Meet the Cavinder twins: Miami's basketball superstars who used TikTok to become 2 of the most valuable athletes in college sports

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Tyler LaulettaMar 25, 2023, 00:55 IST
Meet the Cavinder twins: Miami's basketball superstars who used TikTok to become 2 of the most valuable athletes in college sports

Miami's Haley Cavinder and Hanna Cavinder celebrate following a second-round college basketball game against Indiana.AP Photo/Darron Cummings

  • Haley and Hanna Cavinder are two of the biggest stars in college athletics.
  • Both basketball players at Miami, the twin sisters also have a massive social media following.
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Haley and Hanna Cavinder are two of the biggest stars in college basketball.

Haley and Hanna Cavinder are two of the biggest stars in college basketball.
Miami's Haley Cavinder and Hanna Cavinder celebrate after the Hurricanes defeated Florida State.Al Diaz/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images

Haley and Hanna Cavinder are star players at the University of Miami, leading the Hurricanes to the Sweet 16 for just the second time in school history.

They also sport a massive social media following, with a TikTok account that has 4.5 million followers, making them two of the most high-profile athletes in all of college sports.

Take a look at their journey from high school greatness to March Madness and more.

The fraternal twins play for Miami, and are currently on a run to the Sweet 16.

The fraternal twins play for Miami, and are currently on a run to the Sweet 16.
Sisters Haley and Hanna Cavinder of the University of Miami Hurricanes sub out for one another.AP Photo/Matt Dirksen

Miami's run to the Sweet 16 came with a win over No. 1 Indiana in the second round, a massive upset for the Hurricanes.

Haley hit two game-sealing free throws with just seconds left on the clock to stun the Hoosier faithful.

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The Cavinders were born in South Bend, Indiana.

The Cavinders were born in South Bend, Indiana.
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Haley was born just one minute before Hanna, making her the "older" sister.

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Early in their childhood, the Cavinder family moved to Arizona, where their basketball journey would begin.

As freshmen in high school, the Cavinders helped their team reach the state quarterfinals.

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Haley Cavinder finished her high school career with an impressive 2,282 career points.

The twins stayed together for college, heading off to Fresno State in 2019.

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In three seasons with the Bulldogs, Haley was named to the All-Mountain West Team three times.

Ahead of their senior year, the twins transferred to Miami, and have reached another level of celebrity in the process.

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Haley leads the Hurricanes in scoring through the season, while Hanna is a solid contributor off the bench.

No. 9 Miami reached the Sweet 16 of March Madness 2023 with the help of a few clutch free throws from Haley against No. 1 Indiana.

Haley had set a single-season record for free throw percentage in 2022 with Fresno State, hitting 97.3% from the stripe.

She was also the leading free throw shooter for Miami this season. Even as a hostile crowd chanted "TikTok" in an attempt to shake her, Haley's shot was true.

After draining both free throws, Haley shushed the crowd, bringing a single finger to her lips.

"When Haley went to the line, I was like, 'It's a sealed deal,'" Hanna told ESPN. "Haley's made for that."

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But the Cavinder twins might be more famous off the court than they are on it.

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Together, they run a TikTok account that has 4.5 million followers.

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The sisters also have more than 500,000 followers on Instagram.

The Cavinders' careers as influencers got a jump-start during the pandemic.

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The twins started posting videos of themselves dancing, lip-syncing, and showing off their basketball skills.

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Their huge following on social media has made them titans of the Name, Image, and Likeness era of college athletics.

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The twins have deals in place with brands including Boost Mobile, WWE, and Champs Sports.

The duo also hosts their own podcast, "Twin Talk," where they interview other athletes and social media stars.

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While they are currently seniors, the Cavinders still have a year of eligibility left.

While they are currently seniors, the Cavinders still have a year of eligibility left.
Haley Cavinder and Hanna Cavinder of the Miami Hurricanes celebrate after defeating the Indiana Hoosiers.Joe Robbins/NCAA Photos via Getty Images

The pandemic gave many student-athletes an extra year of eligibility due to the 2020 season being cut short.

The Cavinders could come back for another season at Miami if they choose.

Regardless of what the Cavinders decide to do next year, chances are you'll be seeing more of them soon.

Regardless of what the Cavinders decide to do next year, chances are you'll be seeing more of them soon.
Haley Cavinder and Hanna Cavinder of the Miami Hurricanes celebrate in the locker room after defeating the Indiana Hoosiers.Joe Robbins/NCAA Photos via Getty Images
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