“Represent My Country”: Despite $1,400,000 Deal and Multiple Big Money Offers, 21 YO Angel Reese’s Patriotic Gesture Shows USA Jersey Still Means the Most to Her

LSU’s forward Angel Reese has had an exceptional year so far. After winning the NCAA women’s championship amidst the controversy surrounding her name, Reese has upped her game yet again with the latest update. Outside the court, Reese is also making big moves on the financial side of things. The star has received several brand deals and offers and a $1.4 million NIL evaluation. However, playing for her country still means the most to her.

The 21-year-old was recently featured in Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue 2023. Safe to say that the young baller is going through a golden phase in her career. The latest news is like a cherry on top for Reese as she gets to represent her country in her upcoming challenge.

Angel Reese announces that she is set to represent her country

The NCAA champion has been on the news for a lot of different things this year, not only because of her championship run. Reese and Caitlin Clark had a fierce stand-off between them during the NCAA battle. Reese did the ‘You can’t see me’ celebration popularised by professional wrestler John Cena. Other than that, Reese also pointed at her ring finger, hinting that she is going to win the championship over Clark. Her actions sparked controversy and it became a hot topic in the basketball world. The impact of this controversy was such that several notable figures from the NBA world and beyond commented on it.

At the end of it all, Reese did lift the trophy as a champion. What followed was a plethora of congratulatory remarks as well as lucrative financial deals. Amidst all this her NIL value, which helps college athletes receive compensation if their name and image are used, reached $1.4 million. The string of great news doesn’t stop there as she was recently picked to represent her country at the 2023 FIBA Women’s AmeriCup. She shared the news on her Instagram story with the caption, “Ready to represent my country.” Reese also said that she is “super excited” for this opportunity.

The 21-year-old will head to Mexico for the tournament which will be in action from July 1-9.

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Angel Reese continues to clinch new heights in her career

At the beginning of March Madness, Reese’s NIL valuation was $371,000, now it is at $1.4 million. Reese’s competitor Caitlin Clark ranks third with $796,000. Apart from the NIL valuation, Reese also appeared in Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue of 2023. The young star said that “I’m excited and blessed to be able to have these opportunities to go out and be who I am.”

It is undeniable that Reese is one of the biggest breakout stars from this year’s March Madness and looking at the things lined up for her, she is only going to scale higher from here.

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