Angel Reese Declares For 2024 WNBA Draft, ‘I Feel Like I’m Ready’

Caitlin Clark will not be the one bonafide celebrity within the WNBA Draft … Angel Reese simply introduced she, too, shall be bringing her skills to the professionals!

The LSU standout revealed her resolution in a brand new Vogue interview, saying she’s carried out every thing she wished to on the Baton Rouge faculty and is able to transfer on.

“My ultimate goal is to be a pro,” the 21-year-old mentioned, “and to be one of the greatest basketball players to play, ever. I feel like I’m ready.”

After all, the previous McDonald’s All-American had an impressive faculty basketball profession. She averaged 18.6 factors and 12.3 rebounds in 4 seasons (at Maryland from 2020-2022, after which LSU).

Reese additionally racked up a ton of big-time awards. She was named SEC Participant of the Yr, BET’s Sportswoman of the Yr, SEC All-Defensive Group, ESPY’s Finest Breakthrough Athlete, and extra.

She additionally led the Tigers to their first NCAA title in class historical past.

Now, Angel is able to face the challenges within the WNBA … and go up towards huge canine like Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart, A’ja Wilson, and Skylar Diggins-Smith.

“I’ll be working with grown women,” Reese mentioned.

“I’m going to have to work my butt off every single day and grind. And who wouldn’t want that? I don’t want anything in my life to be easy.”

Reese — who recorded 27 double-doubles this season — is projected to be one of many prime 10 picks within the draft.