Some section of the internet thinks Caleb Williams might be Angel Reese’s new boyfriend. Despite the WNBA star insisting they’re only good friends, fans have not stopped speculating about their potential dating adventures. Recently, there’s another name popping up other than Caleb, who has more of a case for being her romantic partner.
Reese was previously in a relationship with Cam’Ron Fletcher, who she publicly dated for around 9 months. Since her split from Fletcher, Angel is presumably single. But not every fan is buying this; some think she has already moved on with Jalen Duren of the Detroit Pistons. So, what’s the actual truth about her relationship status? Well, to set the record straight, it’s quite unlikely that Caleb Williams is her boyfriend. But, there’s definitely something cooking with Jalen Duren.
Why Caleb Williams Isn’t Angel Reese’s Boyfriend: Inside Their Platonic Friendship
Angel Reese and Caleb Williams do not appear to be dating right now, but they are indeed very good friends. They both come from the DMV area, which includes Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Interestingly, Reese is from Baltimore, Maryland, and Williams is from Washington, D.C., but their hometowns are only about an hour’s drive apart. The two also share a few mutuals, placing them within the same circle of friends. Apparently, one of Reese’s close friends is best friends with Williams. No wonder they know each other so well.
While fans often speculate Caleb Williams to be Angel Reese’s boyfriend, she has made it clear that their relationship is purely platonic. There’s nothing romantic between the duo, at least that’s what she claims.
Speaking in an interview at the Chicago Sky training camp, the 22-year-old mentioned that she and Williams are “cool.” She also expressed how pumped she was about them both being in Chicago, saying they’re helping to “turn the city up.”
After Williams was drafted by the Chicago Bears, Reese said the two had spoken, but she was unsure when exactly he would make his way to Chicago. She took to Twitter to congratulate him, tweeting, “DMV TIES! LET’S TURN THE CITY UP!! CONGRATS GANG! @CALEBcsw.” Reese also planned to hang out with Williams and their mutual friend once Caleb got settled in Chicago.
When it comes to their professional endeavors, both Reese and Williams were top picks in their respective drafts. Reese was the No. 7 pick for the WNBA’s Chicago Sky, while Williams was the No. 1 overall pick for the NFL’s Chicago Bears.
Social Media Clues Suggest Angel Reese and Jalen Duren Might Be Dating
Angel Reese has recently claimed she is single, but there’s a good chance she is dating Jalen Duren. The earliest evidence came in July 2024 when they were spotted on vacation around the same time. The speculation was fueled because both uploaded media on their socials from what looked like the same location. Fans connected the dots after Reese posted photos and videos from a tropical getaway, while Duren shared similar content, including images from the same resort area.
In August, Angel Reese posted a video on her Instagram where she was driving and wearing a Detroit Pistons sweatshirt. This got fans buzzing on the internet because it was linked to Duren, who’s with the Pistons. Naturally, more and more people started wondering if something was brewing between them. This came after weeks of speculation linking them together, particularly following their time in Paris for the 2024 Olympics.
It’s not yet confirmed if Jalen Duren is Angel Reese’s boyfriend, but the signs are clearly there that this could easily transform into an official relationship in the near future.
What Led to Angel Reese and Cam’Ron Fletcher’s Breakup?
Angel Reese confirmed her split from Florida State basketball player Cam’Ron Fletcher in March 2024. In an Instagram Live Q&A, the WNBA star revealed she was single, expressing that she was focused on herself and doing what was best for her. She stressed that she does not want her name linked with any man before declaring, “I’m the catch.”
The couple was publicly confirmed to be dating back in June 2023. During an appearance on the 1 Star Recruits Podcast, Reese disclosed her relationship with Cam’Ron Fletcher, a guard for the Florida State Seminoles, calling him her boyfriend. She said,
Cam’Ron is my boyfriend, yes. We both play the same sport so we understand each other’s schedule. I think that also helps.
Since they went public, the lovebirds often shared moments from their relationship on social media. Reese posted lots of photos and videos, capturing their trips and outings, like their vacation to Jamaica in August 2023 (which has since been deleted following their breakup). Around Christmas, Reese posted on her Instagram story, sharing images of herself and Fletcher in front of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
Angel told Women’s Health in early 2024 that they had known each other for six years before they got into a relationship. But despite all the adorable posts, it wasn’t long before breakup rumors started swirling. Fletcher added fuel to the fire with a cryptic Instagram story where he wrote, “Elevation requires separation.” Although he later deleted the post, it sparked a lot of debate about whether their relationship still carried the legs to go the distance.
Earlier, in August 2023, Reese had posted a TikTok video featuring Fletcher. In the video, she mentioned that they struggled being apart and they only felt fine whenever they were together. Needless to say, the signs were already there that this may not work in the long run.
By early 2024, both Reese and Fletcher had wiped their Instagram accounts of each other’s photos. They hadn’t posted anything related to one another in a while, which only fueled the breakup rumors even more among fans and followers.
As we mentioned earlier, in March 2024, during an Instagram Live, Reese confirmed that she and Fletcher had broken up. While she didn’t mention exactly when it happened, she made it clear she was single, saying, “I don’t got no man. Don’t attach me to no man.” She also added, “I’m the catch! Let’s not get it twisted.”
