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Angel Reese is currently in recovery mode after a season-ending injury that sidelined her during the final stretch of the league’s regular season. But even in the offseason, she’s been making waves. After capturing attention with her trip to Los Angeles, a shopping spree, and hosting high-profile celebrities on her podcast, this time, she’s doing something we don’t see often—publicly acknowledging and supporting her brother in a heartfelt way.

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With the NCAA season on the horizon, Angel Reese took a moment to show some love for her brother on X. She tweeted, “my brother is going to have a great year. i’m calling it now. @Reese10Julian.” Although this will be the Chicago Sky forward’s first time away from the college basketball spotlight, her brother, Julian Reese, is gearing up for his fourth season with the Maryland Terrapins.

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Reese, who also spent two seasons at Maryland before transferring to the LSU Tigers in 2022, continues to cheer on her brother as he carries the family legacy forward. Angel Reese’s younger brother, Julian, is making waves of his own at the University of Maryland, where he’s a standout on the men’s basketball team. Coming off his best collegiate season yet, Julian averaged an impressive 13.7 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.9 blocks per game during his junior year.

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Angel Reese’s public show of support for her brother, Julian, comes just days after he became the talk of the town. A video featuring him on Angel’s TikTok went viral, sending fans into a frenzy and generating plenty of buzz.

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Sibling Spotlight: Angel and Julian Reese’s trending video and their close bond

As Chicago Sky rookie embraces the offseason, she’s not slowing down in the spotlight. Recently, she caught everyone’s attention with a fun TikTok video featuring her and her younger brother, Julian. In the clip, Angel and Julian showcase their dance moves to Surf Curse’s catchy tune “Disco.” With the caption, “my not so little brother,” Angel playfully acknowledges how quickly her 21-year-old sibling has grown up.

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Angel and Julian Reese have always shared a close bond, pushing each other to excel in sports from a young age. Their sibling rivalry fueled their competitive spirit and helped shape them into the athletes they are today. “Everything was always competitive with my younger brother,” Angel recalled in a March 2022 interview with What’s Up?, highlighting how their dynamic motivated them both to keep raising the bar.

The Reese siblings’ basketball journey started on the courts of Baltimore, where they sharpened their skills at Saint Frances Academy. From those early days to now gaining national recognition, their rise has been nothing short of special. Julian Reese, standing tall at 6-foot-9, has made a name for himself on Maryland’s team, while Angel, listed at 6-foot-3, continues now dominate for the Chicago Sky.

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As both siblings carve their paths in basketball, Angel’s unwavering support for Julian showcases their strong bond, promising an exciting future as they continue to inspire each other on and off the court.

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Ojas is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports, bringing a wealth of knowledge and passion for basketball to the table. With a bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Ojas has honed his craft through a dynamic career that began as a sports intern. A dedicated follower of the NBA, Ojas stays attuned to everything happening both on and off the court. His admiration for Stephen Curry fuels his passion for writing. Previously, he wrote compelling articles and crafted engaging video scripts focused on American sports, solidifying his interest and expertise in the NBA.

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