Will Angel Reese fit with Chicago Sky? ‘She’s a winner’

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Paired with Kamilla Cardoso and on a team that gave her a vote of confidence, Reese is set up well to develop in Chicago.

Heading into the WNBA Draft, one general manager called “an enigma.” Regardless of her extensive college resume — national champion, three-time All-American, SEC player of the year — questions still existed about her fit in the . The had no such uncertainty. The Sky telegraphed their intentions to select the LSU star more than 24 hours before the draft with a massive trade that compromised their future but allowed them to select the player they wanted at No. 7.

I wanted to start over,” Reese said. “I had been at a high since the national championship, and I want to hit rock bottom. I want to be a rookie again. I want to be knocked down by vets, and I want to be able to get up and grow and be a sponge.” The pairing of Reese and Cardoso is tantalizing on paper. The two have played against each other dating back to high school and are familiar with each other’s games.

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