Before Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese was a dominant force in the WNBA, she was breaking records and winning championships in college for the LSU Tigers. She and her teammates famously took down Caitlin Clark and Iowa during the 2023 National Championship Game, which catapulted Reese into being a polarizing figure.

The Chicago Sky’s preseason opener in Baton Rouge, La., will offer a rare return to the past for three of their youngest stars.

Angel Reese and Kim Mulkey shared a warm embrace ahead of Reese’s first game back at LSU since entering the WNBA. The gesture served as a precursor for the celebration that followed.