Arrr! Avast ye hearties! Haley Cavinder be makin' a grand entrance back to the college basketball seas! Fair winds, me matey!
2023-10-13
Avast, me hearties! Haley Cavinder be a lass who, at first, decided to shiver me timbers and forsake her final year of eligibility on account o' seekin' a path in the grand WWE. But lo and behold! On this fine Friday, she be proclaimin' that she'll be settlin' for college basketball next year, arr!
In a surprising turn of events, Haley Cavinder, Miami's leading scorer from last season, has announced that she will be playing one more season of basketball next year. Cavinder had previously stated that she and her twin sister Hanna would be forgoing their final seasons of NCAA eligibility. The announcement was made through a highlight reel on Instagram, where Cavinder captioned it with "see you next season #year5." Her sister Hanna expressed her excitement by commenting, "SHESSS BACK," with popcorn emojis. It has been reported that Cavinder has entered the transfer portal, potentially making it her third school.Before joining the Hurricanes last season, both Haley and Hanna played three seasons at Fresno State. The twins have an extra year of eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cavinder had an impressive season, leading her team to the Elite 8 in the women's March Madness tournament as a nine-seed. She averaged 12.2 points per game, with 4.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists.
In addition to their basketball careers, the Cavinder twins have become social media sensations, with 4.5 million followers on TikTok. They have also capitalized on the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities, signing seven-figure deals. In December 2021, they signed an NIL deal with WWE and hinted at a future with the brand. They made their WWE debut in June, just two months after announcing the end of their basketball careers.
The decision to continue playing basketball for another season comes after Haley and Hanna decided to explore opportunities beyond the sport. They expressed their excitement about the future with WWE and the opportunities it presents. Despite the difficult decision to forgo their fifth year of eligibility initially, the Cavinder twins are looking forward to optimizing all the opportunities that lie ahead for them.