PHOTOS: Croatian Basketball Star Nika Muhl Had Social Media Going Crazy Over Her Icy Grill At The WNBA Draft

Nika Muhl (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Former UConn guard Nika Muhl went viral after her defensive performance against Caitlin Clark during the NCAA Tournament and took the internet by storm again at the WNBA Draft.

The Croatian star was turning heads on the orange carpet ahead of the prestigious event on Monday night and showed off an icy grill while posing for photos.

Muhl spent the last four years playing for the Huskies, helping them reach the Final Four this year, but they would lose to Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes after a late, controversial call. The Seattle Storm selected her as the 14th overall pick of the night.

The 23-year-old was a facilitator on offense for Geno Auriemma, averaging 6.9 points and 7.1 assists a game. She stood out during UConn’s loss to Iowa as she held Clark to a season-low in scoring with some pesky defense, also hitting some big shots.

While things didn’t quite work out for her last season, Nika Muhl is ready for the pros. She’s already shown she’s special, having stolen the show on draft night by showing off her stunning outfit and shiny grill. The piece, which reads “ZG,” is a nod to her hometown of Zagreb. It was designed by Gabby Elan Jewelry.

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Nika Muhl Is Looking Forward To Facing Two Players In The WNBA

Nika Muhl has revealed who she’s most excited about facing in the WNBA. The Croatian is looking forward to playing Aaliyah Boston, who was the No.1 pick in last year’s draft, and veteran star Diana Taurasi.

Muhl played against Boston in college, with the latter starring for South Carolina. She is still salty about a block from her freshman season and is keen on revenge.

She’s excited about playing Taurasi because she enjoys the Phoenix Mercury star’s trash talk.

Did Kawhi Leonard Actually Chop His Trademark Hair? New Photo Provides The Answer That Everyone’s Looking For

Kawhi Leonard (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
The internet collectively gasped this weekend after a photo surfaced of Kawhi Leonard sporting a new hairstyle. The Clippers star, who has always been spotted with his iconic long, braided hair, seemed to have shed his signature hairstyle, leaving fans stunned. However, it appears the fans dodged a crisis.

The photo sent shockwaves, depicting Leonard with a different look at a Las Vegas boxing match. Social media erupted with disbelief, with comments like “Is that even Kawhi?!” and “RIP to an era.”

However, Clippers reporter Joey Linn of Sports Illustrated debunked the rumors as he confirmed that Leonard hadn’t chopped his hair off. Instead, he opted for a different style, with his long hair pulled back and secured, possibly in a bun.

Fans breathed a sigh of relief after Linn’s revelation, but the internet soon turned to teasing and trolling. Netizens joked about Leonard’s newfound clean-shaven face, with some comparing the Clippers’ star to a college freshman.