Former LSU standout Angel Reese is less than a week away from making her WNBA regular-season debut for the Chicago Sky.

The No. 7 overall pick in April’s WNBA Draft, Reese took some time on Wednesday to answer a few questions after the Sky concluded their preseason slate earlier in the week.

At multiple points during the sit-down with the media, Reese referenced former LSU coach Kim Mulkey while speaking about her new head coach, Teresa Weatherspoon.

“I love Coach [Weatherspoon], she’s kind of like Coach Mulkey,” Reese replied to a question about her new coach, via Chicago State of Mind Sports. “Being able to be a tough coach that you have to have thick skin [around]. You also have to be willing to be coached by her.

“She pays attention to detail. She’s a legendary coach, a legendary player.”

LSU Lady Tigers head coach Kim Mulkey and LSU Lady Tigers forward Angel Reese talk during the second half against the Auburn Tigers at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.Matthew Hinton-USA TODAY Sports

That wasn’t the last time Reese would mention her former coach during the media session.

Later asked about the trust required between a player and coach in order for her to attend the 2024 Met Gala earlier this week, Reese once again name-dropped her former coach.

“Just being able to have faith in me,” Reese replied. “Obviously, I would’ve known if I didn’t perform last night. I knew [coach Weatherspoon] probably wouldn’t have said nothing to me, but I already knew in the back of my head what Coach Mulkey would’ve thought.

“So, she gives me coach Mulkey [energy], but she don’t say as much as Coach Mulkey.”

Reese and the Sky will open the regular season on May 15th against the Dallas Wings.

Apr 15, 2024; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Angel Reese poses with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after she is selected with the number seven overall pick to the Chicago Sky n the 2024 WNBA Draft at Brooklyn Academy of Music. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports