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LSU Star Angel Reese Pulls Attention of 2,400,000 Fans and Her “Best Friend” With a Spectacular Photoshoot

Published 08/16/2023, 1:28 AM EDT

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After an unforgettable season, Angel Reese has become just the star the women’s college basketball was looking for. The Louisiana State University (LSU) forward stole the show in last season’s NCAA tournament. In a recent photoshoot, she did the same as her 2.4 million Instagram fans alongside her best friend could not take their eyes off her.

The basketball star firmly cemented herself as a prodigy of the game. With a glorious end to her last season’s stint on the court, she did the same off of it.

The picture-perfect end for Angel Reese

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The 21-year-old college basketball star modeled for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit a few months back. Sports Illustrated has recently released a video of that magazine photoshoot. “That’s my best friend,” her adored friend said in the video while cheering in her support.

Later, Angel shared the video on her Instagram story stating, “It’s my BFF supporting and hyping me up”. The ‘Bayou Barbie’ featured in SI’s annual swimsuit edition for the first time. After leading her college basketball team, LSU Lady Tigers, to their first-ever NCAA women’s basketball championship, she became one of the stars of the 2023 issue.

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Angel was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Season for her performances last season. She was the star of the tournament, with an average of 23 points per game and 15.4 rebounds per game. Reese also broke the tournament record in a single season for double-doubles. So, the photoshoot after the championship served as a perfect ending to her perfect season.

What’s next for Angel?

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In this off-season, she is enjoying her vacation with her boyfriend in Jamaica. College basketball fans are loving her snaps from her time off as they can’t get enough of her. After a mind-blowing season, she is highly appreciated and admired in the basketball fan community right now.

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She definitely caught the world’s attention with her antics and gameplay just as she must have intended. Despite the controversies surrounding her celebration at one point in the season, her stardom remains unaffected.

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With a bright future ahead, the unanimous first-team All-American continues to surprise her fans time and time again. Now, with her off-court life getting the constant limelight, she is bound to become an even bigger star.

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Sourav is a detail-oriented NBA content writer at EssentiallySports. His passion for the game of basketball was ignited by none other than the captivating duo of Stephen Curry and Steve Kerr. As he delved into the illustrious history of the NBA, his fascination grew exponentially.
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