{"id":533253,"date":"2026-03-11T12:27:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T12:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/533253\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T12:27:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T12:27:09","slug":"wnba-superstar-joins-brisbane-ownership-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/533253\/","title":{"rendered":"WNBA superstar joins Brisbane ownership group"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Brisbane Bullets announced on Tuesday that global basketball icon and entrepreneur Angel Reese is joining the club’s ownership group, alongside Jason Levien and Ben Haan.<\/p>\n

The announcement follows Reese\u2019s recent visit to Australia with Reebok to unveil new colorways of her signature Angel Reese 1 basketball shoe and announce the brand\u2019s official footwear partnership with the WNBL for the 2027 season.<\/p>\n

This is the latest sports investment for the two-time WNBA All-Star, following her joining the ownership group of the United Soccer League DC Power FC in 2024 and the ownership group of sports brand, TOGETHXR, among other ventures.<\/p>\n

In 2023, Reese founded the Angel C. Reese Foundation, her philanthropic organisation dedicated to empowering girls and women through sports, education, financial literacy, and more.<\/p>\n

Reese’s involvement with the Brisbane Bullets continues her legacy of pushing for the growth of basketball globally and reinforces her desire to inspire the next generation of athletes.<\/p>\n

Brisbane Bullets CEO Malcolm Watts believes the WNBA star’s involvement can inspire more people across South East Queensland to engage with the sport.<\/p>\n

\u201cAngel is a fantastic ambassador for basketball and a globally recognised superstar,\u201d Watts said.<\/p>\n

\u201cBasketball is Queensland\u2019s fastest growing sport, and that is a powerful message for kids picking up a basketball in Brisbane.”<\/p>\n

This exciting news comes just hours after the Bullets announced Will Weaver as their new President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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