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Chicago Sky Reveal Angel Reese Decision Ahead of WNBA Draft Lottery

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Nov 15, 2024 7:18 PM ET

The 2025 WNBA draft lottery is set to take place on Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. ET, broadcast on ESPN.

Each franchise in the draft lottery will have a representative present, accepting their position for the upcoming draft.

On Friday, the Chicago Sky announced that Angel Reese would be in attendance as the team's WNBA draft lottery rep.

"Introducing Angel Reese as our 2024 Draft Lottery rep," posted the Chicago Sky on X. "Now we're REALLY ready for Sunday."

The Chicago Sky currently have a 22.70% chance to earn the No. 1 overall draft pick, per CBS Sports.

Introducing @Reese10Angel as our 2024 Draft Lottery rep

Now we’re REALLY ready for Sunday #Skytown pic.twitter.com/f82PARu9wZ
— Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) November 15, 2024

Fans were excited about the Sky announcing Reese as the lottery rep, posting their immediate reactions online.

"BANNGGGGG," said one fan.

"Barbie," said another fan with two heart eyes and a fire emoji.

"yessss baby! The ChiTown Barbie in the house," mentioned one fan.

"Look forward to changing our future," said one fan.

"Reese will bring the #1 pick back to Chicago!!!" said another fan.

"Angel the Good Luck charm. Let your magic work on Sunday!!!!" commented one fan.

While Chicago ended the 2024 season with a 13-27 record, finishing outside the playoffs as the No. 10 team in the standings, the future looks bright.

Reese appears to be the cornerstone of the Sky franchise. The 6-foot-3 forward averaged 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds per game during her rookie season, leading the league in average rebounds while being the only rookie to average a double-double.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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