
Angel Reese Reflects on Challenging Times with Kim Mulkey at LSU, Credits Her for WNBA Preparation
Angel Reese discusses her ups and downs under coach Kim Mulkey at LSU, revealing how those experiences shaped her for professional basketball.
Angel Reese, who played her final two college seasons with the LSU Tigers, navigated her time with coach Kim Mulkey, stating that while she found it difficult at times, it ultimately prepared her for the next step in her professional career in the WNBA.
During a recent preseason game against Brazil at LSU, where Reese scored 15 points and collected 10 rebounds, she opened up about her conflicting feelings towards Mulkey.
“She prepared me for the WNBA; practices were long and made me tough for training camp. You can’t break me with anything a coach might say, because I went through Kim Mulkey.”
Translation: “She prepared me for the WNBA; practices were long and it made me tough for training camp. You can’t break me with anything a coach might say, because I’ve been through Kim Mulkey.”
Reese acknowledged that she sometimes hated her experience under Mulkey, but expressed gratitude in hindsight, recognizing that the challenges facilitated her growth and dominance in her rookie WNBA season.
The Chicago Sky are set to continue their preseason play with upcoming games against the Minnesota Lynx.