Angel Reese made some history Saturday night, becoming the first player ejected from an Unrivaled game.
Reese, playing for her Rose Basketball Club in the new 3×3 women’s basketball league, was ejected after receiving back-to-back technical fouls in the second quarter of her team’s game against the Laces. A referee called Reese for a foul while she was guarding Tiffany Hayes, who fell to the floor while dribbling toward the basket.
After the call, Reese repeatedly waved her hand in the direction of both the official on the baseline who made the call and Hayes. The official — appearing to think the motion was directed at him — called the first technical foul. Reese was then handed the second tech after arguing with the officials.
The WNBA star took to social media after the game, which the Rose won 83-69, writing a series of posts on X about the incident. “Free me,” she wrote in one post, commenting on a video of her after the ejection. In another: “Happy (Black History Month). Y’all know I had to be the first.”
Happy BHM. yall know i had to be the first
— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) February 2, 2025
Reese had 15 rebounds, six points and three assists in seven minutes before the ejection. Chelsea Gray, who had 28 points, eight assists and three rebounds, was named the Player of the Game.
Unrivaled’s season takes place during the WNBA offseason as an option for players to expand their games. The league features 36 players (six players per team) and includes many of the top WNBA players, such as league co-founders Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, as well as Reese, who recently wrapped up her rookie season with the Chicago Sky.
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In a shocking turn of events, Angel Reese has made Unrivaled history by becoming the first player to be ejected from a game. The highly touted player, known for her incredible skills on the court, was removed from the game after receiving two technical fouls.
Reese, who plays for Team Supreme, was involved in a heated altercation with an opponent during the game. After receiving her first technical foul for unsportsmanlike conduct, she continued to argue with the referees and was subsequently given a second technical foul, resulting in her ejection from the game.
This incident has sparked a debate among fans and analysts, with some questioning Reese’s behavior on the court and others defending her passion for the game. Regardless of where you stand, one thing is for certain – Angel Reese’s ejection will go down in Unrivaled history as a moment to remember.
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