Angel Reese Selected No. 7 In WNBA Draft By Chicago Sky

LSU basketball star Angel Reese has announced that she is leaving school early for the WNBA.

Reese posted the announcement Wednesday on social media. She was selected by the Chicago Sky with the No. 7 overall pick in the first round of the 2024 WNBA Draft.

Reese is one of the most decorated players in LSU history. As a senior, she was named SEC Player of the Year, SEC Defensive Player of the Year, and an All-American. She also set the NCAA single-season record for double-doubles and the SEC single-season record for rebounds.

The Chicago Sky are the defending WNBA champions. Reese joins a team that is led by 2021 WNBA MVP Candace Parker and 2022 WNBA Finals MVP Kahleah Copper.

Reese is expected to make an immediate impact for the Sky. She is a versatile player who can score, rebound, and defend at a high level. The Sky are hoping that Reese can help them repeat as WNBA champions.