Sky Coach Teresa Weatherspoon Uses One Word to Describe Angel Reese

 

 

WNBA rookie Angel Reese is starting to make a big impact on her Chicago Sky teammates and coaches.

Reese, who won a national title while playing for Kim Mulkey and the LSU Tigers, was the No. 7 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft by the Chicago Sky. She’s already in the process of becoming a household name in Chicago thanks to her on- and off-court popularity.

What fans might not know about Reese is how hard of a worker she is. That’s exactly the trait Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon used to describe the rookie in a media session on Wednesday.

“When it comes to basketball, she’s a worker,” Weatherspoon said. “She doesn’t settle. She’s hungry. She knows who she’s playing against on a nightly basis. She desires the challenge and that’s the difference when you want to be great.”

Chicago Sky head coach Teresa Weatherspoon used one word to describe Angel Reese.

Chicago Sky head coach Teresa Weatherspoon used one word to describe Angel Reese.

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This shouldn’t come as a surprise. Angel Reese won a national title at LSU. She’s clearly a hard-working individual.

What’s been especially impressive early on in Reese’s WNBA career is her ability to handle both her off-court publicity with her on-court responsibilities. For example, she just attended the 2024 Met Gala the other day. A day later she helped the Sky crush the New York Liberty in a preseason bout.

Weatherspoon continues to be impressed with Reese’s maturity.

Reese and the Sky begin the WNBA season on May 15 vs. the Dallas Wings.