Angel Reese comes up with an ingenious and endearing nickname for her growing WNBA fanbse.
WNBA and Chicago Sky supporters have taken a quick liking to Angel Reese as she has won them over with her relentless work ethic, exceptional rebounding abilities, and never-ending drive. She now wishes to give back to Sky fans who have supported her.
After scoring a career-high 25 points against rival Caitlin Clark and her Indiana Fever, Reese is progressively improving as she makes her way in the WNBA amongst tough competition. Reese has given some of her devoted fans—who have followed her during her time at LSU—a new moniker.
Reese salutes her “pieces”
In a viral tweet on Tuesday, Reese asked where her “Reese’s Pieces” were — the nickname she has assigned her loyal fans, and a play on her last name as well as the famous peanut butter candy manufactured by Hershey.
The roll call prompted a wave of responses on Twitter/X as Reese rallied her fans for the games ahead. The 6-9 Sky are in possession of the WNBA’s eighth and final playoff spot, and Chicago has nine games between now and the Olympic break in mid-July — with the first game in that stretch taking place at Wintrust Arena on Thursday night against the defending champion Las Vegas Aces.
Reese will no doubt relish a matchup with reigning MVP A’ja Wilson and her Aces, as it gives the rookie a chance to continue an impressive streak. Reese has posted eight consecutive points-rebounds double-doubles — a league record for a first-year player — and she has shot better than 50 percent from the floor in consecutive games.