TCU Horned Frogs star Hailey Van Lith's boyfriend, Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs, became the center of attention during Saturday's Sweet 16 matchup between the team and Notre Dame.
While Van Lith dominated on the court with 26 points to lead her team to the Elite Eight, Suggs and HVL's father, Corey Van Lith, stole the spotlight with their passionate celebration in the stands.
During the fourth quarter, Van Lith hit a clutch 3-pointer that gave TCU a six-point lead, forcing Notre Dame to call a timeout.
As the shot swished through the net, the crowd erupted, including Corey Van Lith, who celebrated wildly before making his way to Suggs for a chest bump that quickly went viral.
Bleacher Report shared a video of the moment on X. Meanwhile, fans wasted no time reacting online, with many surprised to learn about the relationship between Van Lith and Suggs.
Hailey Van Lith's dad and Jalen Suggs were HYPE after HVL's three pic.twitter.com/erpeH8A8kU
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 29, 2025
"She likes guys? That's Jalen Suggs? Jalen Suggs is her boyfriend?" one fan questioned.
Others took a more playful approach, with one user joking, "Jalen Suggs is public enemy number one."
Talks over their relationship intensified, with another fan urging, "So we confirming the Jalen Suggs and HVL rumors or we gonna act like that's nothing?"
"I was today years old when I found out Jalen Suggs is dating Hailey Van Lith. Well done sir," a shocked user said.
"Jalen Suggs? Hailey," another commented, followed by a broken heart emoji.
"HVL and Jalen Suggs go together???" a commenter asked.
Adding to the buzz, a confused fan questioned, "Why is he there?"
The Magic guard has been sidelined since January due to a knee injury that required surgery. Despite being unable to play, he was fully engaged as he watched Van Lith lead her team to victory.
Hailey Van Lith and Jalen Suggs have been linked since 2021, though they keep their relationship private, rarely posting pictures together on social media. Despite this, their support for one another is evident, and Saturday's viral moment only added to the buzz surrounding their relationship.
With TCU advancing to the Elite Eight, the question now is whether Suggs will be in attendance for Van Lith's next game against the Texas Longhorns on Monday.
Fans will be eagerly watching to see if Van Lith can lead TCU to a Final Four appearance, a feat that would further cement her legacy before she likely heads to the WNBA.
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This story was originally published March 30, 2025 at 7:00 AM.