Follow us on Google Discover Despite most of the attention being around Caitlin Clark, fans are really starting to take notice of the budding friendship between Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese.
Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese share a long history dating back to high school AAU battles and USA Basketball junior squads.
They competed against each other in college, with Reese’s LSU defeating Bueckers’ UConn, and we’ve seen them joking together on the court in the WNBA.
And now it looks like their friendship is blossoming on the international stage with Team USA.
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Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese‘s playful Team USA bench interactions sparked joy, turning their into fans’ favorite new womance, as videos emerged of the pair on social media.
The pair can be seen mocking each other’s celebrations in WNBA games, laughing and joking.
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One fan said: “PB and Angel are soo cute together.”
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“I love this duo.” Said another supporter.
This fan even made up a new nickname for them: “More paigel content omg this is giving me life.”
Another predicted they could even end up on the same WNBA team: “Love them. If they stay in the league long enough they just might end up playing together.”
“This is sisterly love. I love their friendship and interaction.” Said another.
Amid all the political debates and transgender issues that are going on in the WNBA right now, it’s great to see social media focus on positives and just having fun, which is exactly how it should be.
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