Angel Reese, a standout player for LSU women’s basketball, and her former college coach, Kim Mulkey, shared a heartfelt embrace after Reese was selected by the Chicago Sky as the No. 7 overall pick in the WNBA Draft. Mulkey attended the draft in Brooklyn to witness Reese’s momentous achievement, alongside other top prospects like Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, who was chosen as the No. 1 overall pick by the Indiana Fever.
As Reese exited the stage following her draft selection, Mulkey was there to welcome her with a heartfelt embrace. The two shared a lingering moment, savoring the culmination of the two successful seasons Reese enjoyed during her time in Baton Rouge.
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— LSU Women's Basketball (@LSUwbkb) April 16, 2024
Mulkey and Reese have experienced an emotional rollercoaster in recent weeks, as their quest for a second consecutive national championship came to an end with a heartbreaking loss to Iowa in the Elite Eight round.
Mulkey’s emotions were evident as she fought back tears while recounting the challenges of the season in a recent interview. Similarly, Reese became emotional as she discussed the hardships she faced over the past year following the disappointing loss to Iowa.