Angel Reese is an American professional basketball player for the Atlanta Dream and the reigning 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year. Born on May 6, 2002, the 24-year-old forward led the WNBA in rebounding for the third straight season in 2026 and is now one win from her first WNBA Finals as the Dream lead the New York Liberty 2-0 in the semifinals.
| Full name | Angel Reese |
| Born | May 6, 2002, Randallstown, Maryland |
| Age | 24 (in 2026) |
| Team | Atlanta Dream (WNBA), Rose BC (Unrivaled) |
| Position | Forward |
| College | Maryland, then LSU |
| WNBA Draft | 2024, first round, 7th overall (Chicago Sky) |
| 2026 honors | Defensive Player of the Year, All-Star |
Early Life and Family
Angel Reese was born in Randallstown, Maryland, to Angel and Michael Reese. She became a McDonald’s All-American in 2020 and began her college career close to home at the University of Maryland.
College Career: From Maryland to LSU Champion
At Maryland, Reese was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team in 2021 and the Big Ten All-Defensive Team in 2022, and she earned third-team All-American honors from the Associated Press. She then transferred to LSU ahead of the 2022-23 season and helped lead the Tigers to the 2023 NCAA championship in her first year with the program.
That season she was the Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Tournament and a unanimous first-team All-American. In 2024 she was named SEC Player of the Year before declaring for the WNBA Draft.
WNBA Career: Chicago Sky to Atlanta Dream
The Chicago Sky selected Reese seventh overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft. As a rookie she made the All-Star team, was named to the WNBA All-Rookie Team and set the league’s single-season rebounding record. She was an All-Star again in her second season in Chicago, and she has led the league in rebounding in each of her first three seasons (2024 to 2026). Reese was traded to the Atlanta Dream in 2026.
Angel Reese 2026 Season Stats
In her first season with Atlanta, Reese played in 43 regular-season games and averaged 16.4 points, 12.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.8 steals per game, a career high in steals that ranked third in the league. She led the WNBA in rebounding again and was named the Defensive Player of the Year, along with a third All-Star selection.
| 2026 stat | Regular season |
|---|---|
| Games | 43 |
| Points | 16.4 |
| Rebounds | 12.1 (led the WNBA) |
| Assists | 2.8 |
| Steals | 1.8 |
| Blocks | 0.7 |
First WNBA Playoff Run: Dream Lead Liberty 2-0
The 2026 postseason is Reese’s first, after missing the playoffs in both of her seasons with the Sky. Atlanta swept the Washington Mystics in the first round, winning 92-77 and 93-75. Reese had 13 points and 12 rebounds in Game 1.
In the semifinals, the Dream beat the New York Liberty 92-82 in Game 1 on October 4, with Reese scoring 17 points with four steals and three blocks. In Game 2 on October 7, she scored 23 points and made all six of her free throws, including two with 4.3 seconds left in overtime, to lift Atlanta to a 101-98 win and a 2-0 series lead. The Dream won without leading scorer Allisha Gray, who missed Game 2 with a hand injury. Game 3 is Friday, October 9, in New York. Read our Liberty vs Dream prediction for the full series breakdown.
Unrivaled and Other Honors
Reese also plays in the Unrivaled 3-on-3 league for Rose BC. In 2025 she won the Unrivaled championship and was named the league’s Defensive Player of the Year.
Angel Reese Net Worth
No verified net worth figure has been publicly disclosed. Her income comes from her WNBA contract, Unrivaled and endorsements, but any specific number online should be treated as an unverified estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Angel Reese?
Angel Reese was born on May 6, 2002, in Randallstown, Maryland, so she is 24 years old in 2026.
What team does Angel Reese play for?
She plays for the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA, after being traded from the Chicago Sky in 2026. She also plays for Rose BC in Unrivaled.
Did Angel Reese win Defensive Player of the Year?
Yes. She was named the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year in her first season with the Dream.
What are Angel Reese’s 2026 stats?
She averaged 16.4 points, 12.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.8 steals per game over 43 regular-season games, and she led the WNBA in rebounding.
Has Angel Reese won a championship?
She won the 2023 NCAA championship with LSU and the 2025 Unrivaled championship. She has not yet won a WNBA title, but the Dream are one win from the 2026 WNBA Finals.
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