In the fast-paced game of basketball, it’s not just about making the right moves on the court—it’s about leveraging every opportunity off the court. Angel Reese, a rising star in the WNBA, has mastered both. The power forward’s determination to dominate both basketball and business has made her a force to be reckoned with, and she’s not slowing down anytime soon.

According to a recent episode of ‘Good Follow’ hosted by Ros Gold-Onwude, Reese has been completing side quests even while competing in the Unrivaled League. Onwude shared an anecdote that sheds light on the full extent of Reese’s ambition: “I mean, sure, it helps her ability to storytell, but she did that for her team. And then I thought this was really impressive. Unrivaled just started, and Angel Reese could have taken a hiatus from her podcast Unapologetically Angel, which I think is awesome and she’s crushing. But instead, within the first week of play, she has already used one of their three content studios to tape her show.”

Reese’s ability to balance her basketball career and media presence speaks volumes about her work ethic. While many athletes would focus solely on their performance, Reese uses every opportunity to build her brand. The fact that she utilized one of Unrivaled’s studios within days of its opening shows her commitment to her personal projects. This doesn’t just make Reese a top-tier player; it makes her a savvy entrepreneur.

But Reese’s ambitions don’t stop at podcasting. Her Attack the Bag mantra—an unrelenting focus on financial success and opportunity—is gaining recognition.

As Monique Billings, a former WNBA star, shared about Reese, “And from interviews that I’ve heard, it seems like these are dreams that she’s had since a young girl. So being intentional to attack the bag to execute, it’s really cool because it just seems like she had a vision. She sees where she wants her life to go. And it’s like the sky’s the limit. I want to be on a cereal box. I want to have a podcast. I see so much for her and her future. I don’t know why when you guys said, ‘Rose,’ I’m like, she should have a perfume, like a rose-scented perfume or something like that.”

Although Monique’s ideas are brilliant, Reese will have to show more of that focus on court to help Rose BC pull of a victory in the upcoming games

Angel Reese: Expanding her brand beyond basketball

Reese’s goals aren’t just about basketball—they’re about creating a legacy that extends into fashion, media, and more. As the 2024 WNBA Peak Performer in Rebounds, she now brings that same determination to Unrivaled’s fast-paced format, where focus is key.

In the recent game, Reese played an essential role in her team’s performance, even though they fell short against Napheesa Collier’s Lunar Owls in a 70-79 loss. Reese contributed 12 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist, but her presence on the court isn’t just defined by stats. As she continues to grow her influence and expand her horizons, Reese’s impact on the WNBA and beyond is only just beginning.

Reese’s approach to her career, her podcast, and her business ventures is an example for others in the league and beyond. She’s not only attacking the basket—she’s attacking her future with the same unrelenting focus that makes her a force to be reckoned with in basketball.