Angel Reese, the Chicago Sky’s human rebound magnet, isn’t wasting any time kicking her offseason into high gear as she gears up for her next challenge: Unrivaled. While she’s been dominating the glass since her rookie year, there’s one thing she’s clearly set on improving—putting the ball in the basket without having it viciously swatted into the stands.
In a newly surfaced social media video, Reese can be seen working on her post moves and layups, and let me tell you—there’s some serious progress. Sure, she could grab an offensive board like it’s a bouquet at a wedding, but finishing those second-chance points? That was another story entirely. The rookie critics came in hot, calling out her love for contested layups when, you know, she could’ve dished it to a wide-open teammate. But hey, who needs easy points when you can challenge your shot blockers?
To be fair, the rookie season is all about getting humble-pied every once in a while. Reese was caught low-key loving her low release point, which—surprise!—made it easier for defenders to send her shots packing. But this isn’t that Reese anymore. In the video, she’s seen with her shiny, new post moves, working with both hands—yes, even her off-hand, which just had surgery in September. That left hand? Cleared and back in action. Those defenders who lived for blocking her shots? Better book a vacation because the Reese remodel is coming.
Working on Her Range: Who Needs a 3-Point Shot Anyway?
Now, no one expected Angel Reese to become the second coming of a three-point sniper, but leave it to the Sky star to spice things up. Social media caught her casually draining a three-pointer in practice, and the internet obviously went wild. I mean, why not? A player known for rebounding and hustling in the paint, pulling up from beyond the arc—it’s the plot twist nobody saw coming.
Sure, it’s not like she’s suddenly going to compete in the 3-point contest anytime soon, but hey, Reese can knock down a couple when no one’s looking. Besides, Chicago’s got bigger offensive firepower for those deep-range bombs. But a Reese with range? Don’t sleep on it.
Of course, when it comes to what really matters—her inside game—it’s all about refining those moves in the paint after pulling down offensive rebounds. With Kamilla Cardoso holding it down as the Sky’s polished post player, Reese is now in “finish better and faster” mode. Her defense is already solid, so if she can boost her offense? Opposing teams might just consider a panic button.
Unrivaled: A New Challenge on the Horizon
In January, Reese isn’t just improving for fun. Nope, she’s got a new playground: Unrivaled, a 3-on-3 basketball league that’s basically the WNBA offseason’s answer to fun and big bucks. Founded by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier—because why just play in the offseason when you can also run a league—Unrivaled has caught the eyes of stars across the league, including Reese.
The league’s six teams, each with six players, promise both competitive hoops and enough cash to keep WNBA players from signing overseas deals for the winter. Reese, the 10th player to be announced for the new league, will be joining fellow Sky player Marina Mabrey. Oh, and rumors are swirling that her rival, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, might also be showing up. Talk about drama! Clark, however, is keeping things mysterious, with no confirmation yet. Apparently, she prefers staying “out of the spotlight”—you know, except when she’s playing in LPGA pro-am golf tournaments like The Annika.
So, is Reese’s next season with the Sky going to be her offensive breakout year? Will she dominate Unrivaled the same way she owns the boards? One thing’s for sure—when Angel Reese is in the gym, she’s not just working on her moves. She’s working on turning doubters into believers.
