Tigers star Angel Reese to visit White House with LSU: 'I'm a team player'

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The Most Outstanding Player of the women’s NCAA Tournament will visit the White House after all, days after saying she would visit former President Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama instead. 

LSU star Angel Reese said Friday she would visit the White House with her national championship-winning team while appearing on "Sportscenter."

LSU forward Angel Reese waves to fans as the women's NCAA college national champion basketball team paraded across campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Wednesday, April 5, 2023. (Hilary Scheinuk/The New Orleans Advocate via AP)

"In the beginning we were hurt – it was emotional because we know how hard we worked all year for everything," Reese said Friday, per ESPN. "You don't get that experience (to go to the White House) ever ... and I know my team probably wants to go for sure and my coaches are supportive of that so I'm going to do what's best for the team and we've decided we're gonna go.

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"I'm a team player. I'm gonna do what's best for the team ... I'm the captain."

LSU spokesperson Michael Bonnette confirmed LSU’s intention to visit the White House on Thursday, though a date has not been set for the visit. 

LSU Lady Tigers forward Angel Reese celebrates after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes during the final round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament at the American Airlines Center. (Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports)

Following LSU’s win over Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes in the national championship game, first lady Jill Biden suggested both teams could be invited to the White House.

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