Why Angel Reese is going to 2024 Paris Olympics despite Team USA omission

The Chicago Sky superstar didn’t make the Team USA women’s national team. She reveals why she still plans to go to the 2024 Paris Olympics regardless.

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese laughs with Dallas Wings forward Natasha Howard / Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Caitlin Clark stole all of the headlines for not being included on the Team USA roster. But what about double-double machine Angel Reese, who is having a rookie campaign that is at least just as deserving?

It's @Reese10Angel's world right now, and we're just living in it#skytown pic.twitter.com/aUBSmVzNOu

— Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) July 9, 2024

We’ll let our Sports Illustrated colleagues debate that topic.

So then it was surprising when Chi-Barbie, even more so than her fresh new ‘do, shared that she still plans to go to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Angel Reese is going to Paris to cheer on Team USA, but her goal is to make the Olympic squad in 2028

"I take pride in everything - being able to be from the United States and being able to wear those three letters across your chest"

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— GNSportsTV (@GNSportsTV) July 10, 2024

As we’ve noted before, the 22 year old is mature well beyond her years. It’s such a great idea to learn from the best, and to also get to hang out and enjoy the Olympic experience.

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It doesn’t hurt that the fashion icon-in-training will be in the most fashionable city in the world.

Something tells us that a Louis Vuitton fit will be posted during her stay, and Bayou Barbie can get inspiration from fellow LSU alums and NFL stars, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, who strutted the runway for Vogue World 2024: Paris.

Eastern Conference Player of the Week, Angel Reese is in the building!

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— WNBA (@WNBA) July 10, 2024

Bayou Barbie. Chi-Town Barbie. This summer it’s going to be Paris Barbie.

Jun 23, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese. Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports / Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

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