Angel Reese, Angel Webb Reese, and Caitlin Clark all made returns to their respective alma maters for the WNBA preseason games. Reese’s mother posted a cryptic message targeting Clark and her former college team, the Iowa Hawkeyes. Reese’s return to LSU drew in 6,373 fans, while Clark’s return to the Hawkeyes’ arena attracted nearly 15,000 spectators.
After Reese’s return game for the Chicago Sky, her mother, Angel Webb Reese, posted a pointed message on social media seemingly aimed at the comparisons in attendance between Reese’s game and Clark’s upcoming game at Iowa. Reese’s mom highlighted the championship banners in the rafters, alluding to LSU’s NCAA championship in 2023 over Iowa.
In her post, Angel Webb emphasized the distinction between the two players and their respective journeys, emphasizing the championship success of her daughter. The post was met with a strong response but comments were disabled.
Clark put on an impressive performance in her return to Iowa, scoring 16 points and contributing across various statistical categories. Tickets for Clark’s return game were reportedly selling for an average price of $670. The upcoming face-off between Clark’s Fever and Reese’s Sky on May 17 is highly anticipated.
Both players have garnered significant attention and success in their basketball careers, and their competitive spirit continues as they prepare to face each other in the upcoming season opener.
