Angel Reese Net Worth 2025: How the WNBA Star Built Her $1.7M Fortune

As of 2025, Angel Reese’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $1.7 million. Celebrity Net Worth and Parade Magazine both place her in that range, while sites such as Sportskeeda, NetWorthandBio.com, and others often cite figures up to $2 million (Parade). Reese is best known as a professional basketball player, a standout forward for the WNBA’s Chicago Sky and a former NCAA champion at LSU. She built her wealth through a combination of collegiate NIL earnings, her rookie WNBA salary, endorsement deals, ownership and investing, and media ventures. This article explores how she built that fortune, her income sources, achievements, philanthropic efforts, and where she stands in 2025.

Early Life & Background

Angel C. Reese was born May 6, 2002, in Randallstown, Maryland. Her zodiac sign is Taurus (Wikipedia). She grew up in a basketball family; her mother, Angel Reese Sr., starred at UMBC and later played professionally in Luxembourg. Her father, Michael Reese, played college basketball at Boston College and Loyola (Maryland) before a professional career overseas, though the two are not close. Angel was raised by her mother and grandparents, with her younger brother Julian also playing basketball at Maryland. Her stepbrother, Mikael Hopkins, is a professional player, and her cousin Jordan Hawkins helped win the 2023 NCAA men’s championship with UConn (Wikipedia).

From a young age, Angel played basketball in AAU leagues, inspired by WNBA stars like Candace Parker and Maya Moore, as well as Baltimore’s Muggsy Bogues. Besides basketball, she pursued ballet, gymnastics, swimming and track in her childhood (Wikipedia).

She attended St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, where she excelled on the court and earned McDonald’s All-American honors in 2020. She began college at UMBC before transferring to LSU, where she completed her degree in communications/interdisciplinary studies while leading LSU to a national title (Players Bio).

Career Beginnings

Angel began her college basketball career at UMBC, where her mother had played, before transferring to LSU in 2022. At LSU, she became a household name. During her junior season (2022–23), she helped lead LSU to its first-ever NCAA women’s basketball championship, earning SEC Player of the Year and All-American honors (The Guardian, Wikipedia).

As an LSU star, Reese signed NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals worth approximately $1.7–1.8 million, making her one of the top-earning female college athletes. Sources like On3 and Sportskeeda report her NIL value surpassed $1.8 million as of early 2025 (Sportskeeda). She held dozens of endorsement partnerships during her college years with brands including McDonald’s, Reebok, Amazon, Coach, PlayStation and Sonic, among others (Talksport).

Her collegiate rise was captured in the Amazon Prime docuseries The Money Game: LSU, which premiered September 2024 and explored the impact of NIL contracts on athletes including Reese and Livvy Dunne (Wikipedia).

Rise to Fame

Angel declared for the 2024 WNBA Draft via an exclusive Vogue photo shoot, shortly after LSU’s tournament exit. She was selected 7th overall by the Chicago Sky (The Guardian). Her rookie season began in May 2024. She made an immediate impact, averaging double-digit points and record-setting rebounds. Reese recorded the longest streak of consecutive double-doubles (15) by a WNBA rookie, breaking Candace Parker’s record (Wikipedia).

In early 2025 she starred in Unrivaled, a women’s 3-on-3 basketball league. Late season, she featured with Rose BC, made the All-Unrivaled Second Team, and earned Defensive Player of the Year as her team won the inaugural championship (Wikipedia).

Media coverage from The Guardian, Reuters, ESPN and others praised her on-court achievements and marketing power. Her rivalry with Caitlin Clark boosted WNBA viewership, while her social media presence exploded (Talksport).

Income Streams & Ventures

WNBA Salary

Angel signed a four-year rookie contract worth $324,383 with the Chicago Sky. Her salary increased annually—from $73,439 in 2024, to $74,909 in 2025, $82,399 in 2026, and $93,636 in 2027, pending team options (esoftskills.com).

NIL & Endorsement Deals

During her LSU years, Reese accumulated roughly $1.7–1.8 million in NIL earnings. Brands included Reebok, McDonald’s, Amazon, PlayStation, Coach, Raising Cane’s, Wingstop, Bose, Xfinity, TurboTax and many more (Sportskeeda).

In professional life she signed deals with Hershey’s Reese’s Pieces, Reebok (with a future signature shoe launching in 2026), plus collaborations with Beats by Dre, Disney, Topps, Airbnb, and others (Wikipedia).

Podcast & Social Media

Angel launched her podcast, Unapologetically Angel, in September 2024 via Playmaker network, with a new episode weekly (Wikipedia). Her Instagram followers grew from ~450K before the 2023 NCAA title to over 4–5 million by early 2025, making her the most followed WNBA player on social media (Wikipedia, Sportskeeda, sportzhive.com).

Business & Investments

In May 2024, Reese became a minority owner in DC Power FC, a USL Super League women’s soccer team in Washington, D.C. She also holds equity in the Unrivaled league, among its first players to sign (Wikipedia).

Angel also expressed interest in fashion via representation by The Society Management, hinting at future ventures beyond sports (Wikipedia).

Real Estate

At age 22, in early 2025, Reese announced she had bought her first home, calling it a milestone—“retired my momma” and becoming a homeowner. While she hasn’t disclosed the location or price, outlets report it as part of her growing net worth of approximately $1.8 million (Sportsdunia).

Major Achievements and Awards

Angel’s awards include:

• 2023 NCAA champion with LSU’s women’s basketball team (The Guardian, Wikipedia).
• SEC Player of the Year and two-time All-American at LSU (The Guardian, Wikipedia).
• WNBA All-Star in her rookie season (2025) (Wikipedia, Sportskeeda).
• All-Unrivaled Second Team and Defensive Player of the Year in the 3-on-3 league’s inaugural season (Wikipedia).
• Set WNBA rookie record for most consecutive double-doubles (15) (Wikipedia, Sportskeeda).

These milestones have earned recognition in major news outlets and leagues’ official broadcasts.

Personal Life

Angel is single, with no public marriage or children as of mid‑2025 (Sportskeeda, Wikipedia). She occasionally shares personal updates on Instagram and spoke candidly on her high living costs, including $8,000 rent, noting:

“I don’t even think [the WNBA salary] pays one of my bills, literally.” (marketwatch.com)

She is known for her bold style—nicknamed Bayou Barbie at LSU, later Chi-Town Barbie in Chicago. She trademarked the phrase “Bayou Barbie,” though the application was denied. Fans began calling themselves “Reese’s Pieces,” leading to her brand partnership with Hershey’s (Wikipedia).

Philanthropy and Social Work

Angel launched the Angel C. Reese Foundation in July 2023. The foundation supports girls through sports, education, and financial literacy. In August 2023, it held a “Back-to‑School Giveback” event and donated $12,000 in tuition aid to St. Frances Academy alumnae (Wikipedia).

In October 2024, her foundation partnered with Cash App on a campaign called “That’s Money,” promoting financial literacy. In May 2025, she collaborated with Magic Johnson on a “Wealth Playbook” initiative for youth empowerment (Wikipedia).

Latest Ventures or Current Status

By mid‑2025, Angel is a leading face of the WNBA and a powerful influencer off the court. She is active in Unrivaled basketball, podcasting, and real estate. She continues to secure brand deals such as Reebok, Reese’s Pieces, and others. Her upcoming signature Reebok sneaker is slated for 2026 release (Wikipedia, People.com).

She has vocally supported the WNBA players in their push for fairer pay; the league’s next collective bargaining agreement (due in late 2025) may bring major salary increases (People.com, marketwatch.com).

Legacy and Public Perception

Angel Reese is widely regarded as one of the most marketable and influential young athletes in women’s sports. Her rivalry with Caitlin Clark helped amplify WNBA viewership in 2024 and 2025 (Talksport).

Peers and commentators view her as confident and unapologetic—a player who blends sports success with media savvy. Her branding, style, and social media virality position her as a generational trailblazer in the creator‑athlete space (Talksport, afrotech.com, Wikipedia).

Despite the lower WNBA salaries, Reese has achieved financial progress far exceeding typical rookie pay. She has used NIL, endorsements, investing, and media to create real wealth, sparking conversations about athlete compensation and empowerment (marketwatch.com, People.com, Sportskeeda, realitytea.com).

Conclusion

Angel Reese’s journey from Randallstown to Reed’s Bayou Barbie phenomenon illustrates how talent and branding can translate into real wealth. With estimated net worth around $1.7–2 million in mid-2025—built from $1.7–1.8 million in NIL earnings, WNBA rookie salary, endorsement deals, her podcast, investments, and real estate—she is advancing beyond sports into entrepreneurship and influence.

She has invested not only in teams like DC Power FC and Unrivaled but also into her own image, empowering youth through her foundation and media platforms. Angel is shaping a future where female athletes can earn more, invest smarter, and inspire millions. She balances competitive excellence with social impact and savvy business acumen.

Looking ahead, Reese’s signature shoe release, continued branding, and possible leadership in athlete pay reform offer future growth potential—both for her financial footprint and her cultural legacy.

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