All About Angel Reese's Parents, Michael Reese and Angel Webb Reese

Mar. 15, 2025

Angel Reese and her mother Angel Webb Reese at the 2023 ESPYS on July 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, CA.Photo:John Salangsang/Shutterstock

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Angel Reesegot more than just her name from her parents — she also inherited their athleticism.

The Chicago Sky basketball star was born to Michael Reese and Angel Webb Reese on May 6, 2002, in Randallstown, Md. Her younger brother, Julian, also plays basketball at the collegiate level.

The sport runs in the family, as both of Angel’s parents were basketball players while they were in college. Angel’s mom even embarked on a professional career in Luxembourg.

“She’s always been independent and she molded that into me,” she toldJust Women’s Sportsin January 2023. “I am who I am because of her.”

From raising her to be a basketball player to supporting her professional career, here’s everything to know about Angel Reese’s parents.

They raised their family in Maryland

Angel Reese and her mom Angel Webb Reese when Angel was a child.Angel Reese X

Angel Reese X

Angel was raised in Randallstown, Md., and grew up playing basketball at Saint Frances Academy, a Catholic school in Baltimore.

“Our school was literally across the street from a prison,” she toldWomen’s Healthin February 2024. “I was lucky enough to have skills and be able to make it out of there.”

Both of Angel’s parents played basketball

Angel Reese and her mom Angel Webb Reese celebrating an LSU win.Angel Reese X

Angel’s talent comes from her parents, both of whom played collegiate and professional basketball. Her mom played for the University of Maryland before going professional in Luxembourg, while Michael played for Boston College before he transferred to Loyola University in Maryland and played overseas, perESPN.

Her mom was the one who motivated Angel to start playing the sport after she watched her play when she was young.

“I used to go to my mom’s games when I was younger,” she told Just Women’s Sports. “She used to play in a little league, and I used to always go watch her games on Sundays. That was something that was always inspiring to me.”

They have two children

Angel Reese with her mom Angel Webb Reese and brother Julian Reese celebrating his commitment to the University of Maryland.Angel Reese X

Michael and Webb Reese welcomed Angel on May 6, 2002, and her brother, Julian, a year later on June 6, 2003. Angel and Julian were competitive growing up, with the former deciding to pursue basketball simply because she wanted to be better than her brother, she toldWomen’s Health.

“Everything was always competitive with my younger brother,” Angel toldWhat’s Up?in March 2022. “We had a basketball court in front of our house, and it was always very competitive and intense. We played all the time together. It helped shape me to who I am now.”

Julian currently plays for the University of Maryland. Angel played for Maryland during her collegiate career before transferring to LSU, where she helped lead the team to a national championship in 2023.

They split when Angel was young

Angel Reese and her mom Angel Webb Reese celebrating her high school graduation.Angel Reese X

Webb Reese raised both her children as a single mom, and Angel credits her for a lot of her upbringing. Though the athlete had a number of Division I offers, she ultimately decided to go to the University of Maryland so it would be easier for her family to attend games — and so she could have a free ride, thanks to her scholarship.

People have confused Angel and Webb Reese because they share a name

Angel Reese and her mom Angel Webb Reese taking a selfie together.Angel Reese X

Webb Reese passed on both her name and athletic skills to Angel, which has led to some mixups from the young athlete’s fans.

In March 2023, Webb Reese cleared up some of the confusion onX(formerly known as Twitter) when she announced that some young men seemed to be messaging her when they intended to send something to her daughter.

Angel said she owes her confidence to her mom

Angel Reese with her mom Angel Webb Reese when she was a child.Angel Reese X

“Looking at her and seeing how she never backed down to anything. She always stood her ground for everything, she worked super hard for me and my brother to get in this position,” she said. “Being able to just look at her and say ‘Mom, you showed me. You paved the way for me.’ "

Angel paid off her mom’s mortgage

Angel Webb Reese.Unapologetically Angel/X

Unapologetically Angel/X

“You said that if your mortgage was paid off you would retire.Your mortgage today has been paid,” Angel said. “Happy birthday.”

Webb tearfully responded, “Oh my goodness! Thank you.”

source: people.com