Angel Reese has faced severe penalties, including being banned for the rest of the season, after making inappropriate gestures toward the referee.

Unrivaled Becomes a Laughingstock as Angel Reese Sends One-Word Message to Referees After Controversial Ejection

Another weekend of Unrivaled basketball has arrived, with Rose BC having a mixed start to the season. After securing their first win last weekend, they fell short against Phantom BC on Friday. However, they bounced back on Saturday with a victory over Laces, and rookie Angel Reese made history in an unexpected way.

Though Rose BC won 83-69, Reese made an unwanted mark as the first player to be ejected from a game in the league’s inaugural season. With her team ahead by eight points just before halftime, Reese was called for a foul on Tiffany Hayes. Displeased with the decision, Reese made a dismissive gesture toward Hayes, earning her first technical foul.

However, the situation escalated further. While the other players lined up for free throws, Reese continued to argue with the officials, leading to a second technical foul. Just like that, she was ejected before the second half even began.

Reese finished the game with six points, 15 rebounds, and three assists, but the focus shifted away from her performance to the drama that unfolded.

After her ejection, she quickly took to Twitter, posting a one-word message: “sayless.” Fans immediately expressed their support, clearly rallying behind the player in the wake of her controversial exit.

Many fans took to social media, expressing frustration over what they felt was an unfair call. One fan even declared, “THEY CHEATED YOU!!!!!!!,” reflecting widespread anger at what has been labeled as “unfair calls” in Unrivaled and basketball in general this season.

Many believe Reese didn’t deserve the ejection, and some pointed to the behavior of the referee during the incident. One fan questioned, “What is the BS I am watching?! Why is the Ref telling you to ‘Back the F*** Off’?! Why is he that emotionally invested?!”

The reaction to the referee’s conduct has sparked backlash, with many feeling that he was too emotionally engaged in the situation, rather than focusing on his role in managing the game without bias.

Another fan highlighted a deeper issue, suggesting, “You get punished for trying to put on a show… they don’t deserve you.” Reese had been delivering an exciting performance, even getting the crowd energized with her clapping gestures. Fans enjoyed her energy, and many believe that had she stayed in the game, she could have delivered an unforgettable performance. Her sudden ejection left some questioning whether the league truly appreciated the entertainment value Reese brought.

There were also calls for Reese to leave the league entirely, with one fan tweeting, “PLEASE LEAVE THAT LEAGUE FAWKKK TIP HATING OLD A-S,” urging Reese to walk away due to what they perceived as a personal attack against her.

While the sentiment is strong, it’s unlikely Reese will leave the league, especially given her contract and the high salary that keeps her tied to Unrivaled for the foreseeable future.

Finally, some fans are demanding action to address the situation. One fan said, “The refs gotta agenda against ya Angel…. I hope @Unrivaledwbb get this sh-t right…. those few minutes you dominated the game.” Fans are calling for the league to take immediate action regarding the officiating.

It remains to be seen whether this kind of officiating will continue to spark outrage, or if Reese will return for the next game even more determined to perform.