Angel Reese is a national champion, the SEC Player of the Year and the most outstanding player of the 2023 Final Four. As of Wednesday, she’s also a WNBA draft prospect who has an intriguing blend of upside and downside, WNBA general managers and scouts say.
The superstar and her LSU Tigers were denied a title defense in the Elite Eight on Monday with a 94-87 loss to Iowa. Two days later, in an article in Vogue, she announced her decision to move on to the WNBA.
Reese, who has 6 million combined followers on social media, will certainly bring new fans to the seats at her next home. Her on-court impact is where WNBA insiders are a bit torn.
First, there is the good. Reese is incredibly athletic. She’s a rebounding force. She averaged 13.4 rebounds per game during her final season at LSU in addition to 18.6 points. She posted double-doubles in 27 of the 33 games she played this season.
“She just has a relentless competitive spirit,” one WNBA evaluator said. “She was impacting the winning. There’s a lot there, and I think she’s definitely a WNBA athlete.”
When Reese is down low, she excels, even if her finishing style is what one evaluator…
