Angel Reese (Photo via @CourtsideFilms Twitter)
A video of a 16-year-old Angel Reese making easy work of the opponents in her youth league has gone viral on social media.

Long before she became a household name in college for the LSU Tigers, Angel Reese established herself as one of the top high school prospects in the country. She starred at St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, Maryland, leading the team to one IAAM A Conference championship.

While she was in high school, the 2020 McDonald’s All-American selection also played for Team Takeover, a youth team in the Amateur Athletic Union.

The Courtside Films X/Twitter account posted a video of a 16-year-old Angel Reese dominating for Team Takeover in an AAU game. And the future Chicago Sky star certainly made it look easy on the court:

Fast forward to 2025, and the 23-year-old Reese has established herself as one of the WNBA’s best and most popular players. Before suffering a season-ending wrist injury in her rookie 2024 season, Reese briefly set the WNBA single-season rebound record (446), though it was broken by Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson (451).

The 2023 NCAA national champion averaged 13.6 points, 13.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game in her WNBA rookie season.

Angel Reese Is Having An Excellent Sophomore Season For The Chicago Sky

Angel Reese (Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images)

Reese has picked up where she left off in 2024, averaging 12.4 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.8 steals per game. Her 12.6 rebounds per contest lead the league by a wide margin, with the aforementioned A’ja Wilson second at 9.4.

The Sky have the second-worst record in the WNBA at 5-11, but they’re only 2.5 games behind LAs Vegas for the final playoff spot.

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.