Ahead of her return to Baton Rouge, Reese credited coach Kim Mulkey for toughening her up and said, "My life just changed," after winning a national championship there in 2023.

Angel Reese only played two seasons for LSU, but the Bayou Barbie remains a beloved figure in Baton Rouge. On Friday, Reese will be the headliner once again at LSU's Pete Maravich Assembly Center (PMAC) when the Chicago Sky take on the Brazil national team in a WNBA preseason game.

The 2025 WNBA preseason schedule will get underway Friday with two games, including the Chicago Sky's matchup against the Brazilian national team, which will take place on LSU's campus in Baton Rouge.