“One More Year” Fans Shouted When Angel Reese Walked Out With Shaq On LSU Senior Night
Sunday afternoon marked the end of LSU basketball player Angel Reese’s fourth regular season with the Tigers, raising questions among fans about whether it was her last game in Baton Rouge. Reese has a crucial choice to make about her future on the court now that she has an extra year of eligibility at her disposal.
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The fans of LSU made it very evident during Senior Night celebrations that they wanted Reese to return for one last, third season. The relationship between Reese and the 7-foot-1 Hall of Famer was evident as they walked onto the court side by side with the legendary basketball player Shaquille O’Neal. Shaq and Reese, who see Shaq as a father figure in her life, developed a deep bond that started during O’Neal’s daughter Me’Arah O’Neal’s recruiting tour.
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🗣️ “One More Year!”
After @Reese10Angel walks out with @SHAQ for her senior day presentation, it’s announced that she hasn’t made a decision yet.
The PMAC told her what they think she should do 🐯 pic.twitter.com/D8YtFLASL4
— Emily Villere Dixon (@emilyvdixon) March 3, 2024
Reese’s mother, Angel, was there, adding to the poignant event. They were wearing similar shirts that said, “Bayou Barbie is my favorite senior.” This show of solidarity alluded to the uncertainties surrounding Reese’s future plans while highlighting the importance of the occasion.
Perhaps Angel Reese will play in the WNBA.
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Reese’s choice to enter the professional ranks is still up in the air, even though predictions rank her as a top-10 pick in the 2018 WNBA Draft. Reese has strong links to Louisiana and the opportunity for growth under the NCAA’s Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) guidelines, which are strong arguments for staying despite the draw of a lucrative future in the WNBA.
Whatever her choice, Reese’s experience has already had a lasting impact on LSU basketball. Reese’s legacy is one of talent, tenacity, and deep relationships on and off the court. She went on to win a national title and share heartfelt moments with Shaq and her LSU family. One thing is certain, though, as the basketball community anxiously anticipates her next move: Angel Reese’s influence goes beyond the actual game and will always be felt, no matter where her journey takes her.
