WNBA star Angel Reese didn’t just have a huge 2025 campaign; she had a year that redefined what dominance in women’s basketball can look like. On the court, she overwhelmed opponents with jaw-dropping performance and efficiency. Off it, she crossed into spaces no WNBA player had reached before.

So, by the time the season wrapped up, Reese wasn’t only leading the league in rebounds or stacking All-Star selections. She was rewriting record books, breaking cultural barriers, and proving that superstardom no longer has a limit.

And when you put all her achievements together, they tell a powerful story.

1. All-Star Status Became the Standard for Angel Reese

This year, Angel Reese officially became a 2-time WNBA All-Star. And considering how difficult her year had been going, Reese spoke about how the selection spoke to her hard work.

“I feel like I had to really, really work,” Reese said. “Cause at the beginning of the season I had my mini sophomore slump and I wasn’t the player that I felt like I should’ve been… I think every All-Star experience is going to be different for me, some may be easier, some may be harder… This year I had to really get it out the mud. I’m really happy, super grateful and excited.”

And on the court, she delievered. Reese was active on the glass, pulling down five offensive boards. Ball security is usually a sticking point for her, but she looked far more composed in the All-Star game. In 17 minutes, she coughed up just one turnover and managed to dish out two assists.

She also finished with the best plus-minus on the roster at +17, a swing that played a big role in Team Collier coming out on top.

2. Angel Reese Took Center Stage on NBA 2K26

Gracing the cover of a globally recognized video game franchise, Reese’s influence extended into gaming culture in 2025 when she was chosen as a cover athlete for the NBA 2K26 WNBA Edition. This placement signified not just any athletic achievement but mainstream recognition, placing her alongside some of basketball’s most marketable stars.

To celebrate this achievement, Reese took to X, writing, “COVERGIRL. THANK YOU @nba2k🥺❤️”

3. Led the league in rebounding

Making statement after statement, Angel Reese dominated the glass in the 2025 WNBA season for the second straight time, where she averaged around 12.6 boards and continued to show her dominance in the paint, recording 23 double-doubles, reinforcing her reputation as one of the most relentless rebounders in the sport.

Her prowess on the boards consistently kept possession alive for the Chicago Sky and made her a matchup problem night after night.

4. Became the first player with a Vogue cover

Angel Reese also made history by becoming the first professional basketball player to appear solo on the cover of Vogue. The cover spotlight served as a cultural milestone, highlighting her influence outside athletics and underscoring her role as a style and cultural figure. Reese’s presence on the famed fashion magazine reflected how her reach had expanded beyond sports into mainstream fashion and media.

“It’s always been both: basketball and fashion,” Reese said in an interview with Vogue. “I was always in my mom’s closet, putting on her stuff. I liked to carry a purse. Hair done. I wanted to look put together. I still do.”

5. First woman athlete to have a McDonald’s meal

In early 2025, McDonald’s partnered with Reese to launch The Angel Reese Special, a signature meal that made her the first female athlete to receive a national McDonald’s meal collaboration.

The collaboration stood out as the first national McDonald’s meal tied to a female athlete, bringing Reese’s brand together with one of the most recognizable food chains in the world.

She called it a “dream come true,” noting how meaningful the partnership was, given her own childhood memories of the chain.

6. Collaborated with Paige Bueckers

Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers teamed up for a high-profile marketing campaign with Reese’s and Oreo, promoting the launch of the Reese’s x Oreo Peanut Butter Cups. The collaboration came months after the two WNBA stars went viral together during All-Star Weekend in July, a moment fans couldn’t stop talking about.

7. The Met Gala Welcomed a WNBA Player for the First Time

Angel Reese elevated her profile further by serving on the Met Gala Host Committee for 2025, joining a select group of cultural influencers, celebrities, and artists. Her presence at the Metropolitan Museum of Art wasn’t just symbolic; it was a statement about how women athletes are being recognized as tastemakers and cultural leaders.

Her bold fashion moments at the event, including a memorable two-piece look accessorized with over 107 carats of diamonds, highlighted her multidimensional public persona.

8. From the Hardwood to the Runway

In October, Angel Reese made history once again by becoming the first professional athlete ever to walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show as a featured model.

“It was destined for me,” she said during an interview before her walk, as per NBC New York. “This is already for me. I’m so happy to be sitting in this room with so many amazing models and women. The team that put this all together has been amazing. I’m so excited.”

9. Angel Reese’s Signature Shoe Sold Out Almost Instantly

Being the highest-paid Black woman in professional basketball, the Chicago Sky star raked in just shy of $10 million. But this shouldn’t come as a surprise, given the release of her first-ever signature sneaker, the Angel Reese 1s. Launched in three colorways, the AR 1s – unapologetic, bold, and performance-driven – were sold out within hours of release, prompting Reebok to launch more colorways.

In October, Reebok released the Angel Reese 1 “Charm City” colorway as a tribute to Reese’s Baltimore roots. While the sellout wasn’t as instant as the 3 OG colorways, the shoe was completely gone from Reebok’s website within a day, with every size and colorway unavailable by the following afternoon. And to celebrate her success, Reese acknowledged the milestone on social media, as she thanked the global American brand for the partnership.

“SOLD OUT ALL 4 SHOES!!! #thankyaaaaaaa @Reebok,” she wrote.

More than just a commercial win, the shoe represented Reese’s growing influence as a brand. Inspired by her hometown and her journey, the “Charm City” edition reinforced how Reese has been able to merge authenticity, identity, and business success. In a league where signature shoes are rare, Reese’s sellout launches made it clear that her impact is being felt well beyond the hardwood.

10. On a path to a historic 1,000-point, 1,000-rebound milestone

Angel Reese will begin the upcoming 2026 season on the verge of becoming the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds. If she continues at her current double-double pace into 2026, Reese would be on track to become the only player ever to record three double-double seasons at both the collegiate and WNBA levels.

While many stats define her game, this achievement highlights her rare combination of scoring and rebounding prowess early in her career.

From dominating the paint to gracing magazine covers and fashion runways, Angel Reese’s 2025 wasn’t limited to any one arena. She shattered records, opened doors culturally, and became a defining figure in women’s sports and beyond. Whether it was through rebounding intensity or expanding her brand into fashion, food, and video games, this year was her breakout moment.

And she’s just getting started.