WNBA star Angel Reese stood out on the red carpet and earned praise from Rihanna.

Reese, 22, enjoyed an impressive rookie year as a professional with Chicago Sky despite a wrist injury that cut her season short.

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WNBA star Angel Reese stood out at the red carpetCredit: AP

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Reese attended the 2024 Footwear News Achievement AwardsCredit: Getty

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Reese shone bright in New York after an impressive rookie yearCredit: Rex

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Reese left the event with the Style Influencer of the Year awardCredit: Splash
The 6-foot-3 forward has also seen her fanbase grow, which in turn led to a series of glamorous appearances for the likes of the Met Gala, Louis Vuitton and the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

The WNBA star continues to attend high-profile events where she mingles with top celebrities.

Reese did just that on Wednesday in New York as she was spotted at the 2024 Footwear News Achievement Awards.

The basketball star appeared in a black ensemble and posed for the cameras on the red carpet.

The Maryland ace then met up with music legend Rihanna, who also attended the event.

And the pop star gave Reese a public nod of approval as they posed for a picture together.

Rihanna then posted on social media: “She is the one.”

Reese made more noise that night as she also won Style Influencer of the Year.

And Rihanna’s partner A$AP Rocky left the event with the Collaboration of the Year award for his work with Puma.

Reese is now concentrating on the the new Unrivaled League, which is a 3v3 women’s basketball competition that will run from January 17 to March 17.

She will then return to the WNBA where she is expected to extend her rivalry with Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark.

Clark and Reese’s rivalry has grown ever since their college days at Iowa and LSU, and they will continue entertaining fans going head to head for years to come.

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Rihanna praised Reese in an amazing show of public supportCredit: Splash