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Skylar Diggins Is Engaged and This Is How Her Fans Reacted on Twitter

WNBA player Skylar Diggins is engaged to former college football player Daniel Smith. (Credit: Gavin Lueking / LuekingPhotos)

By: Esther Lee 06/22/2016 at 1:05 PM

Sorry, gents and Drake! WNBA superstar Skylar Diggins announced her engagement on Monday, June 20, and many of her devoted fans reacted dramatically to the news on Twitter.

As previously reported, the Dallas Wings player, 25, is set to marry her longtime boyfriend, former Notre Dame football player, Daniel Smith. The couple got engaged in a Dallas art gallery on June 12, and announced the news via social media on Monday.

Joining the pair for the proposal was professional photographer Gavin Lueking, who captured the moment Smith dropped down on one knee.

WNBA player Skylar Diggins is engaged to former college football player Daniel Smith. (Credit: Gavin Lueking / LuekingPhotos)

WNBA player Skylar Diggins is engaged to former college football player Daniel Smith. (Credit: Gavin Lueking / LuekingPhotos)

While the couple happily took to Instagram and Twitter to reveal their engagement, many of Diggins’ devoted followers expressed confusion and sadness about her relationship status. Here, The Knot rounds up some of the funniest reactions.

About the Author

Esther Lee
Esther Lee
Esther is the Senior News Editor at The Knot. A self-proclaimed pop culture enthusiast, she appreciates a good celebrity interview just as much as she adores Nancy Meyers movies. You can find her kicking off her mornings with barre and a green juice, traveling and exploring new cultures, and rapidly scrolling her feed for the latest and greatest news. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter at @theestherlee.
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