During the TCU Horned Frogs' Sweet 16 clash with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday, NBA veteran Jalen Suggs was spotted watching the game at the Legacy Arena at The BJCC. For those not in the know, the Orlando Magic guard has reportedly been dating Hailey Van Lith since at least 2021.
While the Magic had a game against the Sacramento Kings the same day, Suggs was ruled out as he continues to recover from his season-ending knee injury that required surgery.
Suggs was seen cheering and supporting his girlfriend intensely, with the broadcast camera even catching him getting hyped up and celebrating with Van Lith's father after the TCU star drained a 3-pointer in the fourth quarter.
Hailey Van Lith's dad and Jalen Suggs were HYPE after HVL's three pic.twitter.com/erpeH8A8kU
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 29, 2025
Aside from his presence at the game, though, what fans quickly noticed was his appearance. After he was shown with Hailey Van Lith's dad, viewers couldn't help but talk about his hairline and bald spot.
"Jalen Suggs only 23 man. He just gotta come home and go with the baldini," a commenter wrote. Another one said, "Jalen Suggs 24 and goin bald is very disturbing."
"Jalen Suggs is 23 yrs old with half a head of hair," a follower added.
Several others urged Suggs to go bald instead, with one noting, "Jalen Suggs need to take inspiration from Derrick White, this is madness."
"Suggs I love you but please go bald my dawg…" a fifth poster stated.
A social media user further stated, "Jalen Suggs need to go bald."
All the bald jokes aside, Jalen Suggs is certainly one proud boyfriend on Saturday. After all, not only did TCU make it to the program's first-ever Elite Eight after beating Notre Dame 71-62, but Hailey Van Lith also became the only player in NCAA Tournament history to take three different schools to the Elite Eight.
Against Notre Dame, Van Lith dropped a game-high 26 points, along with nine rebounds and four assists.
With TCU and HVL's success so far, it wouldn't be surprising if fans see Suggs again when the Horned Frogs play the Texas Longhorns next.
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This story was originally published March 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM.