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The new Chicago Sky star is ready to put college behind her.
ngel Reesesays her mother is relieved she can “live her best life” after revealing she will graduate on time fromLSUon Saturday to collect her degree.
Reeseis set to graduate from LSU on Saturday, bringing an official end to her four-year college career, as she now turns her focus to becoming a professional basketball player.
The No.7 overall pick in the2024 WNBA DraftjoinedChicago Skyin April and will make her debut this week for her new team, and that was followed by the exciting news of her graduation to celebrate her academic achievements.
The 22-year-old wrote on her X account: “ahhh i graduate on saturday!!! ON TIME IN MY 4 YEARS i don’t have to wake up and think about another assignment lmaoooo. i called my momma & she running around the house so happy cause she know all the odds that were against me & she so happy it’s all over and i can live my best life now.”
It will be a relief forReese, who can focus on making her debut for theSkyagainst theDallas Wingson Wednesday evening, in more ways than one after receiving criticism about her GPA.
A bizarre row ends in Reese victory
It comes after a bizarre row erupted between her mom and the mother of her LSU team-mateFlau’jae Johnsonon social media over grammar, which she then linked toReese’s school struggles.
Reesewas benched for an early portion of the LSU season over an undisclosed reason, with rumors that her low GPA was to blame.
Angel Reese’s mom,Angel Webb Reese, posted a message on Instagram that called out people for not spelling correctly in texts. That comment sparked a replyfrom Kia Brooks, the mother ofFlua’jae Johnson, who launched an astonishing attack on theReeses.
“You definitely know about grammar errors when your daughter got a 2.0 or less GPA. And in fact when writing your smart message you didn’t capitalize nor did you use any periods,”Brookssaid.
“Stop being petty, fake and hateful, and take responsibility for you and your daughters actions. Your just as responsible you raised her that way.”
ButReese, with a professional career and net worth of $1.7million to add to her college degree, will have the last laugh.
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What makes Las Vegas Aces Star Kelsey Plum praise Rookie Kate Martin so much: “She makes everyone better”
Former Iowa standout Kate Martin is making quite an impression in Las Vegas. Aces star Kelsey Plum had nothing but praise for the former Hawkeye, saying she’s an “amazing sponge,” and that “she makes people better” on the court.
It certainly sounds like Kate Martin has a bright future in the WNBA. That’s according to Las Vegas Aces star Kelsey Plum, who praised the former Iowa standout in a recent Zoom interview with reporters.
Martin, a second-round selection by the Aces in the 2024 WNBA Draft, has been playing for a roster spot ever since hearing her name called in mid-April. It sounds like she’s made quite the impression on Plum, a two-time WNBA All-Star and two-time champion in the league.
The former Hawkeye is also making an impression on coach Becky Hammon.
“Kate Martin is awesome. Kate Martin picks up things so quickly, she’s an amazing sponge,”Plum said. “I think Becky nicknamed her Kate ‘Money’ Martin. I think that’s gonna stick.
“And when I say ‘money,’ it’s not just about scoring and stuff, she’s just in the right place at the right time. She just makes people better. And that’s what Becky values, that’s what our coaching staff values and that’s why she’s gonna be a great asset to our team.”
Martin played at Iowa from 2019-24, helping lead the Hawkeyes to three Big Ten Tournament titles and a pair of NCAA national championship game appearances. She had the best season of her career in 2023-24, averaging 13.1 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.
Martin survived another round of team cuts, putting her closer to earning a roster spot with the Aces for the regular season. Las Vegas doesn’t have a preseason game until Saturday, May 11, playing the Peurto Rico National Team.
As for Martin, her goal is simple: Put everything she has on the court every single rep.
“I’m not trying to prove anything, I’m trying to be myself,”she said, “give my best effort every single rep.”
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Gabbie Marshall's Departure Marks an Emotional Farewell from Iowa Women's Basketball: 'My Inner Child Would Overflow with Pride at This Moment
Gabbie Marshall is etched in the college basketball lore because of what she contributed to a historic Iowa Hawkeye group over the past several years. Marshall’s basketball career is over as she’ll be moving to North Carolina to pursue a Masters in occupational therapy.
IOWA CITY, Iowa–Gabbie Marshall is etched in the college basketball lore because of what she contributed to a historic Iowa Hawkeye group over the past several years. Marshall’s basketball career is over as she’ll be moving to North Carolina to pursue a Masters in occupational therapy.
On Sunday afternoon, Marshall, who has now been removed from basketball for six weeks, has finally had the chance to reflect on all that she has accomplished throughout her five year career as a Hawkeye. In an emotional Instagram post, she pulled back the curtain and gave her perspective.
“As I am nearing my last month in Iowa Cit ready to take on the next chapter of my life, I have had lots of time to reflect on all the incredible memories I have made, opportunities I have been given, people I have met, and friendships that will last forever because of the game of basketball,”Marshall wrote.
“It has been my whole life for the past 18 years, I appreciate all the highs and lows, lessons I have learned and everything in between. Five-year-old me would be so proud of how far I have come and all that I have experienced.”
“Most importantly I think about the journey I have been on these last 5 years at the place where I was able to live out my dreams and accomplish so much more than I could’ve even imagined. Thank you Iowa and Hawkeye Nation for being my home away from home, for showing me so much love and support & for giving me the best ending to the sport that has shaped my life.”
Marshall became the first Iowa women’s basketball player to record 200 3-pointers and 200 steals in a career. She was known for her defensive prowess, especially during the two deep NCAA Tournament appearance runs. While Marshall didn’t stuff the stat-sheet, her ability to be clutch when it mattered has always stood out.
When Marshall got going from three-point range, Iowa’s offense was lethal. Marshall wasn’t the leading scorer, but her importance to the Hawkeyes is something that fans took notice of. They gravitated to her for that. They loved her for it.
Under Lisa Bluder, there have been few more important things than the team culture. Marshall was part of a graduating group that set the standard that Jan Jensen’s crew will have to follow-up.
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