In the ever-dramatic world of sports, Angel Reese, the self-proclaimed “Double-Double Queen,” has called timeout on public romances. After navigating the rollercoaster of a highly publicized relationship with former Florida Seminoles guard Cam’Ron Fletcher, Reese has officially declared: “Y’all won’t know my business until I’m walking down the aisle!”
Talk about a mic drop.
A Relationship Under the Spotlight
Reese and Fletcher’s love story started like a Hollywood rom-com. The two grew close during the pandemic and took their romance public in June 2023, much to the delight of fans. Social media swooned over Reese’s revelation on the 1 Star Recruits podcast, where she gushed, “We both play the same sport, so we understand each other’s schedule. That helps.”
Cue the collective awws.
Then came the Valentine’s Day moment straight out of a Nicholas Sparks novel: Fletcher, fresh out of surgery, sent Reese 200 roses and a heartfelt note. Reese couldn’t contain her excitement, posting on her Instagram Story: “Long distance is the WORST. But he’s all the way in NYC, recovering from surgery, and still did THIS. I love you a MILLION TIMESSSSSS.”
And just like that, everyone thought they were the WNBA’s answer to a Disney love story. Until the fairy tale hit a snag.
From Roses to Unfollows
As Reese prepared to dominate her collegiate career’s final stretch, cracks began to show. Social media detectives noticed the couple unfollowing each other on Instagram faster than you can say “relationship drama,” followed by Reese scrubbing Fletcher from her feed entirely.
On her podcast, Unapologetically Angel, Reese laid it all out: “It’s too much—people knowing when y’all unfollow each other. Even for his sake, like, just leave it.” Reese even touched on the disparity in their public profiles: “Obviously, his name wasn’t as big as mine. Seeing people comment on his pictures with my name? No thanks.”
Ouch. A brutal reality check served cold.
Lessons Learned: Privacy is the MVP
Reese, now a NCAA Champion and WNBA rising star, has decided to bench her love life—at least from the public eye. “I don’t think I’ll ever get into another public relationship unless I’m getting married,” she announced on her podcast. Translation? The next time Reese shows off a significant other, there’ll be a ring on it. Beyoncé would be proud.
Her decision comes with wisdom forged in the fire of public scrutiny. “Y’all do THE MOST!” Reese wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “I don’t think I’ll ever openly share that part of my life with y’all again.”
And who can blame her? Between fans dissecting every like and comment and trolls living rent-free in her mentions, Reese has decided to keep her personal life as private as her team’s playbook.
Moving On and Leveling Up
While Fletcher continues to recover from injuries that have slowed his basketball career, Reese is thriving on the court and in the limelight. She’s a powerhouse in the WNBA and a walking lesson in resilience. If anything, this chapter proves Reese knows how to pivot—not just on the hardwood but in life.
For now, fans will have to channel their curiosity into Reese’s basketball dominance because her love life? That’s locked down tighter than her defense in the paint.
Lesson learned: If you’re not sending 200 roses and a wedding invitation, don’t expect a seat at Reese’s love-life table. And honestly, we’re all better off leaving the drama on the court where it belongs.
