Angel Reese GOES NUTS After Sky TICKETS Against Brazil Team LSU Game are DIRT CHEAP!

Angel Reese vs. Caitlin Clark: A Ticket Market Reality Check

The basketball world is abuzz with discussions surrounding ticket prices for preseason games featuring two of the WNBA’s biggest rookies: Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark. A stark contrast in demand has sparked debates about who is truly driving ticket sales and fan interest.

The Ticket Price Divide: Reese vs. Clark

Would you pay $5,000 to watch a preseason basketball game? Because that’s exactly what some fans are willing to shell out for Caitlin Clark’s game against the Brazilian national team. Meanwhile, tickets for Angel Reese’s game against the same opponent are as low as $29. The difference is staggering.

Clark’s game, set to take place at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, sold out within 36 minutes. On the resale market, ticket prices have skyrocketed, with some listings reaching nearly $5,000 per seat. Fans are scrambling for a chance to witness Clark’s debut, creating an unprecedented market frenzy for women’s basketball.

On the other hand, Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky are also set to play Brazil at LSU—her alma mater, where she became a college basketball icon. Yet, tickets remain widely available at bargain prices, with some as low as $29. This is a venue where Reese should, in theory, be a massive draw. Instead, there seems to be minimal urgency from fans to purchase tickets.

For months, the media has touted Angel Reese as a transformative figure in the WNBA, suggesting she is on par with Caitlin Clark in terms of drawing power. However, the actual ticket sales tell a different story. While headlines claim Reese is revolutionizing the WNBA and packing arenas, her game against Brazil has yet to generate the same level of demand.

Major ticket platforms like StubHub, Vivid Seats, and SeatGeek reveal a surplus of affordable seats. Unlike Clark’s game, where fans are desperately bidding for resale tickets, Reese’s game has open inventory, with options in the $40-$60 range remaining unsold.

The $8,000 Ticket Mystery

Adding to the intrigue, ticket listings for Angel Reese’s game suddenly appeared with prices as high as $8,000. But when compared to the abundance of $29-$100 tickets available just sections away, these absurd prices raise eyebrows. Are they legitimate, or are they part of an attempt to artificially inflate the perceived value of Reese’s game?

The sudden appearance of these listings on multiple platforms has led many to believe it’s a coordinated effort to shift the narrative. Instead of headlines discussing low ticket prices, the conversation can now be framed around a select few high-priced listings—despite the lack of actual demand.

While Reese’s ticket situation raises questions, Caitlin Clark’s market dominance is undeniable. Even in a preseason exhibition, fans are treating her like a generational superstar. Regular-priced tickets vanished within minutes, and resale prices are soaring beyond what many expected.

To put things into perspective, resale tickets for Clark’s game start at $47 for the worst seats and go as high as $4,888 per seat. Some fans are even spending close to $750 just for back-row seats. That’s not normal for a women’s basketball preseason game—it’s a phenomenon.

Ticketing platforms themselves are acknowledging the unprecedented demand, reporting that Clark’s games are driving sales numbers typically reserved for NBA playoff games. Her jersey retirement at Iowa only adds to the hype, reinforcing her status as the must-watch player in women’s basketball.

Despite efforts to present both rookies as equally impactful, the numbers suggest otherwise. While Angel Reese is undoubtedly talented and brings attention to the league, Caitlin Clark is the one setting record-breaking demand levels. The market has spoken loud and clear: Clark is the WNBA’s biggest draw, and it’s not even close.

Next time media narratives try to equate Reese’s influence with Clark’s, remember this: one player’s tickets are selling for thousands, while the other’s can be purchased for less than the cost of a movie night. The numbers don’t lie, and neither do the fans who are willing to put their money where their excitement is.

Unrivaled star’s exceptional play is great news for the Las Vegas Aces

Chelsea Gray has been exceptional of late, and that could spell success for the Aces in 2025.

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Noa Dalzell is a senior writer covering the WNBA and all of women’s basketball for Breakaway, SB Nation’s women’s sports vertical, as well as the Celtics for CelticsBlog.

It’s no secret that 2024 was an off-year for Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray. The 32-year-old missed the first quarter of the season with a foot injury she suffered in the 2023 Finals, and her production was way down upon her return.

After averaging 15.3 points (on 49% shooting) and 7.3 assists in 2023, Gray averaged 8.6 points (on 40.8% shooting) and 4.9 assists in 2024.

As such, many speculated about whether Gray’s best days were behind her — and if that were the case, the Aces could be in trouble next season. Gray was the 2023 Finals MVP, and remains one of the team’s most important players despite the Aces still being one of the WNBA’s most talented rosters.

But, the last few weeks of Unrivaled play have been wildly encouraging for Gray, who is a member of the surging Rose Club. For one, Gray has been very durable; she’s played in all 13 of her team’s games.

But above that, her production has increased of late; she’s scored 26+ points in 6 of her last 7 games. As such, the Rose are 6-1 in their last 7 games and currently have the league’s second-best record at 7-5. For the season, Gray is the league’s fourth-leading scorer; she’s averaging 21.3 points, 5.6 assists, and 5.2 rebounds per game.

Gray’s hot stretch was punctuated by a 38-point, 8-rebound performance against the Mist. When the Rose upset the previously undefeated Lunar Owls, Gray led the way with 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. And, on Monday night against the Laces, the Rose clinched their spot in the playoffs thanks to another massive performance by Gray, who posted a 26-point, 7-assist, 5-rebound, 4-steal statline.

The veteran point guard has also elevated the play of Angel Reese, who has also had a strong debut season with Unrivaled. Reese is averaging 13 points and 12.3 rebounds per game this season.

A healthy Chelsea Gray could spell success for the Aces next year

Next season, the Aces will be without Kelsey Plum, who opted to join the Los Angeles Sparks this offseason. In her place, they acquired another long-tenured All-Star, Jewell Loyd. A’ja Wilson is fresh off of her third MVP season, and the Aces also have Jackie Young returning to help anchor the backcourt.

Still, Gray’s production will be critical as the Aces look to once again compete for a WNBA championship. Unrivaled is a full-court 3-on-3 league, and thus isn’t a perfect predictor of what 5-on-5 success in the WNBA will look like.

But, Gray’s body of work speaks for itself — and the fact that she’s back in such a good rhythm is a welcome sign for Las Vegas.

And, in the shorter term, Gray’s resurgence is a great sign for her Rose Club, who clinched a spot in the Unrivaled postseason.

“We started off a little rocky, I just said stay the course,” Gray said after hitting the game-winner Monday. “Every player comes in, gets extra work, we love to be together, just try to compete, get better in practice — and it’s showing out there on the court.”