The WNBA rookie’s jersey officially sold out a week after the Draft
Angel Reese’s first jersey in the WNBA has sold out before her first game with the Chicago Sky
Angel Reese the former LSU Tigers star, continues making waves before her WNBA debut. Just days after the WNBA Draft, Reese’s jersey vanished from online shelves, leaving eager fans clamoring for more.
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This surge in jersey sales echoes the recent phenomenon surrounding Caitlin Clark’sIndiana Fever jersey, which sold out within hours of the draft.
Reese, known for her dominant performances on the court, expressed her gratitude to her fans in a heartfelt video shared by the LSU Tigers women’s basketball team.
“I hope you guys are still fans of me in the WNBA. I’m now a part of the Chicago Sky,” Reese said, exuding both excitement and appreciation for her supporters.
Angel Reese on jersey sales and seeing her Sky jersey already out there:
"It's crazy being able to see the impact. As a little girl I looked up to so many players in the WNBA. Now being able to see my name on the back of a jersey is crazy."@Winsidr
— Blake (@blakesilverman) April 24, 2024
The frenzy surrounding Reese’s jersey underscores the transition of collegiate stars to the professional arena and the fervent loyalty of their fanbases.
Reese, who led LSU to a title in 2023 and earned numerous accolades, including unanimous All-American honors, has swiftly become a beacon of hope for the Sky and their supporters.
Angel Reese has arrived. “I want this team to go to amazing places.” #Sky pic.twitter.com/0E3R2tRBVk
— Mike McGraw (@McGrawDHSports) April 24, 2024
Angel Reese knowns she must earn her place with Chicago Sky
However, amidst the jubilation, Reese remains grounded, acknowledging the fierce competition awaiting her in the WNBA.
In a recent news conference, she candidly addressed the uncertainty of her roster spot, emphasizing the need to earn her place on the team.
With only 144 roster spots available across the league, Reese understands the challenges ahead and the necessity of proving herself during preseason training camp.
“I don’t want to go into the league thinking that I’m automatically on the team because I’m not. Anybody can get cut any given day,”Reese remarked, highlighting the competitive landscape of professional basketball.
As Reese prepares to make her WNBA preseason debut on May 4 against the Minnesota Lynx, she does so with determination and humility.
Teaming up with former South Carolina center Kamilla Cardoso, Reese aims to contribute to the Sky’s formidable frontcourt, embracing the opportunity to learn and grow alongside her teammates.
“There’s no given spot,” Reese said, “and I don’t take this moment for granted and have it given to me. I need to go out there and earn my spot, and that’s what I’m about.”
