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5 Playful SI Swim Photos of NCAA Basketball Star Angel Reese in Los Angeles

The Bayou Barbie was photographed by Yu Tsai for the 2023 magazine.

Cara O’Bleness

Angel Reese

Angel Reese was photographed by Yu Tsai in Los Angeles. 

It’s been an incredible year for Angel Reese. The LSU basketball star forward helped lead the Tigers to the school’s first NCAA women’s basketball championship in April, where she was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four.

The Baltimore native made her SI Swimsuit debut a month later with the publication of the 2023 issue. Reese traveled to Los Angeles for her feature, where she was photographed by Yu Tsai in a number of playful swimsuits that were meant to match the bold energy of the model and the location itself. 

“I had on thong bathing suits and I didn’t think I was going to be comfortable, but [everyone] made me feel really comfortable,” Reese told SI Swimsuit of the experience. “I work out a lot. I embrace my body and who I am and every mark on my body. I probably feel the sexiest in a bathing suit.”

Since her feature, the athlete celebrated her 21st birthday and has continued to accumulate NIL brand deals. The Bayou Barbie recently partnered with Reebok and is currently among On3’s Top 10 college athletes based on NIL valuation. 

The LSU Tigers played an exhibition game against East Texas Baptist last night, and in honor of Reese getting back on the court for the season, we’re throwing it back to a few of our favorite SI Swimsuit snaps, below.

Angel Reese

Angel Reese was photographed by Yu Tsai in Los Angeles. Top by Solo Studio. Swimsuit bottom by Miaou.

Angel Reese

Angel Reese was photographed by Yu Tsai in Los Angeles. Swimsuit by Medina.

Angel Reese

Angel Reese was photographed by Yu Tsai in Los Angeles. Swimsuit by Leslie Amon.

Angel Reese

Angel Reese was photographed by Yu Tsai in Los Angeles. Swimsuit by Louisa Ballou. Earrings by Louis Abel.

Angel Reese

Angel Reese was photographed by Yu Tsai in Los Angeles. Swimsuit by AEXAE. Dress by House of Aama.

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Cara O’Bleness

CARA O’BLENESS

Cara is a trending news writer/editor for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. A passionate writer and editor with more than 10 years of experience in print and online media, she loves storytelling and believes that words have the power to change the world. Prior to joining the team, Cara worked as a writer and editor across a number of content verticals, including food, lifestyle, health and wellness, and small business and entrepreneurship. In her free time, Cara loves reading, spending time with her family and making her way through Michigan’s many microbreweries. She is a graduate of Michigan State University's School of Journalism.