Olivia Dunne and Angel Reese (Image Source: Getty)

"Misunderstood"- Olivia Dunne backs former LSU Athlete Angel Reese as she shuns haters by revealing her true side

Modified Oct 27, 2024 03:17 GMT

Olivia Dunne spoke about former LSU athlete Angel Reese and extended her support to the basketball player amid recurring hate on social media. Having known Reese for a long time, Dunne revealed her true side and expressed that she has been widely misunderstood by fans.

Angel Reese has been in the news ever since her rivalry with Caitlin Clark propelled women's basketball to the masses. Known for her competitive nature on the court, the 22-year-old has gone through several instances where she had to face a lot of hate on social media. Recently, the Chicago Sky player came under fires after she claimed that the WNBA did not pay her bills at all.

Olivia Dunne spoke about the WNBA player in an interview with Fox News Digital and backed her former university mate. Dunne, who is currently preparing to compete in the upcoming NCAA as she returned to LSU for a fifth year claimed that Reese was misunderstood and she has always had great conversations with the WNBA player.

"I think Angel is misunderstood. That’s the best way to describe it. I think she’s a great person. Every conversation I’ve ever had with her has been great," she said.

Furthermore, she weighed on Reese playing an active role in the current rise in women's sports and said:

"I think she’s extremely talented. I’ve enjoyed watching her, I love the things she stands for and bringing eyes to women’s athletics. I think she’s been dominant, and I can’t wait to watch her career unfold even more."

Olivia Dunne on the impact of NIL deals for women's sports

Olivia Dunne during the 2024 NCAA Championships Archive - Source: Getty

Olivia Dunne spoke about the impact of NIL deals on the careers of female athletes. Putting an end to the debate about the misconceptions about NIL deals Dunne said:

"Probably that it's ruining college athletics. Not for me and not for other women that don't have professional leagues! Most women's sports don't have professional leagues, so it's really important for girls to capitalize on their NIL while they're still in college."

"Usually it's like an old man talking about football when they're complaining about this, but I think it's great for women, and I think that everyone deserves their rights to their name, image, and likeness. It's theirs! Put yourself in a student athlete's shoes, then you would understand. And it is life-changing. My life is so different now," she added.

Dunne will be making her final appearance as an NCAA athlete this season as a part of the LSU Tigers with the team competing in their first contest against Iowa State on January 3, 2024