“Death threats, I’ve been se*ualized, I’ve been threatened…” Angel Reese breaks down in tears after loss to Iowa

Angel Reese and the LSU Tigers are out of the race for the 2024 NCAA championship.

“Death threats, I’ve been se*ualized, I’ve been threatened…” Angel Reese breaks down in tears after loss to Iowa

Angel Reese broke down in the press conference after losing to Iowa.

Media scrutiny and online hate have finally gotten to poor Angel Reese. The LSU Tigers superstar burst into tears after her team got eliminated by Iowa Hawkeyes in the ‘Elite Eight’. Despite a commendable performance on the court, Reese could not hold back emotions when discussing recent criticism.

After having a season like Reese did, it is only natural to feel all kinds of emotions after getting eliminated from the competition. As LSU teammates stood up for Angel Reese after the defeat, the 21-year-old star broke down in tears and opened up about the struggles she had been through to get to this position. 

"I've been attacked so many times. Death threats, I've been sexualized, I've been threatened, I've been so many things and I've stood strong every single time...I'm still a human"
Angel Reese via post-match press conference
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The 21-year-old revealed being unhappy since winning last year’s national championship. Despite the battles, the star would not change the experience for anything. The Tigers star motivated young girls who look up to her. The star hopes that the next generation won’t face such hardships.

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The Hawkeyes have made it to the Final Four of March Madness by defeating LSU. Regardless of playing one of the best seasons in her career, LSU Tigers’ Reese was unable to defend her national championship title. Despite the early exit, Reese has ended her season with commendable numbers.

Angel Reese opens up about her WNBA future

Reese’s on-court rival, Caitlin Clark revealed that she will say goodbye to her college career and will aim for this year’s WNBA draft. After the announcement last month, basketball fans were also eager to hear similar news from the LSU senior.

However, Reese might not be ready to move on just yet. In the emotional press conference after the Tigers’ exit from the ‘Elite Eight’, the star was asked about her plans to join the WNBA. After an upsetting loss, the athlete was filled up with emotions and revealed not to be ready for the big decision. 

"I'll make a decision when I'm ready..."
Angel Reese via post-match presser

The college athlete had an amazing season this year. The player broke multiple records in her career including the NCAA’s single-season double-double record. Hence, the star will not have problems getting picked if she decides to participate in this year’s WNBA draft. The Bayou Barbie has to take the decision soon as the WNBA draft will take place this month on April 15th.

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