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2 days ago
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Angel Reese Drops ‘Mebounds' Merch To Support Prevention Of Cyberbullying
Angel Reese, like she does on the court, is continuing to follow her shot and turn missed shots into opportunities. This time, the missed shots are criticisms of her ability to turn her own missed shots into rebounds, which critics have pejoratively termed 'mebounds.' Reese is taking the slight, those shots at her, and turning them into opportunities for charitable donations. As The Athletic reports, Reese, who recently filed a trademark for the term 'mebounds,' has followed that effort up with a new merchandise collection utilizing the term, with a percentage of the proceeds set to 'support cyberbullying prevention through The Angel C. Reese Foundation.' There may also be more from Reese on the way; she also filed a trademark for the term 'Reesebounds.' The 'mebounds' collection is affordable; most of the pieces, which include hats, T-shirts, sweatshirts, and slides, range in price from $28 to $75. Advertisement Reese, ever the savvy businesswoman, noted in a TikTok video posted around the time that the trademark was filed, says that she saw the term as a profitable way to increase her brand profile. 'Whoever came up with the 'mebounds' thing, y'all ate that up because 'mebounds,' rebounds, 'crebounds' … anything that comes off that board, it's mine,' Reese said, the last part an allusion to a comment made by a play-by-play announcer who was on the call for one of her games. 'And a brand? That's six figures right there.' Reese filed the 'mebounds' trademark application on June 14, and she filed the application to trademark 'Reesebounds' on June 20, both of which are still pending examination intended for apparel use. In only her second season in the WNBA, Reese has already established herself as a historically significant rebounder, holding the most rebounds in the first 50 games of a career in WNBA history. She is also the fastest player in WNBA history to record 500 points and 500 rebounds, achieving this feat in 38 games. Advertisement Reese is currently averaging a double-double, putting up 11.7 points a game and 12.3 boards a game to go along with 3.6 assists and 1.8 steals while shooting 39% from the field for the Sky. Reese also recently recorded her first career triple-double on June 15. Reese has been asked to do more this season in head coach Tyler Marsh's system, where she is being used in a similar manner as Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson and New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart, she is expected to bring the ball up the floor after rebounds and is also responsible for facilitating the offense. Reese has also been surrounded by veterans in this year's iteration of the Sky, a departure from the team's composition last year, which Marsh told the outlet would help Reese develop her other skills. 'It's (veteran experience) something you can't really put a price on,' Marsh said. 'Those are people who've been around this league and have shown their value a long time on the court, but they certainly have value in our locker room as well when it comes to our younger players, and kind of showing them the ropes on how to work, and how to be a professional.' Advertisement He continued, 'It's about creating space, and making defenses honest, what it ultimately does is open up the paint. We don't want to limit (Reese) just to being a rebounder, because she's so much more than that, her potential is so much more than that.' RELATED CONTENT: Angel Reese Scores Another WNBA World Record
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4 days ago
- Sport
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Angel Reese releases ‘mebounds' merchandise with proceeds going toward cyber-bullying prevention
After filing to trademark the term 'mebounds,' Angel Reese has released a merchandise collection featuring the word used to mock her game on the court through her personal website, with a portion of proceeds going to 'support cyber bully prevention through The Angel C. Reese Foundation.' Reese has also followed up the 'mebounds' trademark filing with one for the term 'Reesebounds.' The 'mebounds' collection includes a variety of T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and slides ranging from $28-$75 in both youth and adult sizes. One shirt design is the text of the trademark filing. 'Whoever came up with the 'mebounds' thing, y'all ate that up because 'mebounds,' rebounds, 'crebounds' … anything that comes off that board, it's mine,' Reese said in a TikTok video around the time of the trademark filing. 'And a brand? That's six figures right there.' Advertisement 'Mebounds' began as a mocking reference to Reese's penchant for getting the rebounds from her own misses. Reese is averaging 12.3 rebounds and 11.7 points per game on 39.1 percent shooting through 15 games for the Chicago Sky so far this season. The 'mebounds' trademark application was filed on June 14 and is awaiting examination. On June 20, Reese filed an application to trademark 'Reesebounds,' which is also still pending examination. Both trademarks are intended for use on T-shirts, sweatshirts, and hats. This article originally appeared in The Athletic. Chicago Sky, LSU Lady Tigers, WNBA, Sports Business, Memorabilia & Collectibles 2025 The Athletic Media Company
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21-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Angel Reese drops ‘Mebound' clothing line amid online backlash
The post Angel Reese drops 'Mebound' clothing line amid online backlash appeared first on ClutchPoints. When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade, and that is exactly what Angel Reese has done with her new merch line. Advertisement The Chicago Sky forward released 'Mebounds' on Thursday after fans used the term as a way to attack her online for rebounding her own missed shots. 'MEBOUNDS, REESEBOUNDS, REBOUNDS… MERCH AVAILABLE NOW! Part of the proceeds are going to go to the Angel C. Reese foundation to help fight against cyberbullying! SHOP NOW! LINK IN BIO!!' Reese wrote on X. According to her website, the WNBA star is selling pink, blue, and black t-shirts as well as a white long-sleeved shirt that reads 'Mebounds.' She is additionally selling sweatshirts, crop tops, hats, and slides with her trademarked phrase. 'Might be the hardest clap back ever,' one fan commented on her X post. '10s ACROSS THE BOARD,' another fan replied. 'A+ grade on how to handle haters. Bravo!' another fan responded. Just as Reese mentioned in her X post, a portion of the proceeds will go to her namesake foundation to help end cyberbullying. The Angel C. Reese Foundation was founded in 2023 and its mission is to 'dedicate to fostering equity for girls and underrepresented groups through innovative and impactful initiatives. Our main objective is to ensure equal opportunities for all girls in sports, education, financial literacy, and other areas where girls have historically been overlooked. We aim to develop practical solutions to overcome these challenges and provide comprehensive resources that empower a new generation of girls to excel in sports and successfully transition to the real world.' Advertisement In the past the foundation has held events such as a 'Back to School Giveback Block Party,' a virtual event on federal student loan help, as well as a financial empowerment event to educate others on financial literacy. She has also spoken about her advocacy through her podcast, Unapologetically Angel. The merch drop follows an unforgettable day for Reese as she became the second-youngest WNBA star to record a triple-double. On June 15, Reese scored 11 points, 11 assists, and 13 rebounds during the Sky's game against the Connecticut Sun. Reese also became only the fourth player in Sky history to record a triple-double. So far this season, Caitlin Clark is the only other WNBA star to have scored a triple-double during the Indiana Fever's opening game of the season. Related: Angel Reese's 4-word message to ex-LSU teammate after breakout game Related: Sky's Angel Reese courts Chicago with a game-changing gift
