LSU Women's Basketball Star Angel Reese's Absence Continues Amidst Mystery

The LSU women's basketball team faced another game without their star player, Angel Reese, on Monday night, as the circumstances surrounding her absence remained unclear. Reese, who was named the Most Outstanding Player of the 2023 Women's NCAA Tournament, has now missed two consecutive games, leaving fans and media speculating about the reasons behind her absence.

The Tigers, however, managed to secure a resounding victory against Texas Southern University with a final score of 102-47. Reese's absence was evident as she was not with the team during warmups and was not listed as part of LSU's starting lineup. Coach Kim Mulkey confirmed that Reese was still part of the team but was not in uniform for the game.

During the postgame news conference, Mulkey remained tight-lipped about Reese's situation, declining to provide any further details. She even dismissed a reporter's question about whether Reese had been practicing or not. The lack of information surrounding the star player's absence has made it one of college basketball's biggest mysteries, fueling various rumors circulating on social media.

Reese's absence from the team began last week when she was benched in the second half of the game against Kent State and did not play in the following game against Southeastern Louisiana. Mulkey initially described Reese's benching as a "coach's decision," but no further explanation was given.

Over the weekend, Reese herself took to social media to address the situation cryptically, urging her followers not to believe everything they read. This came after she posted an Instagram story showing a picture of the LSU court with a cart filled with basketballs, further adding to the confusion surrounding her absence.

Reports from Outkick stated that Reese had been benched to receive an "attitude adjustment," sparking a social media drama between Reese's mom, Angel Reese Webb, and LSU guard Flau'jae Johnson's mother, Kia Brooks. Brooks allegedly made unsubstantiated remarks about Reese's grades, leading to a back-and-forth exchange on social media.

Coach Mulkey and the LSU team are now faced with the challenge of addressing the ongoing drama surrounding one of college basketball's most recognizable players. The team is set to travel to the Cayman Islands for a pair of games as part of the Cayman Islands Classic after Thanksgiving. It remains uncertain whether Reese will make the trip, as Mulkey refused to disclose her decision when asked after Monday's game.

The absence of Reese only adds fuel to the speculation surrounding what has been happening behind the scenes in Baton Rouge. With the defending national champions experiencing a turbulent start to the season, fans and media eagerly await any updates on Reese's situation and hope for her return to the court soon.