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Angel Reese Hand Injury Gets Siginificant Update Entering 2025 WNBA Season 12 Jan 17, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Rae Burrell (12) of the Vinyl battles for possession with Lexie Hull (10) and Angel Reese (5) of the Rose in the first half of the Unrivaled women’s professional 3v3 basketball league at Wayfair Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

'Year 2 Day 1': Angel Reese Hypes Up Chicago Sky Sophomore Year Ahead Of 2025 WNBA Season

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Dan Agulto | Last updated Apr 28, 2025 10:53 AM ET

The WNBA 2024 season was a rollercoaster for Angel Reese, but even with the bumps, it was a successful ride. Battling through a hand injury, the Chicago Sky star still made major noise in her rookie year and is now locked in for an even bigger sophomore season.

As training camp kicked off Sunday, Reese took to X to share her excitement, posting, “Year 2… Day 1 Let’s do it!” It’s clear the “Chi-Town Barbie” is ready to level up.

Drafted seventh overall by the Sky last year, Reese quickly proved she belonged, leading the entire league in rebounds per game. While she faced some growing pains on the offensive end, she soaked up every lesson and now looks poised to take another big leap in 2025.

Even during the offseason, Reese stayed locked in. She laced up for Rose Basketball Club in the Unrivaled league, averaging a strong double-double of 13.3 points and 12.1 rebounds per game. More importantly, she’s been learning under the guidance of WNBA legend Lisa Leslie and veterans like Kahleah Copper and Chelsea Gray — a mentorship that’s clearly shaping her game and her mindset.

Angel Reese attributes success to her OWN self

Angel Reese has always been about self-belief, and she’s not letting the outside noise get to her.

From her college days to her rookie year, Reese has been in the spotlight, dealing with plenty of support but also her share of critics. But she’s learned one major life hack: tune it all out.

LOOK: Angel Reese & Mom Supporting Julian Reese's Maryland Terrapins Game Vs Florida Gators With Custom Shirts 8 Jan 17, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Angel Reese (5) of the Rose takes a shot against the Vinyl in the first half of the Unrivaled women’s professional 3v3 basketball league at Wayfair Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

In a message posted Thursday on X, Reese made it clear she’s focused on her journey.

“y’all be feeling too entitled thinking y’all opinions matter about somebody else’s life instead of minding your own business,” she wrote. “I promise you win at life when you just live your OWN life and mind your OWN business. I PROMISE.

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REPORT: Angel Reese Actively Seeking To Improve Sky Roster Suggesting Changes To Team Executives Through 'Unrivaled' 6 Jan 17, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Rhyne Howard (10) of the Vinyl looks to pass as Angel Reese (5) of the Rose and teammate Brittney Sykes, left, close in during the second half of the Unrivaled women’s professional 3v3 basketball league at Wayfair Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Coming from humble beginnings, raised by a single mom, Reese knows firsthand that nothing comes easy. She’s had to grind for every success, and now, she’s thriving on the biggest stage in women’s basketball.

With her mindset sharper than ever and her game on the rise, Angel Reese is proving that she’s here to stay — and the best is still yet to come.

This article first appeared on Hardwood Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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