Angel Reese praises LSU fans for consistently supporting women’s sports

The LSU women’s basketball team is among the hottest tickets in college sports, and probably only being outstripped by Iowa and Caitlin Clark within their own sport. And one of the Tigers stars, Angel Reese, loves seeing fans everywhere they go.

It’s expected at home events at this point, she said, but the road crowds have really left her and teammates impressed. Reese also shared that she doesn’t want to lose sight of how special being in the middle of this trend is.

“It’s crazy. Obviously on the road it’s like a home game as well and everbody’s coming out to see us,” Reese said. “It’s a blessing to be a part of something so amazing and I feel like we’re a part of history. You don’t see this many people coming out for women’s basketball — women’s sports in general — so I embrace this moment. I love the fans that come out. The students. Everybody that comes out and supports us. I’m just so appreciative of everybody that really supports us and continuously supports so everything. So, I’m just happy.”

Head coach Kim Mulkey, sitting next to Reese as they discussed their popularity with fans, pointed out there was likely a horde of fans waiting to get autographs and a moment with the Tigers players after the game.

“Go down that hall and take a peek — Scott [Woodward] just did — go see what’s what’s waiting for these kids after every ball game. And those people will not leave until they go out there,” Mulkey said.

Reese agreed, humorously pointing out the fans are willing to great lengths to catch even a moment with the LSU women’s basketball team.

“They’re waiting at the car, they’re waiting at the bus, they’re waiting,” Reese said with a chuckle.

One LSU star recently signed on to a new NIL campaign

JBL Audio – one of the leading makers of premium speakers, headphones and other audio systems – announced a new NIL initiative Wednesday featuring 25 of the top stars in college sports and athlete ambassadors at 12 different schools, On3’s Jeremy Crabtree wrote.

LSU women’s basketball star and NIL influencer Flau’jae Johnson headlines the launch of JBL Campus. JBL said in a release the program’s focus is to “amplify uninhibited expression.”

Along with the athlete ambassadors, JBL Campus also includes partnerships with 55 lifestyle influencers across 45 college campuses. According to JBL, the influencers and college athletes redefine their craft by “celebrating the vibrant blend of passion and individuality – ‘eardividuals,’ students that go beyond the ordinary, embodying a lifestyle that champions their most unique self.”

The program features top college playmakers like Kansas center Hunter Dickinson and Georgia All-SEC defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse. But Johnson is unquestionably the headliner.

Johnson is a world-class talent on and off the court. She stars as one of the best players in college basketball and a talented rapper who has a recording deal and millions upon millions of streams and downloads.

She’s also one of the top success stories of the NIL Era with an On3 NIL Valuation of $1.1 million and a long list of deals from top companies like Powerade, Tampax, Amazon, Doritos, Papa John’s, Raising Cane’s and Meta. She also has her own shoe deal with Puma.

“I’m excited to continue growing my partnership with JBL through a program that embodies the spirit of self-discovery and amplifies authentic voices,” said Johnson, who’s worked with JBL since early 2023. “It’s not just about sound. It’s about celebrating the individuality that makes each of us different and unique throughout campus.”