LSU Tigers’ star player, Angel Reese, finds herself in the midst of controversy, have a look at her GPA and net worth
Angel Reese was suspended from the team and at the center of a storm involving accusations, feuds, and questions about her academic performance.
Angel Reese was suspended from the team and at the center of a storm involving accusations, feuds, and questions about her academic performance.
The saga began when Reese was notably absent from the lineup in a game against Southeastern Louisiana, raising eyebrows and prompting speculations about the reasons behind her suspension.
Angel Reese LSU GPA, basketball stats and net worth in 2023
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One prevalent rumor circulating is that her academic performance, specifically a GPA lower than 2.0, may be the cause which was mentioned in the feud between Angel Resse’s mother Angel Webb and Flau’jae Johnson’s mother Kim Brooks.
The rumor can only be confirmed by the university since no official data on the student-athletes GPAs exist but players can’t play collegiate sports, whether basketball, football or volleyball, if they have a GPA of less than 1.8. If that happened in Reese’s case, then her GPA could be lower than 1.8.
Webb’s Instagram story, criticizing messages with grammatical errors, set off a chain of events leading to Brooks hinting at Reese’s alleged low GPA. The exchange between the mothers brought the academic aspect into the limelight.
Reese, coming off a stellar 2022-23 season with LSU, where she led the team to a national championship, now finds herself under scrutiny. The absence of specific reasons for her suspension has fueled speculation about possible locker room issues.
Coach Mulkey, addressing the media, expressed disappointment in individual players’ toughness and leadership after the Tigers’ upset in the season opener. However, she remained tight-lipped about the specifics of Reese’s suspension.
At just 21 years old, Reese has already achieved a lot, including a reported net worth of $1.3 million and this is largely due to her impressive basketball skills, which have led to numerous brand partnerships as an ambassador and influencer.
Reese’s college career began at the St Francis Academy in Baltimore, where she led the school’s team to three championships and two conference titles while averaging 18 points and 20 rebounds.
She led the university to a 34-2 record and the Final Four, where the team claimed the national championship. Reese was named the MVP and Reese had averages of 23.0 ppg and 15.4 rpg last season, along with 34 double-doubles, setting a single-season record.
Coach Mulkey has maintained that Reese will return to the court “sooner than later.” However, she firmly asserted that the reasons for Reese’s absence are not related to academic performance, dispelling the notion that a low GPA is the cause.
Kim Mulkey on Angel Reese's absence:
"Angel was not in uniform. Angel is a part of this basketball team, and we hope she's back with the team soon. I'm not gonna answer any more than that." #LSU— Reed Darcey (@byreeddarcey) November 18, 2023
As the LSU Tigers prepare for upcoming games in the Cayman Islands Classic, the focus remains on resolving the internal issues affecting the team.
Coach Mulkey’s commitment to protecting her players and maintaining the team’s unity underscores the familial nature of the locker room, even in the face of external scrutiny.
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