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‘Attacked, death threats, sexualized’: Angel Reese speaks out on pressure of fame

Angel Reese is yet to decide on her future
Angel Reese is yet to decide on her future. Photograph: Sarah Stier/Getty Images

Angel Reese has opened up about the pressure of fame after she won a national championship with LSU in 2023.

The 21-year-old became a household name in the US after leading her team to the NCAA Tournament title last year. The team made headlines on and off the court under the brash leadership of their coach, Kim Mulkey. Reese often became the target of criticism, some of it with sexist and racist undertones.

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