Angel Reese won a national championship Sunday. And then, with the wave of a hand, her face launched a thousand tweets. Or, 500,000 by one count.
Reese — a Randallstown native, St. Frances Academy graduate and University of Maryland transfer — capped an extraordinary season by leading LSU to its first NCAA women’s basketball title. She then celebrated with gestures aimed at rival star Caitlin Clark, the University of Iowa sharpshooter and media sensation, which set off a firestorm of fury and debate.
In Baltimore, she also generated plenty of pride. Reese has been one of the most elite players in her age group for years and has been a champion at every level she’s played. She was an All-American at Maryland last year but left for LSU. The Tigers won nine games during the 2020-21 season; now, led by Reese, they’re national champions.
