Today All-USA First Team (2020).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Angel Plays for Maryland & Louisiana State<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\nBeing a star athlete and honor roll student allowed Angel to earn a scholarship to her mother\u2019s alma mater. In two seasons with the Maryland Terps, over 47 games, she posted impressive stats and earned a few accolades. They include the following<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n- 719 points.<\/span><\/li>\n
- 430 rebounds.<\/span><\/li>\n
- 65 assists.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- 62 steals.<\/span><\/li>\n
- 55 blocks.<\/span><\/li>\n
- 68% freethrow percentage.<\/span><\/li>\n
- 49.3% field goal percentage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Thanks to this effort, Angel was named<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- 2020-2021 All-Big Ten Freshman Team.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- 2021-2022 All Big Ten.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- 2021-2022 All Big Ten Defense.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
These accolades prove Angel was an impactful player with the Terps. Unfortunately, a right foot injury during the 2020-2021 season and struggles to obtain sufficient playing time left her desiring a fresh start.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nHer desire would be fulfilled after transferring to Louisiana State University (LSU).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nShe made the most of this new opportunity by being an essential part of the Lady Tigers 2023 National Championship team. The 2023 National Champion also accomplished the following through 69 games<\/a> with the Lady Tigers<\/span><\/p>\n\n- 1443 points.<\/span><\/li>\n
- 996 rebounds.<\/span><\/li>\n
- 157 assists.<\/span><\/li>\n
- 128 steals.<\/span><\/li>\n
- 89 blocks.<\/span><\/li>\n
- 71.6% free throw percentage.<\/span><\/li>\n
- 50.1% field goal percentage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Angel Reese is entering her third season in the Women\u2019s National Basketball Association (WNBA) as the league celebrates its 30th season. This is also her first year with the Atlanta Dream, who\u2019ll tip off their season on Saturday, May 9, against the Minnesota Lynx. Known as the \u201cBayou Barbie\u201d, she\u2019s a fashionable force who\u2019s helping usher in a new era for the W.<\/span><\/p>\n So how does one with such style and grace off the court become such a popular figure in women\u2019s basketball?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Below, you\u2019ll discover how a love for family, sports, and fashion has helped Angel Reese become the woman she is today. You\u2019ll also learn how having faith in God serves as a foundation that helps her withstand adversity, criticism, and hatred.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Angel Reese was born on May 6, 2002, in Randallstown, Maryland. She is the only daughter of Michael and Angel Webb Reese. Together, the two also have one son, Julian. Angel also has a brother on her father\u2019s side, Mikael Hopkins.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Mikael played basketball for the Georgetown Hoyas and overseas in Turkey.<\/a> Similarly, her youngest brother, Julian<\/a>, played college basketball for the Maryland Terrapins and is entering his second season with the Washington Wizards.<\/span><\/p>\n Likewise, Angel is making a name for herself in women\u2019s hoops. While Angel and her brothers are doing well for themselves, they aren\u2019t trailblazers traversing an unbeaten path. Michael and Angel Webb passed down their athleticism to their children.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Michael played college ball at Boston College and Loyola<\/a>. During the 1993-1994 season,<\/a> he led Loyola to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Although Angel inherited her father\u2019s athleticism, the two don\u2019t have a close relationship. This may be due in part to the fact that her parents split<\/a> when she was young.<\/span><\/p>\n Consequently, Angel Webb Reese was left to raise her namesake and son as a single mother. Angel honors Mother Reese\u2019s devotion and sacrifice by crediting her as the reason she\u2019s successful today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In fact, Angel says Mother Reese is the reason why she\u2019s a basketball player today. Watching Mother Reese\u2019s league games on Sundays became the inspiration Angel needed to fulfill her divine purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n Along with competing in a league, Mother Reese also played college basketball for the Maryland Terrapins and overseas in Luxembourg.<\/a> Mother\u2019s Reese\u2019s experience came in handy while coaching Angel and Julian during their childhood<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Being competitors who are a year apart and different genders created the perfect <\/span>sibling rivalry<\/span><\/a> between Angel and Julian. Julian\u2019s belief that he was the better athlete because he was a boy fueled Angel\u2019s fire, helping develop the toughness she displays on the court.<\/span><\/p>\n Along with Mother Reese\u2019s example and Julian\u2019s trash talk, Angel\u2019s fire was also forged by her environment. Growing up in Randallstown, she attended St.Francis Academy while in high school.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The academy was directly across from a prison<\/a>. Many African Americans find the proximity of the school and the prison is no mere coincidence. To us, it\u2019s a subliminal reminder highlighting where society expects black students to end up after high school.\u00a0 <\/span>Thankfully, Angel uses this as motivation, understanding the need to escape this harsh reality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The first step to her exodus was doing well spiritually, academically, and athletically at St. Francis. <\/span>Spiritually, she credits St.Francis with helping her develop a relationship with God and encouraging her to be the best student possible. Evidence proving this is Angel graduating with a 3.5 GPA and making the honor roll every semester<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Athletically, she excelled in volleyball and basketball, winning two Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland (IAAM) championships in both sports. Being a two-time champion in basketball helped Angel acquire the following <\/span>stats<\/span><\/a> in 60 games with the Panthers<\/span><\/p>\n Having a plethora of steals and other stats allowed Angel to earn the following <\/span>awards\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Being a star athlete and honor roll student allowed Angel to earn a scholarship to her mother\u2019s alma mater. In two seasons with the Maryland Terps, over 47 games, she posted impressive stats and earned a few accolades. They include the following<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Thanks to this effort, Angel was named<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n These accolades prove Angel was an impactful player with the Terps. Unfortunately, a right foot injury during the 2020-2021 season and struggles to obtain sufficient playing time left her desiring a fresh start.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Her desire would be fulfilled after transferring to Louisiana State University (LSU).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n She made the most of this new opportunity by being an essential part of the Lady Tigers 2023 National Championship team. The 2023 National Champion also accomplished the following through 69 games<\/a> with the Lady Tigers<\/span><\/p>\nThe Reese\u2019s from Randallstown, Maryland<\/b><\/h2>\n
Angel Reese comes from an Athletic Family<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n
Forged By Fire<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n
Angel Reese High School & College Accolades<\/b><\/h2>\n
Life as a Student at St. Francis<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n
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Angel Plays for Maryland & Louisiana State<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n
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