Angel Reese Nationality

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Angel Reese Nationality
Angel Reese playing against Indiana Fever, 2024

Angel Reese is one of the biggest stars in the WNBA, playing for the Chicago Sky. She was one of the most coveted young athletes coming from college in 2024 as the Chicago Sky drafted her in the 2024 WNBA Draft as the number 7 overall pick. Born on May 6, 2002, Angel Reese made it to an All-Rookie Team and was also named All-Star in 2024. In the 2024 WNBA season, Reese scored 462 points, grabbed a league-high 446 rebounds, gave 63 assists, and had 44 steals along with 16 blocks.

Standing tall at 6 ft 3 in, Reese played at Saint Frances Academy and was named All-Metro Player of the Year twice and the Baltimore Sun named her High School Female Athlete of the Year in her senior year. She then continued her basketball journey in college where she played the first two years for the Maryland Terrapins basketball teams before transferring to LSU in her junior year. She won the NCAA Championship in 2023 with LSU and in 2024, she was awarded the 2024 SEC Player of the Year.

What nationality is Angel Reese?

Angel Reese's nationality is American by birth. She was born on May 6, 2002, in Randallstown, Maryland to parents Michael Reese and Angel Webb, who are both American. Her mother Angel Webb is a former collegiate basketball player and played professionally in Europe. Her father Michael Reese, is also a former basketball player for Boston College and Loyola University Maryland.

Angel Reese hometown

Angel Reese's hometown is Baltimore, Maryland as per her college page. As a kid, she developed her basketball skills early with inspiration from her mother and brother. She played multiple sports in her childhood, including ballet, volleyball gymnastics, before focusing on basketball. Growing up, Angel Reese admired WNBA stars Candace Parker, Maya Moore, and NBA player Muggsy Bogues. Reese excelled in AAU basketball with Team Takeover, coached by Ron James, alongside several highly-rated teammates like Madison Scott and Jakia Brown-Turner.

Angel Reese birthplace

Angel Reese's birthplace is Randallstown, Maryland, U.S.

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Angel Reese’s Career Achievements and Awards

  • NCAA champion (2023)

  • NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player (2023)

  • SEC Player of the Year (2024)

  • McDonald’s All-American (2020)

  • WNBA All-Star (2024)

  • WNBA All-Rookie Team (2024)

  • WNBA rebounding leader (2024)

FAQ's On Angel Reese

A. Angel Reese was born in Randallstown, Maryland, on May 6, 2002.

A. Angel Reese’s charity foundation is called Angel.C. Reese Foundation.

A. Angel Reese dons the #5 jersey for the Chicago Sky of the WNBA.

A. Angel Reese stands at a whopping 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters) tall.

A. Angel Reese was drafted seventh overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft by the Chicago Sky.

A. Angel Reese’s charity foundation is called Angel.C. Reese Foundation.

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