Angel Reese Took A Break From LSU’s Game To Take Care Of Her ‘Mental Health’
During the Tigers’ 82-64 victory over Virginia Tech, LSU basketball player Angel Reese made a huge comeback, scoring 19 points and pulling down nine rebounds.
After missing the first four games, Reese—who was named MVP of the previous season’s Final Four—cited her absence as a “reset” for her mental health.
“My mental health is the most important thing before anything,” Reese noted.
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“And I’m going to make sure I’m OK before anything. Because I don’t want to cause anything, any harm or any cancer within the locker room.”
Kim Mulkey, the coach at LSU, made reference to “locker room issues” but did not specifically state that there would be a suspension.
“Mental health? I don’t want you to think Angel was trying to tell you that, OK,” Mulkey said.
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“But we all, coaches included, have to take a deep breath sometimes.”
Again, Angel Reese shines like a star.
Reese proved her mettle on the court and made a big contribution to LSU’s 8-1 record. She has made almost 1.7 million dollars through Name, Image, and Likeness deals in the past year.
— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) August 9, 2023
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Mulkey reached a remarkable feat by winning 700 games in 813 games, making him the fastest coach in NCAA history.
Mulkey praised Reese, saying, “Oh, proud of her,” following her performance on Thursday.
More About Angel Reese
year 4. @LSUwbkb pic.twitter.com/bvzoVZS3BB
— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) September 8, 2023
don’t tell me that you model if you ain’t been in Vogue or whatever Drake said. Thank you @TeenVogue pic.twitter.com/6F8NeFGNPa
— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) August 23, 2023
American collegiate basketball player Angel Reese was born on May 6, 2002, and currently plays for the LSU Tigers of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Known by her nickname, “Bayou Barbie,” Reese attended Saint Frances Academy in Baltimore, Maryland. There, she earned McDonald’s All-American honors in 2020 and was ranked second in her class by ESPN.
season finale or to be continued; regardless STAY TUNED!☺️ pic.twitter.com/fvokTP9vVk
— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) September 15, 2023
Reese was the highest-ranked recruit in school history when she signed with the Maryland Terrapins, but a fractured right foot ended her first campaign in 2020–21. As a sophomore, she was selected by the Associated Press to the third team of All-America. Reese transferred to LSU for her junior year and was selected unanimously to the first team of All-America players.
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Being named Most Outstanding Player, she guided LSU to its first-ever national championship. Reese broke the records for the most double-doubles in an NCAA season and the most rebounds in an SEC season.
— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) August 15, 2023
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Reese assisted the United States in winning a silver medal in the 2023 FIBA Women’s AmeriCup on the international front. She is thought to be among the college athletes who make the most money from likeness, image, and name partnerships.
