Angel Reese Out for Unrivaled Semifinal Due to Hand Injury

Angel Reese, star forward for Rose BC in the Unrivaled women's basketball league, will miss the semifinals due to a hand injury sustained during her last regular-season game. This injury affects the same wrist that underwent surgery in September to repair a small crack in a bone, which had previously cut her rookie WNBA season short with the Chicago Sky. Despite her absence, Reese was recently named Unrivaled Defensive Player of the Year, having led the league in rebounding and contributed significantly to her team's defense. Although the severity of her current injury is uncertain, the Rose team remains hopeful that her absence is precautionary. Reese's injury comes just as the postseason begins, and her team is set to compete without her in a critical match against the Laces. If her team advances, it is still unknown whether she will be able to participate in the championship game on Monday.