“‘Not Just Basketball Anymore’: Angel Reese’s Viral TikTok Claims Indiana Crowds Make Her Feel ‘Targeted and Unsafe’”

Angel Reese, one of the WNBA’s most polarizing and watched rookies, is once again at the center of public discourse after a TikTok she posted went viral — this time alleging that fan behavior in Indiana goes far beyond basketball. In the 15-second video, which has dominated basketball Twitter and TikTok’s “For You Page,” Reese can be seen silently staring into the camera, with the haunting text overlay: “Not just basketball anymore. I feel targeted.”

This latest post comes after what many are calling one of the most intense games of the young WNBA season — a fiercely contested matchup between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever. The Fever, led by Caitlin Clark, won narrowly, but all eyes were on the increasingly tense interactions between Reese and the Indiana crowd.

According to multiple witnesses and media footage, Reese was booed every time she touched the ball, with some fans even shouting phrases like “go back to LSU” and “you’re not her” — subtle but pointed digs alluding to her college rivalry with Clark. While trash talk is nothing new in professional sports, Reese’s video suggests she believes the situation has crossed a line.

“Booing is one thing,” a Sky teammate anonymously told reporters. “But there’s a difference when you feel like the entire building is against your existence, not your game.”

The response to Reese’s TikTok has been deeply divided. Her supporters, including several WNBA players and celebrities, have defended her right to speak up. Rapper Cardi B commented on Instagram: “This ain’t just ball. It’s about RESPECT. Protect Angel Reese at all costs.”

However, critics argue that Reese is playing the victim and using social media to manipulate public perception. One Fever fan wrote, “She’s just salty that Caitlin’s getting love and she’s not. You can’t demand applause in enemy territory.”

The discussion has also opened broader conversations about how Black female athletes — particularly those with bold personalities — are received compared to their white counterparts. Caitlin Clark, though also booed on the road, receives vastly different media framing when it happens.

ESPN’s Malika Andrews pointed out: “There’s a double standard at play. When Caitlin gets booed, it’s ‘passion.’ When Angel does, and reacts, it’s ‘drama.’ That’s not fair.”

Indiana Fever’s front office has responded with a brief statement: “We are committed to providing a safe and respectful environment for all players, fans, and staff. We do not condone any form of harassment.”

Meanwhile, Reese remains defiant. She hasn’t taken the video down, and she followed it up with a simple caption: “You’re not gonna break me. I was built for this.”

Whether you agree with her or not, Angel Reese’s latest post has added a powerful layer to the WNBA discourse — and forced fans, media, and the league to confront what “safety” really means in the modern game.