Angel Reese is a name that carries significant weight. While she is one of the best athletes in the WNBA, the Chicago Sky star has also made a significant impact on the game, both on and off the court. Recently, the rookie star has been making waves in the fashion industry. After debuting for Victoria’s Secret, Reese recently spotlighted the Amazon fashion collaboration at the CFDA Awards.
Unfortunately, despite so much success, Chi-Town Barbie has been subjected to some significant criticism. In a 2025 game back in May, racial slurs were hurled at Reese for confronting Caitlin Clark.
However, despite all such negativity, there are still people stepping up to support the Sky star. And one such name is undoubtedly Last-Tear Poa.
Last-Tear Poa Praises Angel Reese’s Impact On Female Basketball
LSU star Poa pointed out recently that Reese has had a big contribution to women’s basketball getting so much attention recently. Back in July, Poa appeared in an exclusive interview with basketball.com.au.
As the interview resurfaced, Poa could be heard saying, “I might get hate for this, but she’s the main reason why women’s basketball changed that year. She brought intensity and stood on business. I loved playing with Angel. I wish I could again. She taught me a lot, on and off the court. Being the point guard, when I got the ball, she was running, she made things easy. And if we shot, she’d get the rebound. Her shoulders were heavy, but she wore that crown to the top.”
"I might get hate for this, but she’s the main reason why women’s basketball changed. I loved playing with Angel — I wish I could again. She taught me a lot — on and off the court. Her shoulders were heavy, but she wore that crown to the top.”
— I talk hoops 🏀 (@trendyhoopstars) November 13, 2025
— Last-Tear Poa on Angel Reese… pic.twitter.com/WSF07ACnhd
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Surely, the LSU star seems to be significantly impressed by the Bayou Barbie. After all, the Sky star became the first basketball player to feature a solo cover on Vogue’s Winter edition of 2025. Meanwhile, Poa is not alone. DiJonai Carrington, too, credited Reese for taking a lot of risks.
Angel Reese Gets Lauded By DiJonai Carrington For Her Off-Court Moves
Reese has been on a spree this offseason. While she received a lot of praise from her WNBA teammates for featuring in Victoria’s Secret, Reese recently reflected on her journey from the Burger store to the ramp.
Impressed by her actions, Lynx forward, Carrington stated, “Honestly, 20 years back, nobody even imagined that in 20 years somebody would be walking Victoria’s Secret runway. No, absolutely not. Now, imagine that happening, the girls are now imagining in 20 years, I will be this, this, this and that. That was the risk for Angel to take. She is a basketball player, that’s not all she is, but to walk a runway with millions of people (watching), that’s a risk, but she did it for the next generations,” Carrington said.
dijonai with a beautiful answer about her hopes for the future of the wnba, also credits Angel for taking risks and opening doors for current players and younger generations. pic.twitter.com/C2YEMG33Zz
— montana ☻🍉 (@backindacloset) October 29, 2025
Thus, with Reese making waves, it looks like she is not only bringing in a change for herself but also for the entire female basketball community.