“Yeah, I’m single,” Angel Reese casually revealed during an Instagram Live back in March 2023. With that one line, she officially confirmed the end of her relationship with fellow hooper Cam’Ron Fletcher—nearly a year after they had gone public in June 2022. It’s been over a year since then, but it turns out, some feelings still linger.

In a recent episode of her podcast, Unapologetically Angel, Reese opened up about the one thing she still regrets from that relationship. “I’m private, because I have a fear of sharing too much and people getting into your business,” she said. “When you’ve been in a public relationship… I feel like that messes stuff up.”

Her need for privacy didn’t just pop up overnight—it’s been shaped by life in the spotlight, where every moment gets picked apart. With millions watching her every move—she’s got over 4.6 million Instagram followers now—she’s felt the weight of fans turning her love life into a public saga. “It’s like you can’t just live,” she shared on her podcast, her voice carrying the exhaustion of someone who’s learned the hard way.

That perspective didn’t just come out of nowhere. Reese had known Fletcher for nearly six years before they actually started dating. The two became closer over time, and eventually got into a relationship during the pandemic. Reese first spoke publicly about it on the Star 1 Recruits podcast, where she sounded genuinely happy to have found someone who understood her lifestyle.

“We both play the same sport, so we understand each other’s schedule. I think that also helps with it too,” she had said.

From the outside, they looked like the perfect match—two rising stars in basketball, deeply in love, and many even expected them to go the distance. But as things started to unravel, fans took notice—and the internet, as always, had something to say.

And that made the breakup even harder.

“Like the next… it was just… it’s too much,” Reese shared on an earlier episode of her podcast. “People knowing when y’all unfollow each other, and then commenting on his pictures. Like even for his sake, the fallout was bad… I don’t even like that.”

It’s moments like these that shaped her current outlook on love and privacy. While she isn’t ruling out being in a relationship again, she’s made it clear that next time, things will be different. “I had a public breakup… but I don’t think I would get into another public relationship unless I’m getting married,” she said during an October episode of her show.

So, why is she bringing this all up again now? Well, maybe there’s something—or someone—still on her mind.

Despite a cryptic post, Angel Reese focuses on her on-court life.

Just a couple of days ago, on April 1st—April Fools’ Day—Angel Reese had everyone talking with a simple four-word post on X: “I miss my man.”

Some fans took it as a lighthearted joke in the spirit of the day, while others couldn’t help but wonder—was she being serious? Was this her subtle way of hinting at a private relationship? The post created quite the buzz, especially since Reese has always kept her personal life pretty low-key.

Now, days later, she’s added a bit more fuel to the fire. Though there’s still no official confirmation about her relationship status, Reese casually shared something unexpected: a regret. Out of nowhere, without even being asked, she admitted there’s one thing she wishes had gone differently in her past relationship.

That kind of honesty, especially from someone in the spotlight, caught a lot of people off guard.

And while fans are busy decoding her messages and connecting the dots, Angel seems to be focused on something else entirely—her game. Sure, people like Shaquille O’Neal have plenty of advice for her, but she’s tuning out the noise and putting in the work.

Now in her rookie WNBA season, the 22-year-old Maryland native is already making waves, averaging 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds per game. And come May 17th, she’s set to face off against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever in what promises to be a must-watch matchup.

Relationship rumors aside, one thing’s for sure—Angel Reese is here to dominate.