Angel Reese Shifts Stance on Caitlin Clark Fans as She Reveals Little-Known Fact About Their Rivalry

Rivalries in sports have always been a major attraction for fans, filling arenas and generating excitement. However, for the players involved, these rivalries can sometimes lead to darker emotions like hatred. Angel Reese recently addressed this issue on her show, Unapologetically Angel, expressing her feelings towards the intense rivalry she shares with Caitlin Clark.

Despite only facing Caitlin Clark twice in college, Reese has been subjected to severe criticism, especially after both players were drafted into the WNBA. The negativity directed at Reese has escalated to alarming levels, with death threats and stalking incidents becoming a regular occurrence in her life.

While Reese initially seemed to blame Clark’s fans for the hostility, she later acknowledged in an interview with Complex that the issue extends beyond just one fan base. The rivalry between Reese, also known as Bayou Barbie, and Clark dates back to their AAU days and has been a long-standing competition.

Their rivalry took a toxic turn during their college days, reaching a peak during the National Championship game between LSU and Iowa. Reese’s gestures on the court towards Clark sparked controversy among fans, despite Clark dismissing the criticism and emphasizing that it wasn’t personal. Reese clarified in a post-game interview that their rivalry is not based on hatred but on healthy competition.

College rivalry stemmed the hatred but Angel Reese is loud and clear about their dynamic

Since entering the WNBA, both Reese and Clark have faced immense scrutiny but have also shown support for each other on and off the court. They have achieved individual success, with Clark breaking records in scoring and assists, and Reese establishing herself as a dominant rebounder and scorer among rookies.