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LSU star Angel Reese sheds tears as she opens up for the first time about genuine emotions after a mysterious absence: ‘I am also a human.’ Details in the first comment š
LSU star Angel Reese returned to game action on Thursday after a strange two-week absence.
Reese played for the first time since being benched in the second half of a game against Kent State Nov. 14. She scored 19 points and grabbed nine rebounds in 29 minutes of game action against Virginia Tech.
āIt felt great. I mean, it was a long two weeks or a week and a half, two weeks,ā Reese said when asked how it felt to be back on the floor. āTaking time to yourself is really important. I feel like thatās just something that was important in resetting and refocusing within the team. Iām just happy to be back.ā
The full reason for Reeseās absence is still unknown, with LSU head coach Kim Mulkey only saying the absence stemmed from ālocker room issues.ā
āProud of her,ā Mulkey said after the game. āJust proud of how she handled herself, proud sheās back to the Angel everybody knows. ā¦ Thereās nothing but positive things about what happened on that floor.ā
Reese was the MVP of the Final Four last season and led LSU to its first basketball national title in Mulkeyās second season as head coach.
āProās do it all the time. So, whatever stories that were wrote and written, donāt believe everything you read. Iām back, and Iām happy, and Iām here. And Iām moving forward, and Iām gonna help take this team as far as I can.ā
Reeseās return helped boost LSU in a rematch of a Final Four game in last yearās NCAA Tournament. The win moved LSU to 8-1 on the season.
Reese told reporters she spoke with NBA and LSU legend Shaquille OāNeal āevery dayā during her four-game absence.
āMy mom, of course. But I talked to Shaq every day. We Facetimed every day. He checked on me, called me every day to make sure I was good,ā Reese said.
āHeās been here before. He knows what it takes. Just being able to have somebody like that was something that was really good for me. He told me when I was right. He told me when I was wrong. He told me what I needed to do to get back to where I am. And I know heās going to call me after the game if he hasnāt already.ā
The Associated Press contributed to this report.