Despite initial tension, LSU stars Angel Reese and Flau'jae Johnson remained supportive on the court. However, an alleged graduation dig by Reese has reignited the feud between their mothers.
In the midst of the 2023 women's college basketball season, a social media skirmish erupted between the mothers of two LSU stars, Angel Reese and Flau'jae Johnson. The conflict, sparked by Reese's absence from the team, escalated into a bitter war of words.
Reese's mother, Angel Webb Reese, criticized Johnson's grammar, prompting Johnson's mother, Kia Brooks, to fire back, accusing Webb Reese of hypocrisy due to her daughter's low GPA. The public exchange became increasingly personal and antagonistic.
Despite the social media feud, Reese and Johnson maintained a positive relationship on the court. After LSU's season ended, Johnson was seen consoling Reese during a media appearance.
However, the tensions between their mothers have resurfaced. Following Reese's graduation from LSU in four years, she posted a message on social media seemingly aimed at Brooks, who does not have a college degree.
"So now what? what was said? oh okay that's what i thought," Reese wrote. "I graduated from THE LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY IN 4 YEARS ON TIME. I thought somebody without a college degree said sum."
Brooks responded by claiming that her daughter had achieved more than Reese, despite being a freshman. She also accused Reese of not being as intelligent as her daughter.
The feud between the players' mothers has cast a shadow over the remarkable achievements of Reese and Johnson. Reese, now playing for the WNBA's Chicago Sky, led LSU to the 2023 national championship. Johnson, a highly touted recruit, is expected to have a star-studded career at LSU.
The social media skirmish highlights the complex dynamics of sports rivalries and the potential for off-court controversies to overshadow the accomplishments of athletes.
