Jersey number and identity
Angel Reese is an American professional basketball player known for her inside-out game, rebounding, and rim protection. Across college and professional leagues, her jersey number has varied by team and level, but her role as a dominant two-way center or power forward has remained consistent.
College career and number history
At the University of Maryland (2020–2022), Reese wore number 22 while establishing herself as one of the top bigs in NCAA Division I. After transferring to LSU for the 2023–2024 season, she changed to number 5, which she wore through her collegiate eligibility and into professional opportunities.
| Team | Jersey number | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 22 | 2020–2022 |
| LSU | 5 | 2023–2024 |
Overseas professional career and number
In her first professional season (2024) with USK Praha in the Czech League and EuroCup Women, Reese wore number 15. Overseas teams often assign different numbering schemes, so this may differ from her U.S. college numbers.
WNBA draft and professional trajectory
Reese entered the 2024 WNBA Draft and was selected by the Chicago Sky with the second overall pick, continuing her development as a high-IQ shot-blocker and offensive rebounder. In the WNBA, she has worn number 42, reflecting a fresh roster context. For accurate status updates on current roster and uniform number, verify via the WNBA and team sources.
Position and on-court role
Reese plays the anchor role in the paint, excelling at defensive rebounding, weak-side rim protection, and finishing at the rim. On offense, she leverages her frame for drop-passes, short rolls, and secondary-post moves, making her a dual-threat in the half-court sets of top programs.
Key verified achievements and timeline
| Date or Period | Milestone | Source Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2021–2022 | All-Big Ten honors (Maryland) | Conference records |
| 2023–2024 | NCAA champion (LSU) | NCAA official sites |
| 2024 | Second overall pick in WNBA Draft (Chicago Sky) | WNBA draft coverage |
| 2024 | Played overseas with USK Praha (number 15) | European club and league reports |
Summary of numbering across key teams
Angel Reese has worn different numbers at each competitive level for identity and roster assignment, with her most widely recognized collegiate numbers being 22 at Maryland and 5 at LSU. In international play she wore 15, and in the WNBA she debuted with 42.
- Maryland: number 22
- USK Praha: number 15
- WNBA (Chicago Sky): number 42