Angel Reese is officially back in the Unrivaled 3×3 league, but not every WNBA fan rolled out the welcome mat.
The Chi-Town Barbie confirmed her return by posing in Rose BC colors — the same squad she helped lead to the league’s inaugural title. The photos made it clear: she’s suiting up again.
Still, WNBA fans had mixed reactions.
@buckswalkout posted, “Let’s be honest, who knew she was out?”
Let’s be honest, who knew she was out
— dewy (@buckswalkout) February 19, 2026
@Blessed_Beats1 joked, “Brick City makes her return!”
@CashdatB wrote, “Yeah cause I heard the WNBA is cooked lol.”
Reese’s first Unrivaled run wasn’t quiet. Alongside Chelsea Gray, Kahleah Cooper, Brittney Sykes, Azura Stevens, and Lexie Hull, she helped Rose BC capture the championship over Vinyl BC. Gray took Finals MVP honors, while Reese earned Defensive Player of the Year recognition.
“Barbie season officially activated”: WNBA fans ecstatic over Angel Reese’s Unrivaled return
What made the announcement more surprising is that Reese had previously said she would skip the league’s second season. That plan clearly changed.
Once the photos dropped, supportive WNBA fans jumped in.
@doremon_tweets wrote, “Barbie season officially activated.”
@profitbydre added, “league was doin’ good already but .. numbers definitely goin’ on once you step back on that court!”
@Jade4rever kept it simple: “Let’s win it again.”
Love her or critique her, Reese brings attention wherever she plays. And if the reactions are any sign, WNBA fans will be locked in — whether it’s to cheer her on or to keep the jokes coming.
