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Ahead of her return to Chicago Sky, WNBA sensation Angel Reese has unveiled a dramatic new look, opting for a striking short light brown bob. The player, known as ‘Bayou Barbie’, had an unforgettable rookie season in Illinois, living up to her reputation as the No. 7 overall pick in the 2024 Draft.
The power forward set a new single-season league record for rebounds and was named an All-Star. Her move into professional basketball saw her rivalry with Caitlin Clark continue to captivate fans. Both players have been credited with boosting the popularity of women’s basketball in recent years. With just over a month until the new WNBA season, Reese has now revealed her new hairstyle.
The 22-year-old fan favourite took to social media to share a series of photos of her new haircut, having chosen a new colour for her flowing locks. The Chicago superstar’s transformation received a variety of reactions, including 54,000 likes and numerous comments from supporters.
On Instagram, Reese captioned the post: “But yall know i loveee me a bob so I cut her again, while one fan said on X:” while one fan commented: “Looking sharp!!” Another admirer added: “Now I know the real reason why your momma named you an angel, -Cus you really are one of them baby girl!!”
WNBA sensation Taylor Rooks and basketball legend Lisa Leslie were quick to show their love for a young star’s fresh hairstyle, showering the new ‘do with praise. Fans joined in the admiration, with one saying, “Oh this looks so good on you,” and another eagerly anticipating their own hair transformation: “When my bob era comes back it will be lethal I promise.”
Fresh off an impressive debut season with the Sky, Reese has been making waves in the Unrivaled league, where she recently clinched the championship on her first try. Not only did she secure the title with Rose BC, but she also snagged the Defensive Player of the Year award.
The prodigious talent boasted an average of 13.1 points and 12.1 rebounds per game, earning her a spot on the Unrivaled Second Team. Despite being sidelined with a hand injury during the playoffs, she celebrated her team’s historic victory with a triumphant social media post featuring a rose emoji and the defiant caption: “WHAT YALL GON SAY NOW??” She continued to commend her Rose BC teammates and coach Nola Henry for their remarkable success, expressing immense pride in their collective effort.
In a special nod to Henry’s leadership, she took to social media to honor her coach’s achievement, exclaiming: “Nola is so deserving! The youngest black woman but you the BIGGEST! Smell your flowers! WHEN YOU SEE IT, YOU CAN BE IT!”
This article originally appeared on Mirror US
