Angel Reese praised Houston Cougars coach Kelvin Sampson after the team stunned title favorites Duke in the Final Four. The Chicago Sky superstar, on X (formerly Twitter), gave Sampson his flowers after the stellar achievement.
Reese had a simple but wholesome message as she responded to a comment on X.
“I love him man. Such a great coach!!”
The Cougars coach led the team to a close 70-67 win. LJ Cryer led them with 26 points as Houston edged past Cooper Flagg and Co. As for Angel Reese, the Sky forward will now focus on her upcoming WNBA season with a new coach in the mix.
Aharon Abhishek is a basketball writer at Sportskeeda, bringing 9 years of rich reporting experience to his role. With a Master’s degree in Journalism, Aharon’s passion for basketball dates back to 2008 when he began following the NBA closely. He specializes in stat-based pieces and athlete profiles, and is a firm believer of conducting thorough research to craft compelling content.
A fan of the Lakers and Bulls for their legacy and rich history, Aharon admires the competitive nature of basketball and how only a few seconds decide any game. He highly regards Kobe Bryant and LeBron James for their prowess on the court.
Phil Jackson stands out as Aharon’s favorite basketball coach, revered for his astute understanding of the game. For him, Michael Jordan’s final shot of his legendary career stands out as his favorite basketball moment of all time.
When not catching up with basketball, Aharon enjoys playing Cricket, reading and exploring different types of coffee.
