Former LSU star Angel Reese did not have to attend lengthy to listen to her identify get referred to as at Monday evening’s WNBA draft, because the Chicago Sky chosen her with the No. 7 choose.
Reese celebrated the second with a big hug from LSU coach Kim Mulkey, after which later throughout her press convention she obtained deep when speaking about why she determined to forgo her last yr of eligibility at LSU and make the soar to the WNBA.
“I needed extra for myself,” Reese mentioned. “I needed to start out over. I really feel like I had been at a excessive because the nationwide championship and I wish to hit all-time low. I wish to be a rookie once more. I wish to be knocked down by vets and I need to have the ability to rise up and develop and be a sponge. I’m simply tremendous excited to play with wonderful gamers and towards wonderful gamers. This league is basically aggressive and I’m a aggressive participant so I wish to play towards the most effective gamers.”
— Meghan L. Corridor (@ItsMeghanLHall) April 16, 2024
Followers liked that mindset:
That is the form of mentality that’s going to take her far. You must be a scholar, at all times. https://t.co/CgoZ3OzhN1
— Mary Eliz🦋 (@xmaryeliz) April 16, 2024 summer season in Chicago simply obtained a LOT higher.
love her mentality, she embraces the challenges to assist her develop. a winner! https://t.co/RN1lJnsMZL
— Melissaidhuh⁉️ (@MsMeliss) April 16, 2024 This can be a PHENOMENAL reply. https://t.co/FYXoQTdJxw
— Franklin Leonard (@franklinleonard) April 16, 2024 Nice mentality going into skilled degree. Realizing that it’s important to begin over once more to determine ya identify #BaltimoreMade https://t.co/4xRXlkeD1F
— Quess (@pointgameQ) April 16, 2024 she hungry. Angel Reese goes to be such an thrilling participant to observe https://t.co/6tcRkEfJUF
— Nerdy Wonka (@NerdyWonka) April 16, 2024 So many can be taught from this no matter sport. Don’t search consolation of being a giant fish in a small pond. Go push your self towards the most effective regardless of the end result. https://t.co/PLttYPnniY
— DeAndre Hollier (@CoachDre_QB) April 16, 2024 She’s superior.#AngelReese https://t.co/O8zbMAh207
— Ir🛡 (@asiko3marie) April 16, 2024
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