Angel Reese, who hails from Maryland, began her NCAA career with the University of Maryland before transferring to LSU, where she has continued to shine on the court. In the 2023 season, she led the Tigers in scoring and rebounding, averaging 23 points and 15.4 rebounds per game, winning the NCAA championship. Amid her brilliant March Madness showing and subsequent controversy, Reese has recently signed up for something that has melted the hearts of fans across the country. 

Reese, who is known by the nickname ‘Bayou Barbie,’ has announced nearly 20 NIL partnerships, including with national brands such as Bose, Coach, Discord, JanSport, McDonald’s, Outback Steakhouse, Sonic, Xfinity, and Wingstop. But her fans didn’t expect her to show up for this wholesome job.

Angel Reese and Flaujae stuns fans with wholesome gesture

LSU basketball star Angel Reese, one of the top women’s basketball players in the NCAA, recently made headlines after becoming a top earner through her name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals. Meanwhile, Reese and her teammates Alexis Morris and Flau’jae Johnson, along with their coach, Kim Mulkey, recently partnered with the fast-food restaurant chain Raising Cane’s. 

Part of the deal included working as crew members for a day for the fast food chain. Therefore, Reese and Johnson shocked fans after showing up to work in uniform. Pictures and clips of them working in the drive-through window of an outlet recently went viral on social media.

Fans melted immediately after watching the stunning scenes. Here are some top reactions : 

“Don’t worry, it’s a short term internship!😂 She’s a good salesperson for sure.”

“🥰This was so wholesome!”

“She’s a flat out star! Her energy is beautiful!!!”

“It was the best lunch I had all week! lol Her WINNING personality is unmatched ⭐”

“There’s gonna be people in line made as heck only to pull to the window and forget why they are upset. Can’t be mad at all when she at the window”

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Aside from her on-court success, Reese has also become a social media sensation, with nearly 2.7 million followers on various social media platforms. Her controversial gesture towards an Iowa player during the national championship game, where she threw a “you can’t see me” celebration towards the opposing player before pointing at her ring finger, also caused a stir on social media. However, this controversy did not seem to have affected Reese’s brand value.

Raising Cane’s partners with college athletes 

Raising Cane’s partnership is just one of many examples of how college athletes are taking advantage of the new NIL rules to earn money through endorsements and sponsorships. Companies such as Raising Cane’s are also benefiting from these partnerships, as they are able to attract more customers and generate more revenue by associating themselves with popular athletes and teams. 

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The fast-food chain has already partnered with other national champions, including former Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett and the Kansas basketball team.