Rich Rodriguez and Angel Reese (Photos via USA Today)

Angel Reese could not be talking or trending online, and her name would still come up randomly.

Last month, the Chicago Sky star took her game from the court to the catwalk and made history in the process, becoming the first professional athlete to walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

Before that, Reese was already known as a fashionista, on and off the court, as she regularly showed off her style during the pregame runway.

That is something West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez had to speak about when it came to his own players.

Rodriguez took a considerable amount of time on his weekly coaches show to vent frustration over the way players dress and what they do with their uniforms.

According to Sports Illustrated, Rodriguez answered a question about a player exiting the Colorado game due to an exposed knee brace. He then took that time to go on an epic rant about uniform accessories that ended with a mention of Angel Reese.

“I tell our guys I don’t want to be the uniform police, but some of this stuff bothers me, Rodriguez said to kick off his rant.

“Like it’s not a towel they wear, it’s a tail. It’s not like you’re keeping your hands dry with something that’s three inches long and looks like a tail. I’m like, when in the hell did we start putting tails on our guys? It’s the same thing when you’re watching games and they got mouthpieces, but they ain’t using ’em. It’s just decoration. Not here. We don’t do that. You got a mouthpiece; you put it in your mouth.”

The next part of his rant followed a similar path as he spoke about the shoes the players are given versus the shoes they choose to wear.

“It’s the same way with shoes. You wear the shoes that we give you. You don’t go over there to get your own fancy shoes and put some sparkles on it or whatever the hell it is.”

Rich Rodriguez Mentions Angel Reese

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (John Jones-Imagn Images)
Coach Rodriguez is not a fan of how his players wear accessories that offer no benefit to their gameplay.

That means novelty mouthpieces or compression tights, and to bring his point home, he had to mention WNBA player Angel Reese.

“We let these kids wear all kinds of glow-in-the-dark mouthpieces and all kinds of crap like that. It drives me crazy. And it’s like, they wear these leggings, right? If you had a leg injury and you had a knee sprain or something, and the trainer gives you a knee sleeve to keep that tight, that’s understandable. But if you’re wearing just one long legging on one leg and nothing on the other, you’re just trying to be Angel Reese. That’s what I call ’em. Are you trying to make a fashion statement? She can get by with it. She’s in the WNBA. You’re a football player. No Angel Reese’s here.”

The 6-foot-3 Angel Reese is always the main topic of conversation. She is a former national champion at Louisiana State University and the 2023 NCAA Tournament’s Most Outstanding Player.

Reese has become one of the most visible figures in women’s sports.

Reese had a historic rookie season in the WNBA when she recorded the most consecutive double-doubles and the most double-doubles in a rookie season.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.