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Angel Reese, a standout player on the LSU Tigers women's basketball team, shares her thoughts on a variety of topics, including the controversy surrounding the NCAA women's basketball championship, the importance of having a coach who supports diversity, the double standards in how black and white athletes are treated, and the limitations and expectations placed on black athletes. Reese also discusses her approach to business off the court and her experience with pilates as a way to take care of herself. She emphasizes the importance of mental health and encourages young girls to be confident and true to themselves. Finally, she talks about her plans to launch her own brand and product line.
In this section, former WNBA player, Chiney Ogwumike, interviews Angel Reese, a standout player on the LSU Tigers women's basketball team, following their national championship win. Reese discusses the pressure she faced throughout the season and her prepared statement that she gave during the championship press conference. Ogwumike praises Reese's confidence and composure, especially as a young black woman, and encourages her to take the time to enjoy her moment after the big win. Reese also talks about the difficulties of navigating the attention after such a victory, as she is only 20 years old and dealing with it all on her own away from her family in Maryland.
In this section, Angel Reese talks about the controversy surrounding the officiating of the NCAA women's basketball championship game and how it detracts from the focus on the team's accomplishments. She comments on the positive and negative aspects of the attention that women's basketball is receiving and notes that the focus should be on growing the game instead of creating divisions. Angel also emphasizes the importance of having a coach who supports and embraces the team's diversity and individuality. Finally, they discuss the possibility of visiting the White House as championship winners.
In this section, Angel Reese discusses the controversy surrounding the tie-breaking decision in the Women's NCAA championship, which she believes has been unfairly spun into an undertone of racial bias, despite being simple trash-talk. She expresses her disappointment with the lack of support from those in power, especially the first lady's recent decision to invite the runner-up team to the White House. Angel highlights the double standard and the racial undertones in the different reactions to Caitlin Clark's and her own trash-talking gestures and the narrative that sports should always be color-blind. Despite that, Angel believes this defining moment in women's sports will help push the game forward.
In this section, Angel Reese, the recently crowned NCAA champion talks about receiving support from high-profile celebrities after she was criticized for her behavior on the court. She highlights how she received backlash for her behavior while her counterpart in another team received significant support. Angel also mentions how LSU helped her regain her confidence and helped her set personal goals for herself that went beyond just winning points and accruing stats. She also speaks on how confidence is a big thing that one needs to fight for and that it can help in all spheres of life.
In this section, Angel Reese discusses her struggle with injuries during her sophomore year of high school, losing confidence in her abilities, and questioning her love for basketball. However, she persevered and ended up averaging 17 and 10, which led her to a decision to leave Maryland and take the scariest step of her life by going to college miles away from home. Reese protects her confidence by trusting in God and has an excellent support system behind her. While she admits that negative comments and distractions can be overwhelming, she tries to take a break when she can and always remembers that she has to protect her brand, which can dictate how long she stays in college. Despite that, Reese still handles negativity in a respectful way and has a lot of people who have her back.
In this section, Angel Reese discusses how she took notes and used negative comments as fuel for her preparation leading up to the championship. She mentions that her team discussed how to respond to the White House disagreement but their response came from the heart. Reese also talks about how LSU downplayed their team throughout the year and how people are now saying that they won't do it again next year. Despite the negativity, Reese says that it keeps her and her team humble and competitive, making them want to double their efforts. She also talks about how they do not conform to societal expectations of how a lady should act.
In this section, Angel Reese discusses the double standards in how black and white athletes are treated in sports, particularly in terms of behavior and confidence. While white athletes are often celebrated for their arrogance and pre-game trash talk, black athletes are often viewed as too loud or extra when they exhibit the same behavior. Angel highlights the importance of bringing these biases to the surface and initiating conversations about them in order to bridge the gaps and promote equality in sports.
In this section of the video, Angel Reese talks about the limitations and expectations placed on black athletes and the importance of being true to oneself. She also talks about her experience in the pandemic and the discrepancies between the men's and women's basketball facilities during March Madness. Additionally, she discusses the possibility of leaving college early to pursue the WNBA, but notes that there are limited opportunities due to the small number of teams and players in the league. Similarly, the pay gap in women's basketball is acknowledged as a challenging factor. Despite these challenges, Angel encourages young girls to be confident and true to themselves, and to believe that their self-expression will lead them to success.
In this section, Angel Reese, from the University of Maryland's women's basketball team, discusses why she's in no hurry to go pro, considering she's earning more money than some of the players in the league. She reveals that she'll be purchasing a new car soon and is moving into a new place. Angel also talks about the difference between wig glue and edge control and how college sports players deserve more investment from beauty brands for their personal grooming needs. She attributes her style to Taya Cooper, a girl who's been helping her with a lot of stuff and who's starting her own line of products. Finally, Angel acknowledges that starting your own brand may not be feasible because of a lack of followers and capital, so it can be beneficial to take the money given by existing brands to help grow a brand down the road.
In this section, Angel Reese, a pioneer in the name, image, and likeness (NIL) movement, discusses her approach to the business off the court and shares insights for younger athletes and her peers. She advises that productivity on the court should come first when brands come calling, and that looks should come second. Reese stresses the importance of finding a niche and making oneself different from others, pointing out that not all deals are good deals. While she has never found herself distracted chasing the business off the court, she admits to looking at her peers and wondering if their looks played a role in their getting deals. Finally, Reese shares her top three dream brands to work with, including Mercedes-Benz, Fenty Beauty, and a brand that makes edge control that can last all through a game.
In this section, Angel Reese talks about the biggest moments of her year which include blocking a shoe with one hand, getting the M1, and doing a dance. She also shares about some of her coolest followers such as Kevin Durant and Beyonce. When asked to fill in the blanks for the past and next year, she says that this past year has been a blessing, and she hopes that more blessings will come in the next year. Angel also emphasizes the importance of mental health, saying that she has started praying and reading devotions every day and writing her thoughts down which has helped her a lot with journaling. She also shares about her experience with injury and the tough moments that athletes face off the court or field.
In this section, Angel Reese, the first woman athlete to grace Paper Route, talks about her experience with Pilates and how it has helped her take care of herself. She mentions that Pilates is a great workout that provides 50 minutes of tranquility with just you and the machine, and she encourages others to try it. Angel also talks about the importance of support and mentions her plans to launch her own brand and product line, with a focus on edge control, which the paper route team is excited to celebrate.
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