In a move that feels like destiny, Chicago Sky rookie sensation Angel Reese is now the face of your favorite sugary breakfast treat, Reese’s Puffs. Yes, you heard that right. After shattering records on the hardwood, Reese is now shattering cereal shelves with her own custom box, “Angel X Reese’s Puffs.” And let’s be real—if your last name is “Reese” and you’re not collaborating with a brand called Reese’s, what are you even doing with your life?
The WNBA All-Star, who’s been demolishing rebounds like they’re marshmallows in a Lucky Charms bowl, took to social media on Thursday to drop the bombshell: the cereal is now available for fans to buy. Cue the masses stampeding toward grocery stores faster than you can say “WNBA Champion.”
In her Instagram post, Reese—who, it turns out, is also a master of hype—announced, “That’s more like it ✨Angel x REESE’S PUFFS cereal on shelves now!” She punctuated the post with all the necessary hashtags: #AngelxREESESPUFFS and #GeneralMillsPartner. Because, you know, it’s 2024 and hashtags are still how we let the world know we’ve made it.
This collaboration isn’t just some run-of-the-mill athlete endorsement. Reese is the first WNBA player to snag a Reese’s partnership, following in the sneaker-sized footsteps of big names like Michael Phelps, Simone Biles, and Alex Morgan. Apparently, the Reese’s marketing team had its eye on her for a while. I mean, the name match-up was almost too good to pass up.
“We had definitely been keeping our eyes on Angel for a while, given the obvious name connection,” said Reese’s senior brand manager, Melissa Blette, in a statement to Marketing Brew. Because, let’s be honest, who wouldn’t want the “Angel of Rebounds” front and center on their cereal box?
This latest business venture is just another win for the former LSU star, whose first WNBA season reads like a cheat code. She averaged a jaw-dropping 13.1 rebounds per game, breaking the single-season rebound record and solidifying her reputation as the league’s unofficial board-gobbling queen. Oh, and she didn’t stop there—Reese also set a record for the most consecutive double-doubles, because of course she did. Just another day in the office for Angel.
On top of grabbing all those rebounds, Reese dropped in 13.6 points per game and dished out 1.9 assists, just to keep things interesting. It’s safe to say that between her on-court dominance and off-court branding power, Angel Reese is dunking on life.
Now, basketball fans can start their mornings with a double dose of Reese—Angel on the cereal box, and Reese’s Puffs in their bowl. Who knew your breakfast could be so… rebounds delicious?
So, while Angel Reese continues to climb the ranks of basketball greatness, one thing’s for sure: she’s already secured her place in the snack aisle Hall of Fame. Now, if only eating Reese’s Puffs could help us average 13.1 rebounds per game…
