Angel Reese’s arsenal has plenty, but it seems to lack three-pointers. Having made just three of them in her entire LSU career, a rare occurrence of a fourth happened in yesterday’s match against the Arkansas Razorbacks. The Tigers recorded a statement victory despite the early dominance of the Razorbacks.
Reese has crafted her hooping skills around what is required from her on the court. Earlier this season, there were a mix of emotions around the player and LSU. She, nevertheless, has managed to get back to her game, bringing out regular double-double games.
The Achilles’ Heel of Angel Reese
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Reese’s relationship with three-pointers has never been good, unlike her rival, Caitlin Clark. Someone who is known for her spectral three-pointers. Meanwhile, 3.45 minutes into the second quarter with the Arkansas Razorbacks, Angel Reese scored an unexpected three-pointer after hesitating for a moment as she took a pass from Last-Tear Poa. She rattled straight, increasing the 22-point difference to 25.
In her career, Angel Reese has made 13.8% of three-pointer attempts, which sums to around 29 attempts. But, notably, she has only achieved four so far, which paints a rather dubious picture of the player. However, Coach Kim Mulkey, while defending her young star, reassured fans that Reese is working on her three-point skills.
After her most recent three-pointer, in celebration, Reese went on to jump in joy. The LSU star is known for her showmanship on the court, which has often led to certain conversations being had in the fraternity. One such incident was during the finals, when she celebrated her victory in a manner John Cena would approve of. Be that as it may, on court, these incidents don’t deny the fact that Angel Reese is one of the most dynamic players that have come through the NCAA.
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Reese’s record-breaking double-doubles
Small Forwad Angel Reese has played a pivotal role in leading the Lady Tigers, with a continuous 20-pointer game of double-doubles. As she garnered a 31-pointer game against Arkansas, it cemented her as having the most double-doubles by a single player in the D-1 of college basketball.
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When she entered the transfer portal a year ago, after playing for MaryLand, she became one of the most sought-after players. And, in all fairness, she did justice to her choice, leading Louisiana State University to their first-ever championship.
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