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When Caitlin Clark joined the Indiana Fever as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, she and Lexie Hull were initially unfamiliar with each other. However, their relationship quickly blossomed as they spent more time together on and off the court. “We’re good friends, we hang out a good amount, and she’s just a fun person to be around,” remarked Hull. And it’s true, every time you see them together, whether making a TikTok or just chatting on the bench, they’re always caught laughing or goofing off. But this friendship isn’t just one-sided—just look at the sweet surprise Clark pulled off for Hull!
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It all started when Hull made her relationship with longtime boyfriend, former baseball player Will Matthiessen, official by announcing their engagement. Once Clark found out, she couldn’t contain her excitement. After practice, she surprised Hull with a tiara in one hand and a tote bag in the other labeled “Bride.”
What else could you expect? Hull was stunned as she realized the entire team had gathered at mid-court to celebrate her big moment. And yes, Clark wasn’t alone—Aliyah Boston and other teammates were right there, cheering her on.
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After the celebration, the Indiana Fever posted photos and clips on Instagram to share the love they had for Hull. As expected, it drew massive attention, but the standout post? A photo of Clark running with the tote bag, tongue out in pure excitement.
Hull saw the moment too—and couldn’t help but repost it on her Instagram story with the caption: “My new contact photo for @caitlinclark22.” Hilarious, but so sweet.
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Of course, Clark wasn’t the only one showing love. When Hull posted her engagement news, popular WNBA names like Angel Reese, Cameron Brink, and Kate Martin all chimed in with their congratulations. Even the Fever’s official account joined in the celebration.
“Congrats to Lexie Hull and her fiancé on their engagement!” the Fever posted.
No doubt, this year has been huge for Hull. After helping lead Rose Basketball Club to its first-ever Unrivaled championship and earning a $50,000 bonus, Hull is entering her fourth WNBA season with high expectations. And now? She’s also engaged to the love of her life.
But do you know how it all started?
Lexie Hull’s love story resembles that of Caitlin Clark’s
By now, we all know the love story between Caitlin Clark and Connor McCaffery. For them, Iowa basketball played a major role in transforming their love story. Well, Lexie Hull and Will Matthiessen are no different. Their journey, too, rooted in college athletics, shaped by distance and devotion, and now grounded in shared dreams, reflects a kind of love that evolves alongside ambition.
It all started at Stanford University. Lexie, a fierce guard on the women’s basketball team, and Will, a rising star on the baseball field, found each other. Their connection blossomed quietly but meaningfully amidst early morning workouts and late-night study sessions.
When Will was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2019 and later shifted from baseball to a finance career, it could’ve pulled them apart. But instead, it anchored them. Fast-forward to 2024, and the couple’s decision to buy their first home together felt like the ultimate symbol of stability and shared purpose. And now they’re getting engaged. Maybe soon, she’ll get married?
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