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Cory Woodroof

Angel Reese gave a very insightful answer for why she chose WNBA over another year at LSU

Former LSU women’s basketball superstar Angel Reese finally started her professional career on Monday night in New York City.

Reese joined the Chicago Sky as the 2024 WNBA’s seventh-overall pick, and she gave an incredibly resonant answer to why she decided to go pro instead of returning to Baton Rouge for another season.

“I want to hit rock bottom,” Reese told reporters after being drafted, per For the Win’s Meghan Hall. “I want to be a rookie again…I want to grow.”

The wisdom to prioritize your growth over your comfort is what makes professional athletes great, and it sure sounds like Reese is entering the WNBA with the perfect mindset as she joins the Sky.

Reese joining Cardoso is an exciting one-two punch for Chicago, as they are two of the most prolific players in women’s college basketball this past season.

It will be exciting to watch Reese adapt to the professional level and see just how high her ceiling is in the WNBA.

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