- Angel Reese underwent successful surgery to repair a fractured wrist, ending her historic rookie season and shut down pregnancy rumors
- She is not in a relationship and has no plans to have children soon
- The Sky rookie remains positive about her team’s playoff hopes and her own recovery process
Chicago Sky rookie sensation Angel Reese took to social media to address rumors about her recent season-ending injury and clear the air about her personal life. In a series of candid videos, Reese revealed that she underwent surgery on Tuesday, September 10th to repair a small fracture in her right wrist.
Angel Reese Wiki |
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Full Name |
Angel Reese |
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Born |
January 3, 2002 (age 22) |
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Birthplace |
Baltimore, Maryland |
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High School |
St. Frances Academy |
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College |
Louisiana State University |
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WNBA Draft |
2024 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7 |
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Team |
Chicago Sky |
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Position |
Power Forward |
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Height |
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
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Weight |
190 lb (86 kg) |
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The No. 7 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, Reese had been having a historic rookie campaign, setting records for most consecutive double-doubles and highest rebounding average. However, her season came to an abrupt halt when she suffered the wrist injury during the Sky’s win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday.
In her TikTok video, Reese explained that she had two options: have surgery or risk developing arthritis by age 22. “The risk of not having surgery, I could literally have arthritis at 22-years-old — that wasn’t an option,” she said. Reese will now spend the next six weeks in a hard and soft cast as she begins her recovery process.
Reese Addresses Pregnancy Rumors
Reese also used her social media platform to shut down rumors that she was faking her injury to cover up a pregnancy. “That was never the case… I want to be perfectly clear, I’m not in a relationship to have children, I don’t have a ring, am with no. And’m not planning on having kids anytime soon. I just want everyone to understand that, as I know there’s a lot of gossip out there.”
The 22-year-old LSU product has been the subject of intense media scrutiny since her memorable matchup against Caitlin Clark in the 2022 NCAA championship game. Both players have taken the WNBA by storm this season, boosting TV ratings and merchandise sales.
Despite the setback, Reese remains optimistic about her team’s playoff chances and her own future in the league. “I still believe we can make the playoffs,” she said. “In the meantime, I’ll be in my hard cast for four weeks… During that period, I’ll focus on lifting, running, conditioning, shooting with my non-dominant hand, dribbling, and working on my nutrition.”
FAQs
Q. What injury did Angel Reese suffer?
A. Reese fractured a bone in her right wrist and underwent surgery on September 10th to repair the injury.
Q. How long will Reese be out?
A. Reese will be in a hard cast for four weeks, followed by a soft cast for two more weeks as she begins her recovery process.
Q. Why did Reese choose to have surgery?
A. Reese opted for surgery to avoid potentially developing arthritis by age 22 if the injury was left untreated.
Q. What records did Reese set this season?
A. Reese set WNBA rookie records for most consecutive double-doubles and highest rebounding average.
Q. Is Angel Reese pregnant?
A. No, Reese firmly denied the pregnancy rumors, stating she is not in a relationship and has no plans to have children anytime soon.
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Last Updated on September 10, 2024 by 247 News Around The World
