Key takeaways:
- LSU women’s basketball team made history by winning the NCAA championship
- Star player Angel Reese celebrated with a gesture directed at her opponent, prompting some to criticize her for being unsportsmanlike
- Reese’s gesture sparked a debate on social media, with some defending her and others accusing her of being unsportsmanlike
The Louisiana State University (LSU) women’s basketball team made history on Sunday when they won the NCAA championship. After the win, star player Angel Reese held up her hand and pointed to her ring finger in celebration, prompting some to criticize her for being unsportsmanlike.
Reese’s gesture was directed at her opponent, Caitlin Clark, who had made a similar gesture at an earlier game during the tournament. Reese also waved her hand in front of her face, known as the “you can’t see me” gesture made popular by wrestler John Cena.
Reese’s gesture sparked a debate on social media, with some accusing her of being unsportsmanlike and others defending her. LSU coach Nikki Fargas came to Reese’s defense, saying “Angel is a great competitor, and she was just showing her excitement in the moment.”
Fellow champion and WNBA star Sue Bird also defended Reese, saying “I think it’s important to remember that this is a game, and it’s supposed to be fun.” Bird went on to say that she was “proud of Angel for standing up for herself and not letting the criticism get to her.”
Reese’s gesture was a moment of celebration for the LSU team, and a reminder that sports are meant to be enjoyed. Despite the criticism, Reese’s spirit and enthusiasm remain unbroken.
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