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Apr 2, 2023; Dallas, TX, USA; LSU Lady Tigers forward Angel Reese (10) controls the ball against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first half during the final round of the Women’s Final Four NCAA tournament at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 2, 2023; Dallas, TX, USA; LSU Lady Tigers forward Angel Reese (10) controls the ball against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first half during the final round of the Women’s Final Four NCAA tournament at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
The LSU Tigers changed the game this year with their championship-winning run. Their victory proves they can decently handle all the drama surrounding them. In fact, their controversies apparently help the team emerge as glorious stars. It truly was a spectacular year for them. Angel Reese too is no stranger to fame, but it’s always great to hear nice things from your peers.
Recently, Reese’s teammates and a longtime friend talked about the growth of Reese, the star of the team. The 20-year-old delved into the details of their growth as a unit and the 21-year-old star that the NCAA birthed this year.
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Angel Reese’s friend talks about her stardom
After having a monstrous success with their NCAA outing this year, all the spotlights were on Reese. One because of how she performed in the league but moreover because of the controversy that unfolded towards the end. Reese and Caitlin Clarke butted heads with one another and that hit all headlines in the national news. After denying every update on her relationship status for a long time Reese finally disclosed who her boyfriend was. Reese is now dating Cam’Ron Fletcher of the Florida Seminoles. With such attention being given to one’s life, the only positive indicator is that she has become a huge celebrity.

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Apr 2, 2023; Dallas, TX, USA; LSU Lady Tigers forward Angel Reese (10) gestures towards Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) after the final round of the Women’s Final Four NCAA tournament at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Now with that level of stardom, the question arises, how do the people around her cope with it? The answer is simple, they all see her scale new heights and feel proud because she is one of them. Recently, Reese’s long-time friend and teammate Kateri Poole appeared on The It Girls podcast. There she was asked how she feels seeing Reese grow into a star and how the team handled all the drama that happened toward the end. Poole said that it has been a wonderful journey with her so far.
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She said that she has known Reese for a long time and that everything that they’ve achieved; it has been through hard work.
She said that as far as her popularity goes, Reese and Flau’jae Johnson, of them are extremely successful. Additionally, she said that “they have great PRs,” which help them maintain the buzz around their names. Poole said that Reese has been one of the biggest success stories in recent times and to see that happen in the era of women’s basketball makes her feel proud. She also added that Reese isn’t signed to anything, rather, “everybody is like family related.”
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The 20-year-old meant that the young stars have a strategy and that they’re also backed by people with a vision. These ingredients make for a perfect star player.
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