Sky's sibling JuJu receives shout-out from Angel Reese for the second consecutive day.
Sky's Star Angel Reese Shows Brotherly Love Amid NBA Draft Journey
Angel Reese, the standout player for the Chicago Sky, is backing her college basketball senior brother, Julian Reese, as he competes at the prestigious Portsmouth Invitational - a pre-draft showcase highlighting seniors.
Last Friday, Angel took to her X page to celebrate her brother's double-double performance. Julian dominated with 15 points and 10 rebounds, helping Rodger Brown's Restaurant beat Mike Duman Inc. 95-57. Angel exclaimed, "Great day 2: Double Double- thank yaaaaa! EASY". Earlier, she posted words of motivation, saying, "Day 2: Let's get it JUJU!".
Mirroring her achievements, Angel set records for double-doubles in her WNBA rookie season last year. She became the quickest rookie to reach 20 double-doubles and established the record for 10 consecutive ones.
In the tournament, Julian is delivering impressive averages of 15.9 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. His impressive debut included 16 points and nine rebounds.
Exiting his final season at Maryland, Julian averaged 13.3 points and nine rebounds per game. Despite a disappointing Sweet 16 exit by Maryland against Florida Gators (87-71), Junior is anticipated to go undrafted in the upcoming NBA draft. However, he might still secure a Summer League opportunity or a two-way contract.
Reese Family Dynamics in Basketball
The Reeses share a mutual knack for scoring in the paint and relentless rebounding. Julian's size and defensive prowess could catch the attention of NBA teams looking for emerging talent. Angel, on the other hand, is known for her tough defensive presence and ability to make steals and deflections.
However, both have room for improvement in terms of offensive versatility, particularly in scoring beyond the paint. To counter this, Angel has been focusing on honing her outside shooting during the offseason. Unfortunately, Julian's lack of outside shooting ability could deter his draft chances.
Julian Reese's Draft Prospects and Potential
- Stats: Julian stands at 6'9" and weighs between 230 and 252 pounds[1][2][4]. His college career ended with Maryland leading in defensive rebounds, and he averaged 13.3 points and 9.0 rebounds per game in his final season[4].
- Honors: He earned All-Big Ten honorable mention in consecutive seasons[4].
- NBA Draft Outlook: Projected as a possible second-round pick, some sources suggest that he could be a borderline choice or even go undrafted[1][3].
- Potential Teams: Teams such as the Philadelphia 76ers, San Antonio Spurs, Miami Heat, and New Orleans Pelicans might be interested in his rebounding and defensive skills[2].
- Areas for Enhancement: Reese needs to refine his face-up game, expand his shooting range, and polish his playmaking abilities[3]. Additionally, he needs to display better discipline on defense[3].
Supporting his brother through thick and thin, Angel continues to fuel Julian's journey towards fulfilling his NBA dreams.
- Amid his NBA draft journey, Angel Reese, the Chicago Sky player, expressed encouragement for her senior brother, Julian, as he showcased his skills at the Portsmouth Invitational, a tournament for seniors.
- Julian Reese, like his sister Angel, demonstrated impressive rebounding abilities and delivered a double-double in the tournament, scoring 15 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.
- Despite anticipation for him to go undrafted, Julian Reese's rebounding and defensive skills have attracted potential interest from teams like the Philadelphia 76ers, San Antonio Spurs, Miami Heat, and New Orleans Pelicans.
- To improve his draft prospects, Julian needs to refine his face-up game, expand his shooting range, and polish his playmaking abilities.
- Angel Reese, with her quick success in the WNBA as a rookie last year, serves as an inspiration for her brother, offering him the motivation he needs to succeed in the NBA draft and beyond.
