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Angel Reese Directly Addresses Play Style With Chicago Sky
Angel Reese Directly Addresses Play Style With Chicago Sky originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Angel Reese has worn many hats throughout her basketball career, from standout high school star at Saint Frances Academy in Baltimore to key contributor at Maryland and LSU under Kim Mulkey. Advertisement Now in her second WNBA season with the Chicago Sky, the 23-year-old forward is using those experiences to shape her game. Already a two-time WNBA All-Star, Reese continues to expand her skill set as a key piece of Chicago's lineup. As the Sky prepare to face the Washington Mystics on Tuesday, Washington Post WNBA reporter Kareem Copeland spoke with Reese about her development and how her experience at the guard position still plays a role. "Been talking to Angel bout playing like a big guard since she was at Maryland," Copeland wrote. "She talked about that continued progression and how they've really leaned into her as a playmaker." Advertisement Reese echoed that sentiment, crediting her guard background for her growth. "It's made my job easier now. I was a guard coming out of high school, and just getting back into that. I've always been the type to adapt to my environment and do whatever the team needs," she said. She also reflected on the early days of her college career. "At Maryland, I had to be the 5 player, so I just worked there and have had a successful career with it." Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) credited her guard background for her Gonzales-Imagn Images Reese was selected seventh overall by the Sky in the 2024 WNBA Draft. She played all 34 games in her rookie year, averaging 13.6 points and a league-best 13.1 rebounds per game. Advertisement Chicago has had a rocky start to the 2025 season, entering Tuesday's matchup with a 5-12 record. After facing the Mystics, the Sky return home Wednesday to take on Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings. Related: Caitlin Clark's Reaction to Lexie Hull's Comments at Indiana Fever Event Related: WNBA Reminds Fans of Kate Martin's Nickname on Monday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Angel Reese Points Out Big Change Before Chicago Sky Game
Angel Reese Points Out Big Change Before Chicago Sky Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky are on the road Tuesday morning to face the Washington Mystics. While both teams sit near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, each is hoping to shift momentum heading into the second half of the WNBA season. Advertisement Chicago has shown signs of improvement recently, playing with more intensity and consistency. Reese, one of the key drivers of that energy, will look to notch her sixth consecutive double-double in this matchup. Kareem Copeland of the Washington Post spoke with Reese following Chicago's morning shootaround. The second-year forward praised the team's recent effort and shared how close they've been to breaking through. 'Yeah, I think for our team, our effort has been much better since our Atlanta game,' Reese said. 'We've just had a different type of urgency with wanting to win, and we've been so close.' Advertisement Despite the tough losses, Reese emphasized the team's progress. 'We take little steps and take our little wins while we can, and we are only going to continue to get better. It's just great to see that we continue to keep our efforts high.' Reese also reflected on her individual development this season. 'For myself, I just trust my work. Struggled early on, didn't make any excuses, put my head down and just grinded, and trusted God. So I'm just happy to be in the position I am now and just continue to help my teammates the best I can.' Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5).Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Reese averaged 12.6 points and 12.8 rebounds per game so far this season. In her rookie year, she appeared in 34 games, averaging 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds per game while playing over 32 minutes per game. Advertisement She has been selected to participate in the WNBA All-Star Game later this month. After Tuesday's game in Washington, the Sky will return home to host the Dallas Wings on Wednesday. Related: Caitlin Clark's Reaction to Lexie Hull's Comments at Indiana Fever Event Related: WNBA Reminds Fans of Kate Martin's Nickname on Monday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
