Cavinder Twins Explain Why They're Returning To College Basketball

The Cavinder twins were one of the big winners when it comes to NIL over the last few years, and they're planning on getting back on the hardwood this fall after taking the last season off.

Haley Cavinder announced earlier this year that she was headed to TCU for next season, while Hanna followed suit returning to the University of Miami. However, Haley changed her mind and decided to throw on a Hurricanes jersey once again as well.

But what could have made them change their minds and decide to lace them up again?

Well, they answered that question in a recent interview with The New York Post.

"When I made the decision to stop playing, I was excited to get more involved in the businesses and brands we are part of," Hanna said. "But watching Haley train and get ready for the season made me realize that I wasn’t ready to stop playing. I love basketball and I know I won’t be able to play it forever. Being with my sister is the perfect way to finish out my career."

"We both feel like we have more to give," Haley said. "We want to end our college basketball careers on a high note, and we wanted to do it together. The support from our coaches, teammates, and family made it clear that this was the right move for us. We both knew we had unfinished business on the court and wanted to give it one more shot, together."

Well, that's all true and very cool that they can put a bow on things together… but do you know what else is cool? Women's basketball — specifically women's college basketball — has never been higher, and whether or not it factored into their plans, returning to action seems like a shrewd business move.

Sure, the Caitlin Clark era may be over, but there is still going to be plenty of buzz around the sport. That buzz translates to money flowing in from potential sponsors, and who better to capitalize on it than two of the bigger NIL heavy hitters? 

Probably a smart call.