TRENDING Yahoo Top 10 Warriors win seventh straight Luka's explosive night LeBron's new reality NFL news, live updates Story by Story by Angel Reese Reflects on Her Emotional Return to LSU Ayomide Adeduyite · Athlon Sports Sun, November 8, 2026 at 12:38 AM UTC · 2 min read About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Angel Reese came close to winning her first WNBA championship in her third season. The former LSU star helped the Atlanta Dream push the Golden State Valkyries to a decisive Game 7 in the WNBA Finals before losing 68-63 on the road.
Reese finished the 2026 regular season averaging career highs of 16.4 points and 12.1 rebounds, along with 2.8 assists in 43 games. She earned her first Defensive Player of the Year award, made the All-WNBA Second Team and All-Defensive First Team, and received her third consecutive All-Star selection.
With her season over, Reese began her offseason with a return to Baton Rouge to visit her alma mater.
Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) hugs LSU women's basketball head coach Kim Mulkey.Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images
She attended LSU's women's basketball game against Texas Southern on Thursday, and received a special halftime tribute at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Reese walked out with her former coach Kim Mulkey, received flowers, a Bayou Barbie sash and a gold crown as LSU fans welcomed her back.
On Saturday, Reese shared her appreciation for the reception in a post on X, making her feelings about her alma mater clear.
"I LOVE MY ALMA MATER! 🥹 The love & support I received this weekend meant more than words can explain. Forever grateful to be a Tiger! THANK YOU & ALWAYS GEAUX TIGERS! 🐯💜"
Reese built a resounding legacy during her time at LSU. She transferred from Maryland in 2022 and spent two seasons with the Tigers, leading the program to its first national championship against Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes in 2023.
During that championship season, Reese averaged 23.0 points and 15.4 rebounds, recorded an NCAA-record 34 double-doubles and earned first-team All-America honors. She followed that with another outstanding season in 2023-24, averaging 18.6 points and 13.4 rebounds while winning SEC Player of the Year.
Reese finished her LSU career with averages of 20.9 points and 14.4 rebounds across two seasons, along with 61 double-doubles. She graduated in May 2024 before being selected seventh overall by the Chicago Sky in the WNBA Draft.
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