Angel Reese cries after LSU’s season finale with uncertain future ahead: I’m still human

Reese made the emotional comments after her NCAA career potentially came to an end with defeat

Angel Reese has opened up on the pressure and negativity surrounding her following her 2023 national championship victory with the LSU Tigers as her NCAA career possibly came to a close with a defeat to the Iowa Hawkeyes on April 1.

The star women’s basketballer tasted defeat at the hands of Caitlin Clark in March Madness’ Elite Eight as they were defeated 94-87, with Clark having the last laugh in their collegiate rivalry before they both head to the WNBA to continue it in late 2024 or 2025.

But for Reese, the loss caused an outburst of emotion, but it was not rage or frustration, it was sadness and vulnerability as she expanded on the hate she’s received from fans of the sport. So much hate that has ensured she doesn’t even enjoy life anymore.

“I just try to stay strong,” Reese said post-game. “I’ve been attacked so many times.

“Death threats, I’ve been sexualized, I’ve been threatened… I’m still human. All this has happened since I won the national championship & I haven’t been happy since then.”

Reese’s comments come just a day after she vocally declared that she and Clark are not friends, another step in their rivalry after she had previously taunted the NCAA record points scorer in their 2023 national championship game.

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Back then, the Tigers won 102-85 and Reese was spotted taunting Clark by gesturing to her ring finger when the game was essentially woman in a message that she was better.