Angel Reese reacted to a photo of herself with UConn head coach Geno Auriemma

Chicago Sky's Angel Reese had a stellar first season in the WNBA

WNBA All-StarAngel Reese is known for her dominant presence on the court, but this week, the Chicago Sky forward showed her playful side.

While enjoying some offseason downtime, Reese found herself responding to an unexpected throwback photo that stirred up some “what ifs” in the women’s basketball community.

The photo, shared on social media platform X, captured Reese in a University of Connecticut (UConn) hoodie, standing beside the Huskies’ legendary head coach, Geno Auriemma.

Reese, who chose to stay close to home and start her college career at Maryland before transferring to LSU, saw the image and couldn’t help but react.

She responded with a humorous post, writing, “Let’s put this picture back WHEREVER y’all found it .”

The origins of the photo remain unclear, but the image serves as a reminder of an alternate reality for Reese and women’s college basketball fans.

Angel Reese could have played with Paige Bueckers

Reese, a highly ranked prospect in the 2020 recruiting class, certainly had her pick of programs.

Though UConn may have been a tempting choice for any young star, Reese eventually decided that her path was elsewhere, citing concerns over playing time as a freshman.

By opting for Maryland, Reese made an immediate impact, averaging double-digit points in each of her first two seasons.

But it was her transfer to LSU that cemented her collegiate legacy.

In 2023, Reese helped lead the Tigers to a national championship, securing her place in NCAA history and sidestepping the loaded roster UConn boasted with recruits like Paige Bueckers.

For fans, the photo with Auriemma hints at what could have been, especially as Reese and Bueckers were part of the same highly competitive recruiting class.

Reese’s social media response may playfully dismiss the UConn connection, but for followers of women’s basketball, it’s a lighthearted moment reflecting how different paths often lead to the same goal: success.