Stephen A. Smith recently addressed the behavior of women's college basketball star Angel Reese, who has been benched by her coach, Kim Mulkey, in recent games and did not show up for others. While Mulkey did not disclose the exact reason for Reese's absence, Smith speculated on The Stephen A. Smith Show that the basketball star's growing fame and endorsement deals might be impacting her negatively. Smith sent a message to Reese, cautioning her about the potential consequences of her actions and advising her to be mindful of outside influences.
The LSU women's basketball team, led by Coach Kim Mulkey, is facing scrutiny and speculation due to the unexplained absence of star forward Angel Reese. Reese's absence coincided with critical comments from parents on social media and followed a surprising opening defeat for the highly-regarded team. Coach Mulkey's limited comments and the lack of information surrounding Reese's benching have led to speculation, although it does not appear to be related to compliance issues.
Concerns about Reese's academic performance have also surfaced, fueled by a social media exchange involving the mother of another player on the team. This has led to discussions about the possibility of academic ineligibility affecting Reese's game participation. Mulkey's brief remarks and the team's unavailability for postgame interviews have added to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Reese's status within the LSU basketball team.
