Social media backlash against fan defending Angel Reese intensifies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 10:26 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
A fan's defense of Angel Reese on social media sparked significant backlash from WNBA followers on August 20. The discussion centered around criticism of Reese, a polarizing figure due to her history with Caitlin Clark from the 2023 NCAA championship game. While some fans supported Reese, claiming the hate directed at her is unwarranted, many others dismissed this view, citing her performance and play style as reasons for valid criticism. Reese's struggles are further heightened by the ongoing comparisons to Clark, creating a rivalry narrative as both enter the WNBA, leading to more public scrutiny as they compete in national games.
- •Fan claims hating Reese is infuriating led to backlash from WNBA fans.
- •Reese's history with Caitlin Clark fuels ongoing rivalry discussions.
- •Some fans defend Reese, others criticize her performance and style.
- •Reese shooting 30% from the field amid criticism from haters.
- •Reese and Clark matchups are highlighted in national games.
- 10:26 AMYahoo Sports — Fan gets destroyed on social media for saying hating Angel Reese is ‘infuriating’
"One fan tried to suggest that Angel Reese doesn’t warrant the hate she gets, and many WNBA fans pushed back on this. Reese is one of the most polarising figures in the WNBA, thanks to her previous history with Caitlin Clark from the 2023 NCAA championship game.
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