Angel Reese’s instant reaction to Sky pick, Kamilla Cardoso pairing

Angel Reese is excited for her new chapter with the Chicago Sky

The 2024 WNBA draft reached a conclusion on Monday night and as expected, this year’s NCAA stars headlined the event. The Chicago Sky were able to land two of these highly-touted players, namely, Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso. LSU’s fiery power forward was selected seventh overall while South Carolina’s dominant center was the third-overall pick. Following her selection, Reese expressed excitement about playing alongside Cardoso.

“I’m just so excited,” Reese said in an interview, per WNBA’s official X account. “I get to play with Kamilla. I’ve been playing against her since high school. So I’m excited to play with Kamilla.”

 Chicago Angel Reese is heading to the @chicagosky via the No. 7 pick! 2024 #WNBADraft presented by @StateFarm

Reese and Cardoso will be joining a Chicago team that’s coached by none other than Hall of Famer Teresa Weatherspoon. A former player known for her defense, Weatherspoon will be mentoring two young stars who also boast exceptional defensive capabilities. Both Reese and Cardoso have shown how they can disrupt offenses in the paint, and they’ll surely be a good fit for Weatherspoon’s squad.

“T-Spoon (Weatherspoon) is amazing and she’s done some great things and I’m excited to be coached by her,” Reese added.

Kamilla Cardoso herself seems to be enthusiastic about being in a frontcourt with Reese. Knowing how both players have a knack for crashing the boards, the 6-foot-7 center made a bold statement that could also serve as a forecast of what’s to come.

“Nobody’s gonna get rebounds on us,” Kardoso said.

“Nobody is going to get any rebounds on us.” Kamilla Cardoso on being drafted to the Chicago Sky together with Angel Reese