The WNBA offseason is generally to cool off the body, give it time to recover, and also upgrade the skills. But recently, the offseasons became more of updating the player profile and adding another venture to the list. Angel Reese excels in those categories, and the powerful forward is now a successful businesswoman, model, and actor off the court.
While her year 2025 has been a massive success, former WNBA star Tamera Young lauds the Sky forward for her unprecedented success, which she feels is a necessary part of the post-basketball period.
Ty Young With High Praise For Angel Reese
The Chi-town Barbie has been an inspiration for many young hoopers in the league, and her on and off-court success makes her a unique individual who delivers on every front in life. Former WNBA player and now Chicago Sky assistant coach Ty Young praised her for those achievements.
“What Angel Reese is doing by herself, you know, she’s a great kid that gets a lot of scrutiny, but she’s breaking barriers, and that’s the whole goal, like paving the way for the next generation. And that’s exactly what she’s doing. And it’s unfortunate that people criticize her and are like, ‘Oh, just play basketball,’ but no,” Young said.
A basketball star. A model. A businesswoman.
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) February 14, 2026
Angel Reese has manifested a busy life on and off the court as she establishes herself as a multi-hyphenate.@Reese10Angel pic.twitter.com/4p4Gy0i8lI
“You have to learn that you have to continue to build your brand. Basketball isn’t forever, and she herself is a business as well as a WNBA player. They’re gonna do what’s best for them, and I tell her all the time you have to do what’s best for you as well,” she said.
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While Reese found success with her Reebok signature shoe, she is now part of three movies. But it’s not only about her commercial success, but she also does philanthropic work, giving back to society and helping the needy.
Even though the player enjoyed huge success off the court, she missed playing in the 3-on-3 league and expressed a desire to play in the Unrivaled league. Well, her wish nearly became a command as her Rose BC side opened up a spot for her via trade.
Angel Reese Back Is Coming Back To Unrivaled
The 2024 rookie was a major factor in the Rose BC’s championship run in the inaugural season of the Unrivaled league. Due to injury, she missed the initial phase of the tournament, but a three-team trade handed her the opportunity to join the side once again, and this time, it could be a massive turnaround for the franchise if they could defend the title.
The former Defensive Player of the Year winner will once again take control of the paint region and rebounding department, allowing offensive stars like Kahleah Copper and Chelsa Gray to impact on the offensive end.