“Stop whining” — College hoops fans react to Haley Cavinder's candid take on female athletes

Miami Hurricanes guard and social media sensation Haley Cavinder has college basketball fans up in arms over some comments she made. Cavinder spoke candidly about the inequities female athletes face, stirring strong reactions from fans.

Speaking with Moira Forbes at the Under 30 Summit in Cincinnati, Haley Cavinder, the co-founder of Hustle Beauty, shared her insights on building a successful brand. She also opened up about the struggles women face in sports:

"I feel like nowadays women or in the past have always been put in a box," Haley said. "But there's way more to come to a female athlete than just their sport."

"It's just a great time for us to be able to continue to push that and understand that you're not just your sport, you're not just basketball and there's way more that comes with that."

Her comments struck a chord with many fans, sparking both criticism and praise.

"Stop whining and focus on your job. There is way more to everyone's life," one fan responded.

"There’s more to everybody than just what they do, what is the point of this," another person chimed in.

"If you’re an athlete, then the only reason why people care what you have to say is because of your sport," another commented.

"while very true it’s prolly better to focus on the sports for now to increase revenue, viewership, sponsorships, collaborations, partnerships etc..," a fan suggested.

"Women supporting women ✨️ 🥰," one fan agreed.

"There def is more to female athletes, like so much, endless!" another one said.

Haley Cavinder and boyfriend Jake Ferguson celebrate their first anniversary

It has been a year since Cavinder and her NFL-star boyfriend Jake Ferguson began their romance.

On Tuesday, the couple celebrated this milestone anniversary with heartfelt messages and declarations of love on their social media accounts.

"a year w ferg," Haley posted on Instagram with a series of adorable photos of the two.

"A year with my Shorty! Life with you is so much better. Would headbutt anyone for you❤️," the Dallas Cowboys tight end wrote on Instagram.

Their relationship has turned into something serious, as suggested by a tattoo Ferguson got on his finger featuring Haley Cavinder's initials "H.C." The duo shared a TikTok video earlier this month showing the new body art.

About the author

Salim is a writer at Sportskeeda covering College Basketball. Salim holds a degree in Civil Engineering and has two years of experience writing about both NBA and College Basketball. He has a knack for learning and is passionate about seeking new knowledge.

A basketball enthusiast since his college days, Salim developed a love for the sport through Stephen Curry and most recently Luka Doncic has become his favorite player. He started following college basketball after Angel Reese's breakout season with LSU in 2022.

Apart from basketball, Salim is also a huge fan of football. As much as he enjoys watching games, he is also equally invested in playing the sport.

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