LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese will make her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit debut in the 2023 issue later this month.
Reese, nicknamed the Bayou Barbie, guided the Tigers to their first NCAA championship in program history on April 2 and was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player. The 6’3” forward captivated the nation during this year’s March Madness—further launching women’s basketball into the national sphere with her competitive spirit and talent on the court.
“Angel Reese is a phenomenal basketball player,” SI Swimsuit editor-in-chief MJ Day says. “She’s an All- American and was named the Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament. While we’re of course here to celebrate her incredible achievements and athleticism, it wouldn’t be an SI Swimsuit moment if we weren’t shining a light on Angel’s achievements off the court.
