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WNBA Star Skylar Diggins Is Engaged!

The WNBA star will marry her college sweetheart.
WNBA Star Skylar Diggins Is Engaged!
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By Brittney Oliver · Updated October 27, 2020
WNBA star Skylar Diggins’ longtime boyfriend Daniel Smith finally put a ring on it! The bombshell basketball star has been publicly pursued by celebrities like Lil’ Wayne and Drake, but she’s officially off the market.

6/12/16 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/o0VU2gexls

— Skylar Diggins-Smith (@SkyDigg4) June 20, 2016
  The Dallas Wings player took to social media to finally share her engagement news with her fans, and she could wait to share her “Husband Crush Monday” post. Steph Curry On Getting Married At 23: ‘Why Waste Time If You’ve Found The Right One?’  
https://www.instagram.com/p/BG5JSv4wYlT/
  The couple who’ve been dating since their college days at Norte Dame were engaged at a local art gallery last week. Daniel is an artist by trade and Skylar has recently been seen supporting his work at various galleries.

Congrats to @SkyDigg4 & @SonsOfTyce 💍

Glad I could capture this moment for y'all! pic.twitter.com/CVIA6IuRhE

— LuekingPhotos (@luekinggavin) June 21, 2016
Congrats to the couple! We can’t wait to see what this lovely couple has in store for wedding plans! WANT MORE FROM ESSENCE? Subscribe to our daily newsletter for the latest in hair, beauty, style and celebrity news.