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In what has been a whirlwind month, Chicago Sky’s newest addition, Angel Reese, is shining both on and off the court. From being crowned as the 2024 SEC Player of the Year to soaring to the No. 7 overall pick in the WNBA draft on April 15, the 22-year-old showcases extensive basketball skills. Not just that, she recently achieved another feat at the Louisiana State University.

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Reese bids adieu to Baton Rouge, the ground that armed her with a basketball career along with a graduation degree. Notably, Reese majored in interdisciplinary studies and communication studies with minor subjects such as leadership development, and psychology during these four years.

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To share this ecstatic news among her supporters, and family members, she took it to her official Instagram account and posted a couple of pictures highlighting her graduation cap. Alongside the pictures, she penned a heartfelt note, “So now what? what was said? oh okay that’s what I thought. I graduated from THE LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY IN 4 YEARS ON TIME💋 I thought somebody without a college degree said sum.

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Within a couple of minutes, the post started making waves online, captivating thousands to like. Not just this, the post also garnered attention from celebrities like Coco Gauff and La La Anthony, urging them to dive into the comment section. But what did all these celebrities say?

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A star on the rise a la Angel Reese

It is nothing else but the appreciation of this big achievement. La La Anthony extends her congratulations to the 22-year-old with a touch of warmth saying “Congratulations love ❤️❤️❤️❤️” while Coco Gauff keeps it succinct with a simple “congrats ❤️❤️❤️” Some of the other names include Lisa Leslie who wrote, “lol!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”.

Yet, Reese’s allure transcends her graduation. Interestingly, her legacy at LSU is already etched in the historical records of LSU, especially after her pivotal role in securing the Tigers’ first-ever national championship. Moreover, it’s not even the first time when celebrities are left mesmerized by her achievements and performance.

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Before this, she was also hailed by Shaquille O’Neal himself as “probably the greatest athlete ever” to grace the school hall. However, the excitement doesn’t stop here as Chicago gears up for the upcoming showdown against Dallas on Saturday night. Moving on, Reese promises the fans to keep them on the edge of their seats with her electrifying performances. Now, the question is: Will Reese be able to keep up with the expectations? Stay tuned to know!

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Yashika Dutta is a Basketball Writer at EssentiallySports, covering the NCAA, WNBA, and Olympics. A member of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, she specializes in the high-stakes energy of college basketball, with features on the Big Ten Conference and the chaos of March Madness that bring fans right to the hardwood. Her coverage has even caught the attention of UConn coaches and Olympian Rori Dunk, earning her recognition for both accuracy and insight. A former state-level basketball player, Yashika channels her on-court experience into reporting that captures the game’s intensity beyond the box score. With a player’s sense of timing and a journalist’s instinct for storytelling, she shines a light on rising stars like Caitlin Clark and JuJu Watkins, while unpacking the pressures and triumphs that shape college hoops. Whether charting a Big Ten rivalry or chronicling the ethos of March Madness, Yashika connects fans to the heart of the game with energy and authenticity.

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