Jason Whitlock lashed out at Angel Reese in a scathing rant this week, branding the Chicago Sky Sky forward the most overrated athlete in sports.Reese has been one of the best players in the women’s game for a while now, yet she still has plenty of critics. Many of those happen to be Caitlin Clark fans, with Whitlock a detractor who reckons she’s jealous of the Indiana Fever Fever star.
Angel Reese and Jason Whitlock (Photos via Getty Images & @WhitlockJason/X)
Despite winning a national championship with LSU and averaging a double-double in the pros, Reese appears to have much more to do before she can win some folks over.
Whitlock took some shots at the former Lady Tigers star on Tuesday, suggesting she must get laughs out of Candace Parker.
He also criticized the entire WNBA, suggesting that Reese is as unskilled as any player in the league.
“She is awkward… Her lower body seems to be disconnected from her upper body. She’s incredibly unathletic. She has no skill, no postgame. I’m sure Candace Parker watches her and laughs.” Whitlock said.
“That’s the difference between you and Candace Parker she doesn’t look and laugh she loves her sisters,” one of the comments read. “It’s one thing to point out flaws in someone’s game but why do it with so much disdain? Someone hurt you bad!”
“She brings fans and is unique she is def not someone to hate on like this.” another pointed out.
Angel Reese Is Adjusting To The WNBA Like Every Other Rookie
While Angel Reese isn’t as efficient as she hoped she would be in the WNBA, she holds her own on the court and remains a rebounding machine.
Of course, there is a learning curve in the pros, and she’s still adjusting to the WNBA, as is Caitlin Clark.
Jason Whitlock went way too far with this one, but Reese has time on her side and will be looking to prove all of her critics wrong in the coming years.
The South Carolina Gamecocks Gamecocks coach predicted that Cardoso would win the MVP.
Cardoso played under Staley’s command at the University of South Carolina, and they won toget her the NCAA women’s title twice, in 2022 and 2024. However, their relationship has gone far beyond the courts to the extent that the player considers her a second mother.
Amid the stir that players like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Cameron Brink have caused with their arrival to the WNBA, Cardoso has been a more discreet presence. The former Gamecocks center’s debut was delayed a few weeks due to a shoulder injury, but since her return, she has been a mainstay for the Sky.
According to Staley, Cardoso’s impact in Chicago could soon bring her great rewards, including being named MVP.
Staley trusts Cardoso
In an interview with WGN News, Staley, six times named WNBA All-Star, assured Cardoso has made an effort to translate her game from the NCAA to the professional courts. “I won’t be surprised when she becomes MVP of the league. I won’t be surprised,” said the coach.
She highlighted the virtues of her former pupil by saying, “She’s got that kind of skill set. That kind of one-on-one mentality. 6 ft 7 in, agile, got great hands, got great touch around the rim.”
She also said that Cardoso is acquiring new skills, and she is eager to see how far the player will go. “I’m excited to see when she expands her game and starts shooting a lot more. She’s probably shot more from the outside than she ever did at South Carolina. So, I’m looking forward to seeing her develop it (her jumper).”
Cardoso’s relationship with Staley
Cardoso was born in Brazil and moved to the United States at a young age to pursue her dream of playing basketball. Since her arrival to the Gamecocks in 2022-after transferring from the Syracuse Orange-the player formed a strong bond with Staley.
On several occasions, Cardoso has admitted her deep affection for her former coach. “I’m really grateful to have someone like her in my life. I always say she’s like my second mother. She took care of me while I didn’t have my family,” the player highlighted.
She assured Staley’s teachings have been very useful in her adaptation to professional basketball. “She always taught me to just trust the process, just believe in myself. She’s been an amazing coach.”
Cardoso’s career is just taking off, and her stats have been steadily increasing since she finally debuted for the Sky. The future looks bright for her, and Staley’s predictions will likely come true this year.
