Soon After Olivia Dunne’s Daunting LSU Safety Concerns, $1,600,000 Rich Angel Reese Compelled to Stay Home Due to Celebrity Status: “Things Have Changed for Me”

Angel Reese became the talk of the town after leading the LSU Tigers to their first-ever National Championship. Averaging 23 points and 15.4 rebounds, the 21-year-old LSU forward was named NCAA Most Outstanding Player of the Tournament. Apart from her dominant performance, her personality and on-court antics caught everyone’s attention and skyrocketed her popularity to a whole new level.

But there is also a downside to rising popularity and influence. In July, LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne opened up about attending online classes due to safety concerns at school. Now, the Bayou Barbie has backed Dunne’s comments by expressing concerns of her own.

Angel Reese is forced to take online classes

March Madness was a turning point for Angel Reese. Her NIL valuation went from $371,000 before the tournament to a whopping $1.6 million in a matter of months, making Reese one of the highest-ranked college athletes in valuation. Angel came under the spotlight when she hit Iowa guard Caitlin Clark with John Cena’s iconic ‘You Can’t See Me’ taunt, followed by the ‘Ring Me’ celebration in the closing minutes of the championship match. This sparked a huge controversy where some fans did not like the LSU Forward’s gesture, while others appreciated her competitiveness and personality.

Angel’s popularity following the National Championship victory helped her bag deals with big-name brands like PlayStation and Mercedes. Even though Reese is living her best life, her rising fame has made things a little complicated. Reese revealed in an interview with Teen Vogue that she has to resort to attending online classes because she cannot physically go to school because of her celebrity status. “Things have changed for me.” Reese added as she revealed the negative aspect of her popularity.

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Her revelation comes weeks after another LSU athlete, Olivia Dunne, talked about safety concerns at school because of her popularity.

College Athletes are facing the effects of stardom at a young age

With NIL in play, many college athletes have garnered a huge following and lucrative sponsorships at a very young age. Although this is great for young athletes to start building their sources of income as a student, they also have to face the brunt of being popular. “I didn’t think I was going to be on Shade Room every time I post something.” Reese said in the interview.

After winning the National Championship, Reese won an ESPY for Breakthrough Athlete of the Year and continues to shine.

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Reese has a bright future ahead of her, and she wants to play in the WNBA after college. But Angel Reese also wants to enjoy her college life while she can, and it is concerning that she has not been able to attend classes because of her rising popularity.