Angel Reese and Sky will participate in an exhibition match against the Brazilian national team at LSU
The Sky announced the exhibition Friday and will play May 2 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Reese, a WNBA All-Star, played two seasons for LSU and led the Tigers to their first NCAA championship in 2023. “I’m very excited the Sky will play a preseason game at LSU,” Reese said. “It will be amazing to return to Baton Rouge, a community that means so much to me. LSU was instrumental in preparing me for the WNBA and I can’t wait to hit the court in front of both Tigers and Sky fans!”
LSU coach Kim Mulkey said they’re excited about hosting an WNBA game with Reese and the Sky. Reese led the SEC in scoring and rebounds both of her seasons at LSU, becoming the first player since Wendy Scholtens from Vanderbilt (1989-90) to lead the league in both stats in back-to-back seasons.
“Angel played a major role in establishing our program at LSU and I know our fans are going to be excited to have her back in the PMAC,” Mulkey said. “She had such a great rookie season, and we can’t wait to continue to watch her thrive in the WNBA.”
Sky teammate Kamilla Cardoso will be playing against the Brazilian national team for the first time. The native of Montes Claros, Brazil, played for her country in the 2024 FIBA qualifying tournament, falling short of earning a berth at last year’s Paris Olympics.
Angel Reese, a WNBA All-Star and former LSU standout, is set to return to her alma mater on May 2, 2025, when the Chicago Sky face the Brazilian Women’s National Team in a preseason exhibition game at LSU’s Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
Reese, who played two seasons at LSU from 2023 to 2024, was instrumental in leading the Tigers to their first NCAA Championship in 2023. Reflecting on her return, she stated, “It will be amazing to return to Baton Rouge, a community that means so much to me. LSU was instrumental in preparing me for the WNBA, and I can’t wait to hit the court in front of both Tigers and Sky fans!”
The game will also feature Sky center Kamilla Cardoso facing the Brazilian National Team for the first time, having represented Brazil in multiple international competitions. Cardoso expressed her excitement, saying, “Playing for the Sky against my former team gives me a wonderful opportunity to connect with my roots and play in front of old friends and teammates back home.”
Tickets for the game will go on sale on Monday, February 17, via lsutix.net.
This exhibition offers fans a unique opportunity to see Reese back on her former home court and witness a competitive matchup as both teams prepare for their upcoming seasons.
