Angel Reese, the college basketball star who led LSU to the NCAA title, is one of the athletes that has been chosen to feature in Sports Illustrated’s classic Swimsuit Issue 2023 swimming costume catalogue.

“I embrace my body and who I am, and every mark on my body. I probably feel sexiest in a swimming costume,” said Angel Reese, who was photographed by Yu Tsai for the famous magazine.

The NCAA star’s viral troll of Caitlin Clark at the NCAA Final Four
Angel Reese, who was named ‘Player of the Year’, became very popular for her viral trolling of Caitlin Clark, at the NCAA Final Four.

Reese, a 21-year-old 1.91m forward who joined LSU this season after transferring from Maryland, had 15 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals and 1 block in the Final Four.

Angel Reese unveiled as Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue 2023 model

“Angel Reese is fighting the double standard in sports, especially for women. She is making a name for herself as a fierce competitor and an equally fierce advocate for the growth of women’s basketball.Her intensity, drive and passion to unapologetically be herself and stand up for what she believes in is helping to advance women in sport and is liberating the next generation to feel seen and heard.

“Our goal here is to help empower as many women as we can and we are beyond excited to do that alongside Angel Reese in the 2023 issue,” explained MJ Day, editor-in-chief of the Swimsuit Issue.