Angel Reese, one of the WNBA’s brightest stars, has more than just hoops in her orbit. With fame comes fanfare, and with fanfare come bold admirers who think they can charm the Chicago Sky forward off her game. Spoiler alert: Angel Reese isn’t about to fall for a pickup line, no matter how daring.
On Tuesday, social media personality Nueskii, who’s made a name for himself trying his luck with confident one-liners, aimed his shot straight at Reese in a now-viral Instagram reel. In the clip, the LSU standout-turned-WNBA star indulged Nueskii’s flirtation with just enough banter to keep things interesting—before gently shutting him down like a seasoned defender swatting an ill-advised layup.
Nueskii, clearly undeterred, tagged Reese with the caption:
“@angelreese5 like the confidence.”
Confidence? Sure. Success? Not so much.
The fans couldn’t get enough, turning the comment section into a digital laugh track. Reese’s playful response earned her applause for handling the encounter with humor and finesse, a signature of her unapologetic personality both on and off the court.
Angel Reese and Mikey Williams: Flirting on Full Display
This isn’t Reese’s first public display of charisma. Just last week, during her podcast Unapologetically Angel, the WNBA phenom had another viral moment—this time with University of Central Florida basketball player Mikey Williams.
In a flirty exchange that quickly lit up social media, Reese turned the tables on Williams, grilling him about his relationship status.
“Are you single?” Reese asked, her voice dripping with playful mischief.
“Yeah,” Williams replied.
“Y’all hear that? He’s single!” Reese exclaimed, setting fans ablaze with speculation.
While fans shipped the two faster than a next-day Amazon delivery, Reese has been clear about her stance on relationships: she’s steering clear of public romances unless wedding bells are involved.
“I don’t think I’ll ever get into another public relationship unless I’m getting married,” Reese shared on a previous podcast episode, reflecting on her past with ex-boyfriend Cam Fletcher, a Florida State University basketball player.
Their high-profile breakup earlier this year was a textbook case of why Reese keeps her private life off-limits. “Like, obviously, his name wasn’t as big as mine, but just seeing people comment on his pictures with my name? Too much drama. Just leave it,” she said.
Angel Reese: Queen of the Court and the Clapback
While Reese’s basketball skills speak for themselves, it’s her ability to navigate the limelight that has cemented her status as one of sports’ most compelling figures. Whether it’s shutting down flirty advances with grace or dominating on the hardwood, Angel Reese is proving she’s more than just a basketball star—she’s a cultural icon in the making.
For now, any suitors hoping to woo Reese might want to reconsider their strategy. After all, as one fan aptly put it in the comments, “You can shoot your shot, but Angel Reese blocks everything.“
