Angel Reese Shares Hype Reaction To Atlanta Dream’s WNBA Draft Picks

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Angel Reese couldn’t be more excited about the Atlanta Dream‘s picks during last night’s WNBA draft. On social media, the former Chicago Sky player shared her enthusiastic reaction to the Dream selecting South Carolina alum Madina Okot with the 13th overall pick. Following the draft, Okot also opened up and shared her feelings about playing alongside Reese during her first year in the league.

Angel Reese Reacts To The Atlanta Dream’s Pick In The 2026 WNBA Draft

After being selected by the Dream, Reese posted her over-the-top reaction to the news on X, formerly Twitter.

“YAY! MADINA!!! Another walking double double!! LET’S GOOOO!!!” her post read.

The Dream’s decision to draft Okot comes after the organization parted ways with 6’9″ Brittney Griner, who recently signed a seven-figure deal with the Connecticut Suns, which will relocate to Houston, Texas, in 2027.

Okot started playing basketball only six years ago, according to the Greenville News. She played 3×3 basketball for Kenya’s national team before playing for Zetech University, Mississippi State, and finally South Carolina.

Okot Reacts To Being Drafted By The Atlanta Dream In The 2026 WNBA Draft

Joining the Atlanta Dream is a big deal for Okot, who told the media she could’ve never imagined herself being part of the WNBA draft just a few years ago.

“Just being here today means so much to me,” she said. “Six years ago, I didn’t see myself being here today … my dream was to play professional or be in the W(NBA) but I didn’t know it was going to be after six years. If I could go back, I’d tell my younger self ‘(I’m) so proud of her. She never gave up. She had to go through a lot and kept moving forward.'”

Okot will join the Dream team alongside other South Carolina alums, including All-Stay Allisha Gray and the dynamic second-year Te-Hina Paopao.

How Does Okot Feel About Playing Alongside Angel Reese During Her First Year In The WNBA?

Elsewhere during her media interviews, Okot opened up about playing alongside Reese, who was traded to the Dream from the Chicago Sky on April 6.

“I’m so excited that I’m going to be able to compete against the greatest players that I’ve been watching, looked up to growing up,” Okot said. “Just the fact that I already know I’m going to be beside Angel Reese, that is a very big blessing to me and I’m so excited to learn so much from her … I’m sure she’s going to teach me a lot.”

Reese’s trade came months after bumping heads with Chicago leadership, per The Blast. In a statement, the organization’s general manager, Jeff Pagliocca, said the move was also designed to help achieve more balance on the roster.

Dream general manager, Dan Padover, praised Reese as a “dynamic talent” during his press interview and said acquiring the LSU alum was a “no-brainer” for the team.

What Else Are People Saying About Angel Reese Being Part Of The Atlanta Dream?

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Reese brings a fresh perspective and undeniable grit to the Dream. Coming off a 2025 season where she dominated with 23 double-doubles and led the league in rebounds, it’s no surprise that she became the most coveted piece for teams looking to bolster their roster.

“Angel’s [Reese] a special talent. I mean, everybody’s aware that she’s the best rebounder and the most relentless rebounder in the league,” Dream head coach Karl Smesko said. “But I also appreciate the other skills that she brings the team, from competitiveness to being able to handle the ball. She’s somebody that can grab and go, she can be on either side of a pick and roll. I think that versatility just makes her kind of a unique talent.”

Carmelo Anthony Believes The Dream Will Benefit From Having Reese On Its Squad

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NBA legend Carmelo Anthony also agrees with the trade, according to The Blast. During an episode of his podcast, the former Denver Nuggets player said Reese “was getting too big, as far as her brand, for the organization in a sense.”

“Her level of play is going to rise with the level of competition and what you surrounded with,” Anthony added. “If you’re surrounded with people who not thinking like you and don’t have the competitive nature you have, that sh-t can be draining. So, now you’re going to a team who has championsip aspirations.”

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