Angel Reese mourns Teresa Weatherspoon's departure from WNBA as coach joins new league

Teresa Weatherspoon has been named one of the head coaches for Unrivaled, a new women's basketball league set to start in January 2024. This comes just two months after her dismissal from the Chicago Sky, where she had a challenging season. Angel Reese, a prominent player and former student of Weatherspoon, expressed her sadness over Weatherspoon's firing. In a heartfelt social media post, Reese highlighted Weatherspoon's support during her career and the challenges faced by Black women in sports. Unrivaled aims to offer players higher salaries and equity stakes, attracting significant attention in the basketball community. Weatherspoon's new role allows her to continue influencing women's basketball and supporting player development.