Raven Johnson, Kateri Poole and Olivia Miles show support for Angel Reese as she shares a motivational post in response to critics

Chicago Sky power forward Angel Reese has faced criticism since the 2025 WNBA season began in May. From her on-court performances to her growing rivalry with Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, Reese has found herself at the center of a storm of public scrutiny.

The WNBA star has repeatedly addressed criticism through interviews, press conferences and social media. However, following Sky's 85-66 loss to the New York Liberty on Tuesday, Reese responded again, this time with a motivational message on Instagram.

The post featured a 14-slide carousel with photos of Reese on the court, in the locker room and motivational quote graphics. It was, however, her caption of the post that spoke volumes.

"Every successful person you admire survived a season you didn't see," Reese wrote. "Idols turn into rivals. Everything becomes about survival."

Reese's post quickly drew support from several college basketball stars, including South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson, Houston Cougars' Kateri Poole and TCU's Olivia Miles.

"❤️," Johnson wrote.

"Keep being you kid🙏🏼," Poole said.

"Love!" Miles wrote.

Some fellow WNBA stars, including Sky teammate Kamilla Cardoso and Los Angeles Sparks star Cameron Brink, commented on the post.

"Keep going 5! ❤️," Cardoso said.

"❤️❤️❤️," Brink wrote.

Raven Johnson, Kateri Poole, and Olivia Miles show support for Angel Reese as she shares a motivational post in response to critics. (Images via Instagram @angelreese5)

Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky are going through a rough patch in the WNBA with a 2-6 record, including losses in their last two games. In Tuesday's game against the New York Liberty, Reese delivered 17 points, 11 rebounds and three assists.

Angel Reese led LSU to its first NCAA Tournament Championship

As a college basketball star, Angel Reese made history by leading LSU to its first NCAA tournament championship in the 2022-23 season.

It was her third college season but her first with the LSU Tigers, after transferring from the Maryland Terrapins, where she played her freshman and sophomore years.

In the title game against Iowa, Reese recorded 15 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, winning the tournament's Most Outstanding Player award. That year, she averaged 23.0 points and 15.4 rebounds per game.

In her second year at LSU, she averaged 18.6 ppg and 13.4 rpg and ended up with the third-highest points (830 points) in the team's history.