Former LSU women's basketball Angel Reese announced Saturday night that her rookie season with the WNBA's Chicago Sky has come to an early end because of a wrist injury.
Reese was listed on the Sky's injury report Saturday, but there was no indication that her season was coming to a close until she released a statement on social media Saturday night.
"What a year. I never would have imagined the last bucket of my rookie season would be a 3 but maybe that was God saying give them a taste of what they will be seeing more of in Year 2 lol," Reese said on a post on X. "Through it all, I have showed that I belong in this league even when no one else believed. All I have ever wanted was to come into the W and make an impact. I can confidently say I have done that and will strive to keep doing so.
"I’m filled with emotions right now that I have a season ending injury, but also filled with so much gratitude for what is next. Although this is God’s timing and not mine, I am finally able to give myself a physical and mental break. “God gives his hardest battles to his strongest soldiers."
What a year. I never would have imagined the last bucket of my rookie season would be a 3 but maybe that was God saying give them a taste of what they will be seeing more of in Year 2 lol🥲Through it all, I have showed that I belong in this league even when no one else believed.… pic.twitter.com/re1X85mWR2
— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) September 8, 2024
Reese said she'll continue to show support for her Sky teammates with six games remaining on the regular season slate, and teased her appearance in the new three vs. three women's basketball league, Unrivaled.
"You’ll still see me being the biggest cheerleader on the sideline!," Reese said. "And Unrivaled league, see you soon!"
Reese averaged a league-leading 13.1 rebounds and 13.6 rebounds this season for the Sky.
