WNBA star Angel Reese motivates her brother, Maryland’s Julian Reese, after his standout performance against Florida A&M

In the world of college basketball, family ties often add an extra layer of motivation, and for Maryland’s Julian Reese, that support comes from none other than his sister, WNBA star Angel Reese. Known for her grit and resilience on the court, Angel has shown the world what it takes to thrive under pressure. On Monday night, as Julian helped lift the Maryland Terrapins to a commanding 84-53 victory over Florida A&M, Angel was right there to cheer him on in her own way.

Julian’s performance was nothing short of electric. The senior forward had been solid in Maryland’s first two games, scoring nine points in each. But Monday was a breakthrough, as he erupted for 21 points and came close to a double-double with nine rebounds. Leading all scorers, Julian’s dominant game was a statement as Maryland maintained its early-season undefeated streak.

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After the game, Angel took to Instagram Stories to recognize her brother’s big night, reposting his postgame interview. She didn’t just cheer him on-she delivered a reminder. In a simple but powerful three-word message, she encouraged Julian to keep up his hard work. “Consistency is key,” she wrote, a message that carries a weight only a seasoned pro like Angel can convey.

Angel Reese is a voice Julian knows well-and one he trusts. After her own record-breaking rookie season in the WNBA, where she posted a league-best double-double streak and averaged an impressive 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds per game, she understands the grind better than most. Her message to Julian wasn’t just encouragement; it was advice born from her own experience on the professional stage.

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As Julian strives to build on his breakout performance, his sister’s words echo a sentiment he’s likely heard time and again. For Maryland’s senior forward, maintaining consistency will be critical as the Terrapins look to keep their winning momentum alive in a competitive college basketball season.

But Angel’s role goes beyond that of a typical supportive sibling. With her achievements and relentless work ethic, she has set the bar high for Julian, giving him a blueprint for success both on and off the court. Her journey serves as a reminder of what’s possible with dedication-a lesson she’s more than willing to pass down to her brother.

Whether Julian will reach the heights his sister has scaled remains to be seen. But if Monday’s game was any indication, he’s well on his way. And with Angel’s guidance, he has every tool at his disposal to turn this performance into a habit.

Only time will tell if Julian will carry the torch in the same way Angel has, but one thing is clear: the Reese family isn’t done making basketball headlines just yet.