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LSU forward Angel Reese was selected by the Chicago Sky with the No. 7 overall pick in the WNBA Draft on Monday night.
Reese was named the 2024 SEC Player of the Year and earned All-American honors from multiple publications. As a senior this season, she averaged 18.6 points, 13.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.9 steals per game.
Reese led the Tigers to the 2022-23 national championship and was named the Most Outstanding Player in the Final Four. She also earned consensus first-team All-American honors and was named the BET Sportswomen of the Year.
Following her selection in the WNBA Draft, Reese’s contract was released by Spotrac.
Reese is set to sign a 4-year deal worth over $324,000 with the Chicago Sky. She will have a chance to earn multiple incentives, including being named WNBA Rookie of the Year and being an All-Star selection. On3 Sports listed Reese’s NIL value at almost $1.8 million last season.
Reese is set to join South Carolina forward Kamilla Cardoso, who was also selected by the Chicago Sky in the 2024 WNBA Draft.
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