Home
    
Angel Reese Congratulates Cousin Jordan Hawkins After New Orleans Pelicans Draft Him: 'So Proud of You'
2023/11/18 Report

is a proud cousin!

The LSU star, 21, was glued to ESPN on Thursday night while she watched her cousin Jordan Hawkins get drafted into the NBA.

What's more, Hawkins, 21, was selected by the New Orleans Pelicans, whose home arena is located roughly an hour away from his cousin's LSU dorm in Baton Rouge, La.

"So proud of you! WE IN THE CITYYYY," Reese wrote on an Instagram story she posted while watching the draft.

After Hawkins' selection, Reese posted a screenshot from a FaceTime conversation with her cousin, who was dressed in his new team's hat.


ADVERTISEMENT


Hawkins and Reese both became NCAA champions earlier this year when the LSU Tigers and UConn won the women's and men's national titles in Houston.

After the cousins became champions in April, Reese sent a text to Hawkins congratulating him — and making plans to celebrate with their family.

"[She] said she was proud of me," Hawkins told . "We both said we need to go home right away for the cookout.

I know it's going to be crazy. The whole family is going to be there."

"This is for all the kids from Gaithersburg, Md., that didn't think they could do it. I did it. Now you can do it, man," he said, as noted by . "Me and Angel paved the way. We did it."

"I'm going to see her in Maryland soon," he added.

"The cookout gonna be lit."

Per , the cousins are both from Maryland. Hawkins grew up in Gaithersburg, near Washington D.C., and attended DeMatha Catholic High School. Meanwhile, Reese grew up near Baltimore and went to St. Frances Academy.

The article is not finished. Click on the next page to continue.

Next page
Why doesn’t Miley Cyrus talk to dad Billy Ray Cyrus?
2025/02/03
Watch Jelly Roll’s Wife Reveal the Heartbreaking Truth 💔Find Out What She Had to Say!
2025/01/26
Joe Rogan & Jelly Roll Gets Choked Up Over Iam Tongi – You Have to See This Emotional Moment! 😭
2025/01/26
How Jelly Roll & Bunnie XO Went From Friends to a POWER Couple! 💥 A Twist You Won’t Expect! 😱
2025/01/26
Exclusive: Jelly Roll Opens Up About Rebuilding His Broken Friendship with MGK 💥
2025/01/25
Jelly Roll Thinks He Can End Eminem & Machine Gun Kelly’s Feud! 🔥 Read More to See His Plan!
2025/01/25
Unbelievable Kindness:Post Malone Spreads Holiday Cheer with $20,000 Tip for Single Mom!
2025/01/25
Heartwarming Celebration: Reba McEntire and Rex Linn Mark Five Years Together!
2025/01/25
Kenny Chesney teased a "new year and new experiences." Wonder what he's working on?
2025/01/25
Heartfelt Christmas Message: HARDY and Caleigh Celebrate Their First Christmas as Expecting Parents
2025/01/24
Heartbreaking Confession: Trace Cyrus penned a heartbreaking open letter to his dad, Billy Ray Cyrus
2025/01/24
Exclusive: Dan + Shay’s Shay Mooney and Hannah Share Joyful News of Baby Boy Number Four!
2025/01/24
Unbelievable! Bailey Zimmerman and Luke Bryan’s Mom, LeClaire, Team Up!
2025/01/24
Heartwarming Announcement: Randall King and Brittany Warthan are going to be PARENTS!
2025/01/24
What You Didn’t Know: Lauren Alaina Shares Intimate Pregnancy Insights!
2025/01/24
Breaking News: Chris Stapleton to Guest Star on Sesame Street’s 55th Season!
2025/01/24
Heartbreaking Update: Gabby Barrett Opens Up About Her Social Media Hiatus and Asks for Prayers
2025/01/24
Heartbreaking Revelation: Keith Urban and Jerry Flowers Part Ways After Over 25 Years! What Led to This?
2025/01/24
Exclusive: Jason Aldean Opens Up About Carrie Underwood’s Stunning A Cappella Rendition!
2025/01/24
What You Didn't Know: The American Idol Lauren Alaina Is Expecting Her First Baby with Cam!
2025/01/24