Basketball star Angel Reese is set to return to her alma mater, Louisiana State University (LSU), for a WNBA preseason game. Reese, now playing for the Chicago Sky, will face the Brazilian National Team at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, the same venue where she spent two successful college seasons. Reese expressed her excitement about returning to Baton Rouge, highlighting the community's significance and LSU's role in her WNBA preparation. LSU coach Kim Mulkey also shared her enthusiasm, anticipating Reese's return and acknowledging her contribution to the program. The game holds added significance for Reese's teammate, Kamilla Cardoso, who will compete against her home national team. Cardoso, drafted third overall after an undefeated season with South Carolina, expressed her excitement about facing her former Brazilian teammates and connecting with her roots.

Reese's return comes after a memorable 2023 season where she led the LSU Tigers to a national championship victory against Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes. The championship game, which included a controversial moment between Reese and Clark, fueled discussions about sportsmanship and rivalry in women's basketball. While Clark later downplayed the incident, the two players have become central figures in conversations surrounding the sport. During her time at LSU, Reese achieved impressive stats, averaging 20.9 points and 14.4 rebounds, earning her two First-Team All-American selections.