Deep Down Cheering On, Angel Reese Finally Breaks Silence on LSU’s Triumphs in Her Absence

[{"selector":"#anim-3682b8cd-fa85-40d5-a6ae-1c4e120db808 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(41.320800685252955%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-93e6833e-5d2d-47be-b6bb-01084c1cf046","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The LSU women’s basketball team is currently facing a significant controversy due to the absence of standout player Angel Reese.

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[{"selector":"#anim-21e5b8e1-e331-48d6-bfd7-f75915ea39fe [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(34.179687404002955%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-228b364a-8fea-49ad-88da-8876448851f1","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Reese did not play in the Cayman Islands Classic basketball tournament game against Niagara on Friday.

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