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LSU Basketball Player Angel Reese Dominates These 6 SI Swimsuit Photos in Los Angeles

The NCAA star posed for this year’s magazine in a number of bright and bold looks.

Cara O’Bleness

Angel Reese was photographed by Yu Tsai in Los Angeles.

Angel Reese was photographed by Yu Tsai in Los Angeles.

Whether on the court or off, LSU basketball’s star forward Angel Reese always shines bright. The 21-year-old college athlete was featured in the 2023 SI Swimsuit Issue after posing for photographer Yu Tsai in Los Angeles. 

Only one of two college athletes to ever be featured in the publication, Reese is a top NIL earner, having secured lucrative partnerships with brands like Coach, Amazon Merch and Mercedes-Benz Baton Rouge. Known as the “Bayou Barbie,” Reese was also part of the Tigers team that claimed the NCAA women’s basketball championship title in April, a first in the school’s history.

The Maryland native previously admitted that while she took some time to warm up on location, she quickly found her groove.

“I had on thong bathing suits and I didn’t think I was going to be comfortable, but [everyone] made me feel really comfortable,” she told SI Swimsuit. “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.”

Below are six of our favorite photos Yu Tsai captured of the Final Four’s Most Outstanding Player in Los Angeles.

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

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

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Angel Reese was photographed by Yu Tsai in Los Angeles. Swimsuit by Asta Resort. Belly chain by Alizia.

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

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Angel Reese was photographed by Yu Tsai in Los Angeles. Swimsuit by Indah. Necklace by Brinker + Eliza.

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

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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.