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Jason Whitlock praises Angel Reese following strong WNBA performances

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 12:43 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Jason Whitlock praises Angel Reese following strong WNBA performances

Summary

Jason Whitlock has shifted his perspective on Angel Reese after her recent performances in the WNBA. Following a near triple-double with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists in a 124-88 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks, and a career-high 31 points with 14 rebounds in a 99-89 win against the Phoenix Mercury, Whitlock transitioned from critic to supporter. Previously, he described Reese as lacking skill and only notable for her actions during the 2023 NCAA Women's Basketball National Championship. Whitlock has now recognized her competitiveness, naming her the league's player of the week.

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By the Numbers

•Reese scored 20 points with 10 rebounds against the Sparks on August 16.
•She followed up with 31 points and 14 rebounds versus the Mercury on August 19.
•Whitlock changed his opinion after previously criticizing her skill level.
•Reese has been named WNBA Player of the Week following her performances.

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12:43 AMYahoo Sports — Jason Whitlock has changed his mind on Angel Reese

What they're saying

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Longtime sports commentator Jason Whitlock has long been a critic of Angel Reese, going as far as to call her a “comedy show” and the “most unskilled alleged star we’ve ever seen” on separate occasions. However, he seems to have changed his tune. After back-to-back dominant performances from Reese, Whitlock went from criticizing Reese to…
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