Barbie Bayou is linked to the WNBA.
LSU star Angel Reese officially declared for WNBA draft less than two days after Tigers season ended in a loss to Caitlin Clark and Iowa in the Elite Eight round of the women’s NCAA tournament.
Reese made her announcement Wednesday via a Vogue photoshoot, saying she was inspired by tennis great Serena Williams. retire the same way in 2022. Reese admitted to making the decision to turn professional before March Madness began.
“Of course, I like to do everything big,” Reese told the magazine. “I didn’t want anything to be basic.”
“I did everything I wanted to do in college,” Reese added. “I won a national championship, I was named (Southeastern Conference) Player of the Year, I was an All-American. My ultimate goal is to be a pro – and to to be one of the greatest basketball players to ever play, ever. I feel like I’m ready.”
Reese released a video compilation of his basketball career on social networks.
“Grateful for the last four years and excited for this next chapter,” she wrote, ending the post with the hashtag “Bayou Barbie Out.”
Reese will likely join Clark, Indiana’s expected No. 1 pick, as one of the top players drafted on April 15. Interest in Reese and Clark fueled national interest in women’s college basketball, which brought prices for women’s Final Four games to a level higher than Clark’s. those of men.
“We are seeing a seismic shift in the sports world, thanks to athletes like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and others who are captivating audiences with their talent and star power,” said Chris Leyden, chief marketing officer of growth of SeatGeek. told CBS MoneyWatch earlier this week. “This shift is largely due to the powerful branding power these athletes wield, fueling unprecedented demand for this year’s March Madness tournament.”
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