In recent months, Angel Reese has emerged as one of the standout talents in women’s basketball, earning her spot in the inaugural season of the Unrivaled three-on-three league. However, this weekend, she made unwanted history as the first player to be ejected from an Unrivaled game during a matchup between Reese’s Rose and the Laces.
Late in the second quarter, Reese attempted to strip the ball from Laces guard Tiffany Hayes but was called for a foul. Disagreeing with the call, Reese waved her hand dismissively towards the referee, which led to a technical foul. Frustrated, she approached the official to argue that her gesture was aimed at Hayes, not the ref. Unfortunately for Reese, this resulted in a second technical foul and her ejection—the first ever in Unrivaled history.
Angel Reese ejected. pic.twitter.com/yXkztfNylG
— Basketball Scout (@ShowCaseShabazz) February 2, 2025
This incident sparked a flurry of reactions on social media. One fan commented, “Trying to build a new league and tossing out the stars for minor offenses lmao clown behavior.” Another wrote, “Eject *me*?? From a league I have part ownership in?? They’d have to drag me off the court.” Additional reactions included, “Hayes taunting her after causing her ejection is such a loser move,” and, “Tiff Hayes dribbled the ball off her knee then flopped and the refs called a foul lol.” Many felt that a warning could have sufficed, with someone noting, “He could have gave her a warning cause the wave off was for Tiffany.” One user even exclaimed, “They’re ejecting people in the 3 on 3 league that the players created?!?!?!!?”
Despite losing their star player, the Rose still managed to clinch victory, defeating the Laces 83-69.
