Angel Reese: Get to Know the WNBA Star

Angel Reese, the 22-year-old Chicago Sky player, shares her favorite memories, hobbies, and experiences in an exclusive interview.

Reese reveals that the song that brings back the best memories is Latto’s ‘Put It on Da Floor Again,’ which reminds her of her championship season at LSU and her cameo in the music video with Cardi B and Latto.

She also shares her love for basketball, cooking, and collecting handbags. Reese’s favorite vacation spot is somewhere with a beach, and her favorite foods are seafood and lamb ribs.

Get to know Angel Reese better through these fun facts:

• 1. I love being on the basketball court and practicing running and shooting. It’s the best training for me, both physically and mentally.
• 2. One thing I learned during my time in the WNBA is to always be myself without apology.
• 3. The song I listen to before the game is Lato’s ‘Big Mama’.
• 4. Many people might be surprised, but I can cook.
• 5. My favorite vacation spot is somewhere with a beach.
• 6. I collect handbags.
• 7. The most amazing moment for me happened at the Met Gala last May, which was also my 22nd birthday. Anna Wintour left me speechless.
• 8. The athlete I looked up to when I was young was Lisa Leslie.
• 9. My favorite movie is Love and Basketball. It’s a classic.
• 10. My favorite book is You Are That Girl: A 21-Day Workbook to Increase Confidence, Self-Love, and Happiness.
• 11. My alternative career would be marketing or social media.
• 12. The song that brings back the best memories is “Put It On Da Floor Again” by Latto and Cardi B. This song reminds me of our championship season at LSU and it’s in a music video with two of my favorite artists.
• 13. Earlier this season, my fans started calling themselves “Reese’s Pieces,” so my most used emojis are the chocolate bar and puzzle piece. We (also) recently released a collection with Reese’s.
• 14. Being drafted to play in the WNBA was a lifelong goal.
• 15. My usual takeout order is baked chicken wings with bacon. When I moved to Chicago in May, I tried Harold’s and loved it.
• 16. My favorite foods are seafood and lamb ribs.
• 17. The three things you must take with you when you leave home are lip balm, your cell phone, and a cute bag.
• 18. My most cherished childhood memory is playing basketball with my brother and cousins on a boys’ team. They were the best competitors and teachers I had growing up.
• 19. Another Olympic sport that suits me best is volleyball. I’m tall and I play volleyball when I’m not on the basketball court.
• 20. My first car was a 2002 Toyota Avalon.
• 21. My favorite way to spend the weekend is to sleep in and play with my dog, Thiago.
• 22. Take a short nap to relax after a busy day.
• 23. The app I use the most is, of course, TikTok.
• 24. My favorite clothes are Reebok sweatpants.
• 25. The proudest moment of my career was being named a WNBA All-Star in my first season.

Angel Reese in Lato’s music video ‘Put It On Da Floor Again’.

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