Angel Reese: Mom’s Sacrifices Made College Possible for Me and My Brother…
Angel Reese cites her mother’s struggles raising two children as her main motivation, acknowledging that her mom wouldn’t have been able to afford college for her and her brother. In an interview with Dorothy J. Gentry of NABJ Sports, Reese shared that her mother’s sacrifices drive her to provide a better life for her. Reese, a member of the Chicago Sky, grew up in Baltimore with her brother under the care of their single mother. She emphasized their close relationship and her gratitude for athletic and academic scholarships that allowed her to graduate without student loans. Reese attributes her on-court confidence to her mother, who supported her from her time at the University of Maryland to leading LSU to their first NCAA championship.
