The Chicago Sky star filed a trademark application over the weekend for the term, which refers to a rebound a player secures off her own missed shot. Although the term is relatively new, the “mebound” concept has hounded Reese throughout her first two WNBA seasons.

Angel Reese's Old Nickname Surfaces After Chicago Sky Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky moved to 3-7 during the 2025 WNBA season after a 78 to 66 win against the Connecticut Sun on Sunday. This win snapped a three-game losing streak for the Sky and gave them their first win in the Commissioner's Cup as well.

The most discussed aspects of Chicago Sky second-year star Angel Reese's game on the court are her generational rebounding ability and shooting struggles (especially close to the basket). However, Reese has displayed several other clear improvements to her skill set this season.