Angel Reese and Hailey Van Lith, the former LSU Tigers player, were given an emotional tribute as they kicked off their WNBA journey after a stunning college career. The two returned to Baton Rouge on Friday night in the Chicago Key’s opener against the Brazil national team in their first WNBA season.

Angel Reese and Hailey Van Lith returned home in front of an enthusiastic crowd for the Chicago Sky’s preseason opener against the Brazilian National team. It was a joyous celebration for the two former LSU stars and featured Coach Kim Mulkey presenting them each with flowers at center court.

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.