Angel Reese is back for her second WNBA season—and she’s making sure no one forgets it. Returning to her old LSU stomping grounds, the Chicago Sky forward turned a preseason game into a statement performance. Fans were locked in from the moment she stepped on the court, but it wasn’t just the double-double that got everyone buzzing.
There was something different about her game this time. And if social media is any clue, Reese might just be heading toward something bigger in Year 2.
Fans Hyped As Angel Reese Turns Heads in Dominant Preseason Return
Friday (May 2) night’s preseason game may have been held in Baton Rouge, but Reese made it feel like a homecoming party. The Sky forward dropped 15 points, grabbed 10 boards, and swiped two steals in just 16 minutes against Brazil’s national team. The Sky cruised to an 89-62 win, and Reese left no doubt that she’s ready for a leap this season.
And WNBA fans? They were feeling it. One fan kept it simple but bold: “MVP loading.”
MVP loading 👸🏽🐐
— Dre6 (@6dreosama)
Another took it a step further, saying, “Oh sh**. She making layups and pushing it on the break. She might be in the MVP convo this season.”
Oh shit. She making layups and pushing it on the break. She might be in the MVP convo this season
— Hollywood Cole (@DonDunItAlll)
That’s the level of buzz Reese generated with her return to LSU. The 6-foot-3 forward was honored before tipoff and showed off an expanded skill set. She played with tape on her shooting hand, still recovering from last season’s wrist fracture and a sprain in March. But that didn’t slow her down one bit.
Offseason Grind Pays Off As Reese Shines in Preseason Debut
Reese’s offseason grind was clear to see, and fans took note. “Angel Reese is going to have a monster second year,” one fan wrote. “She was really putting that work in during the off-season.”
Angel Reese is going to have a monster second year, she was really putting that work in during the off-season.
— I have so many questions? (@english_shamar)
Another echoed the sentiment: “She made so much progress. It’s only up from here.”
She made so much progress. It’s only up from here.
— LL.Cool_Nay 🇬🇩🇵🇦 (@LLCoolNay1)
The highlight reel was already popping early in the game, with one slick assist to Rachel Banham catching fire on WNBA social feeds. Reese’s energy, court vision, and confidence looked like they’d leveled up.
And the fans? They were loving every bit. “Let her cook!” one posted, summing up the mood perfectly.
Let her cook! 🔥
— GOWIE (@DaKidGowie)
Reese is looking to prove she’s more than just a hustle player. She’s added range, and vision — and it’s showing. With two more preseason games ahead, the buzz around her growth is only picking up.
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Her next test? Keeping this momentum as Chicago builds toward the regular season. But if Friday was any indication, Reese might just be cooking up an MVP-caliber year.
