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Angel Reese, in the world of college basketball, is not someone who can be called just an ordinary player. Representing Louisiana State University (LSU) her prowess on the court sets her apart from other players. But apart from her basketball prowess, a recent decision of Reese has caught the attention of fans and media.

An unexpected decision recently brought together two rising stars in the world of sports: Angel Reese and Olivia Dunne.

Reese and Dunne made a peculiar decision

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With an impressive number of followers including over 2 million fans on social media, playing a vital role in LSU’s journey to a national title has made Angel Reese a celebrity in the sports world. With all this fame and recognition, Angel Reese has decided to take her classes online.

In a conversation with Lisa Leslie of Glamour magazine, she revealed, ?While I do take an in-person class because I enjoy being on campus and seeing everyone, the rest of my classes are online.?

Reese also expressed her gratitude towards LSU and how they have guided her every step of the way. ?LSU has a program called NIL LSU, which assists athletes in embracing the Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) concept and helps us build our personal brands,? Reese added.

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In July, LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne also revealed her decision to take online classes after finding fame. Olivia revealed that her reason for taking online classes was due to ?safety reasons?.

During an interview with Elle magazine, she said, ?There were some scares in the past, and I just want to be as careful as possible. I don?t want people to know my daily schedule and where I am,? after groups of boys were seen asking for Dunne to come over for a photograph, in her first meet of the season.

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For student athletes, balancing and achieving greatness in both the world of college sports and academics can be an intense journey, and for Angel Reese, it’s no exception.

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Angel Reese’s balancing act

In a recent conversation, Reese revealed how she balances her identity as a student and as an athlete, ?When I?m on the basketball court, it?s all about business, total focus on the game. At school I?m dedicated to my academics,? said Reese.

In the conversation, Reese also opened up about her therapeutic time. She said, ?When I?m home, that?s my downtime. I indulge in self-care, like getting my nails done, getting massages, and getting my hair done?it?s therapeutic for me.?

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Angel Reese’s ability to find therapy and self-care during her well-deserved downtime highlights the importance of well-being for student-athletes, ensuring they can continue to achieve greatness on and off the court.