Angel Reese addresses absence, relationship with Kim Mulkey

LSU Lady Tigers head coach Kim Mulkey and forward Angel Reese. Matthew Hinton-USA TODAY Sports

LSU star Angel Reese addresses absence, relationship with HC Kim Mulkey

Originally posted on Game 7 | By Anthony Amador | Last updated 12/3/23

Angel Reese returned to LSU’s basketball team this week after a prolonged, mysterious absence.

In her first game back, Reese put up 19 points and nine rebounds in No. 7 LSU’s 82-64 victory over No. 9 Virginia Tech. On the minds of many was Reese’s absence, why she returned and her relationship with LSU head coach Kim Mulkey.

After the game, Reese spoke with reporters on the matter, via ESPN's Katie Barnes. Reese chalked up her absence to “resetting and refocusing.” She then cited her mental health as a reason why she needed to step away.

“My mental health is the most important thing before anything, and I’m going to make sure I’m OK before anything because I don’t want to cause anything, harm, or any cancer in the locker room,” Reese said.

“… I’m back and I’m happy and I’m here and I’m moving forward and I’m going to help take this team as far as I can.”

Reese then elaborated on her current relationship with Mulkey.

“I’m going to say that today, tomorrow, next year, until the day I die.”@LSUwbkb @Reese10Angel feelings haven’t changed.

You need a Kim Mulkey in your life. #LSU pic.twitter.com/qe1q4v9Ewx

— Jacques Doucet (@JacquesDoucet) December 1, 2023

“You need a Kim Mulkey in your life,” she said. “I’m going to say that today, tomorrow, next year, until the day I die.” Clearly Reese and Mulkey are in a good place relationship-wise, and that is great news for LSU’s basketball program.

This article first appeared on Game 7 and was syndicated with permission.

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