Mulkey coached Reese during the final two seasons of his college career

Angel Reese

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Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky improved to 4-5 on the season after defeating the Washington Mystics on Thursday night, and the rookie forward had a special visitor in attendance at Capital One Arena.

 LSU Tigers coach Kim Mulkey, who coached Reese for the final two seasons of her college career, took the opportunity to see her former star player shine at the professional level.

The pair shared a sweet moment on the court after the Sky’s victory, which was captured and shared widely on social media.

Reese, who was the No. 7 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, delivered an impressive performance with her third career double-double, scoring 16 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and achieving a career-high five steals.

This homecoming was particularly special for the Maryland native, who also celebrated with her family on the court.

Mulkey, seated courtside for the game, exchanged a big hug with Reese following the 79-71 victory.

This reunion highlighted the strong bond between the coach and her former player, who together won a national championship at LSU in 2023 by defeating Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Chicago had been struggling, losing four of its last five games before Thursday’s matchup against the Mystics.

Reese’s standout performance helped the team get back on track, marking her first appearance since being ejected in a recent game against the New York Liberty.

Her resilience and determination were on full display, contributing significantly to the Sky’s much-needed win.