## Rising Star Angel Reese Looks to Lead WNBA Players

**Chicago Sky All-Star Shows Interest in Union Leadership After CBA Meeting**

Forty WNBA players attended the recent Collective Bargaining Agreement meeting with ownership during All-Star weekend in Indiana. Among them was Chicago Sky power forward Angel Reese, a two-time All-Star who made a significant impact despite not holding an official leadership role within the WNBPA. 


Reese's active participation and eagerness to learn about the union could signal her future aspirations for a leadership position within the organization. "I learned so much this past weekend how important it is to speak up and speak your voice," Reese shared following the meeting. "Coming down, I will be a union leader because I know how important it is."

Reese's Chicago teammate Elizabeth Williams, who currently serves as the secretary of the executive committee, praised Reese’s engagement. “She was really attentive in the meeting and asking me questions,” Williams stated. “And she’s asking questions even outside of that.” 


Even Seattle Storm power forward Nneka Ogwumike, the current WNBPA president, expressed enthusiasm for Reese's involvement. "I was so happy to see her in the CBA meeting," Ogwumike said. “She came to me and was like, ‘We should have more people.’ And I was like, ‘Oh!’ Because I was just happy we had that many players show up. And I thought, you know what? I need to think bigger.”

Ogwumike, who played a pivotal role in the league's 2020 CBA, recognizes the growing influence of young players like Reese and Indiana Fever point guard Caitlin Clark. "They show a lot that they care about our generation, not just theirs,” Reese acknowledged. “They don’t know how much longer they’ll be playing. They’re doing it for our younger generation.”

The WNBA has experienced significant growth recently, thanks in part to the success of young stars like Reese. The league recently secured a $200 million media rights broadcasting deal and is projected to earn over $1 billion in expansion fees as it expands throughout the decade. 

On the court, Reese continues to shine for the Chicago Sky.  Despite some inconsistencies on offense, she has proven herself to be a formidable defender and rebounder. Across 22 games played, the 6-foot-3 LSU product averages 13.8 points on shooting splits of .448/.211/.778 (all improvements over her rookie season), along with 12.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.4 steals, and 0.6 blocks per game.

Reese's dedication to both the game and the future of the WNBA sets her up as a potential force within the league for years to come.





## Rising Star Angel Reese Looks to Lead WNBA Players

**Chicago Sky All-Star Shows Interest in Union Leadership After CBA Meeting**

Forty WNBA players attende

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Chicago Sky All-Star Angel Reese Eyeing Another New Off-Court Role