TikTok superstars Haley and Hanna Cavinder shocked by announcing that they are giving up their fifth year of college basketball eligibility at the University of Miami to pursue a «new chapter.»
That chapter could involve wrestling.
During an appearance on «Today» on Thursday, the Cavinder twins, who have 4.5 million followers on TikTok, hinted at a possible future in WWE.
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Haley Cavinder (14) and Hanna Cavinder (15) of the Miami Hurricanes celebrate in the locker room after defeating the Indiana Hoosiers during the second round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on March 20, 2023 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Joe Robbins/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
«We love WWE, their fan base, the sport, the physicality. That fits Hanna and I’s brand and aligns with us. They’re a great partner and we’re excited about the future with them,» Haley Cavinder. saying.
The Cavinders are moving quickly after their letter to the university was sent on Haley Cavinder’s account.
«The love and support we received from the university and the city was special,» he wrote.
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Hanna Cavinder noted that they have agreements with the media that are expected to be announced this week.
But one of their NIL deals was with WWE, so it could be the perfect next chapter for the twins. The world leader in wrestling has had several twins in tag team competition over the years.
Miami Hurricanes guards Haley Cavinder (14) and Hanna Cavinder (15) play Indiana University during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. (Jeremy Hogan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
NIL, or name, image and likeness, has been a huge development in college sports since its inception, and athletes like the Cavinders have benefited greatly from it.
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They believe that they could provide the model for a younger generation.
«After playing all four years together and deciding not to take our fifth year, we decided there are more opportunities than just basketball,» Haley Cavinder said. «Obviously, it’s a very difficult position because we wanted to take advantage of our fifth year to play and continue, but I think it came down to optimizing all the opportunities that lie ahead.»
Haley Cavinder and Hanna Cavinder of the Miami Hurricanes during the 2023 NCAA Tournament held at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 24, 2023 in Greenville, SC (Jacob Kupferman/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
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“I think we’ll be great role models to show people what they can do after college with the NIL experience,” added Hanna Cavinder.