Angel Reese, star forward for the Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers, stands out as one of today's most talented and widely recognized players in the women's college basketball scene.
In her first season at LSU following a transfer from the University of Maryland last year ahead of her junior season, Reese made a remarkable impact. She helped lead the Tigers to the 2023 NCAA Division I Women's National Championship over Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes in the title game.
Reese's stellar performance earned her the NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player award, and she etched her name in the record books by setting the NCAA single-season record with an impressive 34 double-doubles.
Throughout the 2022-23 season, Reese showcased her versatility in various facets of the game, averaging 23.0 points, 15.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.8 steals, and 1.6 blocks in 33.6 minutes per game.
Angel Resse's Net Worth 2023: $3 Million
The 21-year-old Reese is worth $3 million as of 2023, according to multiple sources such as CAknowledge, Essentially Sports, and Networth Tree.
Reese currently occupies the seventh position in the rankings of the highest Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) valuations for college athletes, according to the most recent update from college sports news outlet On3.
Her valuation is reported to be at $1.7 million, making it the second highest among female college athletes in the country, just behind fellow LSU athlete and gymnast Olivia Dunne at $3.3 million.
Angel Reese's Wealth
Even without stepping onto the professional WNBA court, Reese has already secured significant earnings early into her basketball journey.
The 6-foot-3 player recently secured a multi-year contract with Reebok, a major American sportswear brand, marking the company's first significant Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal. This move represents a pivotal part of Reebok's strategy to revitalize itself and its basketball division.
Notably, this signing is the first under the leadership of Reebok's recently appointed President of Basketball division, Hall of Famer and LSU alum Shaquille O'Neal.
Under her Reebok deal, Reese introduces "Angel's Picks," a personalized section on Reebok.com. The collaboration debuts with a special edition T-shirt. Beyond her curated online space, Reese will collaborate with Reebok for her exclusive capsule collection in fall/winter 2024.
Additionally, she will contribute to design and product development as part of Reebok's basketball re-launch.
Reese made an appearance in the 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue alongside fellow LSU athlete Olivia Dunne.
In addition to her partnership with Reebok, Reese has secured endorsement deals with a range of prominent companies.
Her partnerships extend to audio equipment maker Bose, backpack brand JanSport, and restaurant chains such as McDonald's, WingStop, and Outback Steakhouse. Additionally, she has endorsement deals with telecommunications company Xfinity and fashion house Coach.
Reese is also known by the moniker "Bayou Barbie," due to her love for wearing lashes, getting her nails done for games, and sporting pink. Her team is actively working on trademarking "Bayou Barbie" to enable her to create and sell her own merchandise under this distinctive brand.
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