‘I’ve Been Attacked So Many Times’: The aftermath of Angel Reese’s emotional press conference interview

by Hunter Gilmore LSU has bowed out of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament. In the aftermath of a hard-fought battle, LSU Tigers star Angel Reese sat before the media. Her emotions were raw as she revealed how she’s been attacked, sexualized, and threatened since taking home the 2023 NCAA title last year.& Reese and LSU’s season ended following a 94-87 defeat against Iowa in the Elite Eight. It was a bitter pill to swallow for Reese and her team, especially in a much-anticipated rematch against the University of Iowa and their star player, Caitlin Clark.& However, it was not just the loss that weighed heavy on Reese’s heart she addressed to the press. It was a burden much deeper, one that transcended both on and off the court.& In a poignant moment, Reese shared her struggles with the world, revealing a side of her story that often goes unseen. “I’ve been through so much. I’ve seen so much. I’ve been attacked so many times. Death threats. I’ve been sexualized. I’ve been threatened,” Reese expressed.& It was a glaring reminder of the harsh realities that athletes, especially women of color, face in the spotlight. Reese went on to reveal how she...