Angel Reese has been a major public figure since the early days of her widely publicized high school basketball career. Her on-the-court performance and infectious attitude have caught the eyes of thousands of fans, tons of WNBA recruiters, and a number of would-be male suitors as she rose through the ranks to go pro. Since she was officially drafted into the WNBA’s Chicago Sky in May of 2024, many fans across the nation have begun to wonder if Angel Reese is already spoken for romantically. While it may come as something of a shock to basketball fans near and far, Reese has confirmed that she is a free agent when it comes to her relationship status.
Not only is Reese currently single, she is also apparently ready to mingle, as she recently described her ideal man in a September episode of her podcast Unapologetically Angel. In the episode, Reese was asked about what she looks for in a partner by her guest, Atlanta rapper Latto. She explained “He’s gotta be tall. 6’7″, 6’8″… Yeah, NBA.” Since the prolific baller, and her mysterious relationship status, have become such an object of public interest in recent months, let’s take a moment to look over Angel Reese’s dating history, romance requirements, and potential future with the towering man of her dreams.
She Previously Dated Cam’Ron Fletcher
If you’re not an Angel Reese super-fan, you may have missed the news that the Chicago Sky power forward previously confirmed a relationship with Cam’Ron Fletcher. Fletcher, who is named after multi-platinum selling Harlem rapper Cam’Ron, is a fellow athlete, hailing from St. Louis Missouri. In 2021, he transferred to Florida State University, quite possibly to be closer to Angel Reese, as the pair had already known each other long before then. Their relationship was not confirmed until Reese’s June 2023 appearance on the 1 Star Recruits podcast, wherein the self-proclaimed Bayou Barbie reflected “Cam’Ron is my boyfriend, yes.” When asked about how the couple were managing their long-distance relationship, Reese continued “We both play the same sport so we understand each other’s schedule. I think that also helps.”
While the couple appeared to be happy as they went jet-setting to idyllic foreign locales, Angel Reese eventually confirmed their split in March 2024. During an Instagram Live session, she specified that she was single wile speaking to a large audience of viewers, and expressed her desire to prioritize her basketball career over any new relationship prospects. Obviously, a lot can change in a few short months, as Reese found herself at the center of new dating rumors in August.
She Was Rumored To Be Seeing Jalen Duren
In August of 2024, unsubstantiated rumors began circulating which suggested that Angel Reese had begun dating Detroit Pistons player Jalen Duren. Duren is a professional NBA star with a towering height of 6’10”, so he definitely fits her previously mentioned standard of the perfect man. A series of social media posts seemed to confirm the pairing, as the two were each seen taking in the views in a scenic vacation spot, before Reese posted herself wearing a Pistons hoodie. Despite the evidence, Angel Reese confirmed that she was single just a few weeks later, leaving many fans to wonder if Reese had her sights set on another player in the association.
Angel Reese’s Perfect Man
As mentioned above, Angel Reese outlined her dating requirements on a recent episode of her podcast. While speaking with Latto, Reese explained that her desire to date an NBA star was borne of more than just a desire to be with a tall man. She discussed her exhausting schedule, which sees her spending lots of time on the court practicing, as well as traveling for numerous games over the course of the WNBA season. Reese feels that only an NBA professional could understand and keep up with this demanding lifestyle, though she made no specific note of any one player.
As her star continues to rise, Angel Reese will likely have her pick of the litter. Reese is expected to cross paths with numerous NBA stars throughout the remainder of the year, meaning she’ll have plenty of opportunities to explore her charisma with the latest and greatest players to set foot on the court. Despite any rumors circulating about her love life, Angel Reese has made it clear that she is fully single as of late September 2024.