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Angel Reese's rise hasn't slowed since she stepped into the WNBA-and the latest trophy on her shelf proves it. On Sunday night, the Chicago Sky forward took home the 2025 BET Sportswoman of the Year award, her second in a row and third overall.
That puts Reese in rare air: the only other woman to win the award three times is none other than Serena Williams. And she didn't exactly have an easy path-this year's nominees included Olympic icons and league MVPs like Simone Biles, Coco Gauff, Dawn Staley, A'ja Wilson, and Juju Watkins.
But Reese has momentum. Her rookie season was record-setting. She grabbed more rebounds in a season (446) than any player before her, tied the league's record for consecutive double-doubles, and brought a relentless energy to every game. She wasn't just good-she was dominant.
More Than Stats: Reese Is a Cultural Force in the WNBA
Off the court, Reese is becoming a face of the league in ways that stats alone can't measure. She's the most-followed WNBA player on Instagram with 4.6 million followers, and her influence shows no signs of slowing down.
She also made waves in the new 3x3 league, Unrivaled, where she led Rose BC to its first title, dropped the first-ever 20-20 game, and was named Defensive Player of the Year. That's not a side hustle-that's legacy-building.
Then there's her work through the Angel C. Reese Foundation, which focuses on giving young girls access to sports, education, and financial tools. It's no surprise BET took all that into .
And yet, the conversation around Reese isn't just about what she's doing-it's also about who she's up against.
The rivalry with Caitlin Clark continues to stir debate and drive headlines. WNBA legend Candace Parker recently addressed the comparisons on Jemele Hill's Spolitics podcast, saying: "It's like comparing apples and oranges... I'm not falling into that."
Still, the clash is helping draw eyes. According to Sports Media Watch, WNBA viewership is up 31% from last season-and that's no coincidence. The Reese-Clark rivalry may be polarizing, but it's also pushing the league into the mainstream.
As for Reese? She's still racking up wins, both in the box score and beyond it. Whether it's through her play, her presence, or her platform, she's shaping the future of women's basketball-and she's just getting warmed up.