WATCH: Miami’s Haley Cavinder credits basketball for her “sleeper build” in latest TikTok

Haley Cavinder has quickly established herself as a major contributor to the Miami Hurricanes as they embark on a bid for a strong Elite Eight appearance. Cavinder is hugely popular on the court and also makes waves online away from it. She took to Instagram this week to share a reel, highlighting her athletic build and crediting basketball for her strength.

"Shoutout basketball for the sleeper build," Cavinder wrote.

Beyond her success on the court, Haley, alongside her twin sister Hanna Cavinder, has carved a major role in collegiate athletics since the NCAA allowed student-athletes.

As a rising basketball star, Haley Cavinder became one of the first athletes to fully capitalize on this change. She ranks at No. 4 among women with a NIL value of $889,000 (as per On3), while her sister, Hanna, comes in at No. 5 at $863,000.

Starting at Fresno State and later transferring to the University of Miami, the twins quickly became recognized leaders in the NIL space, securing deals with over 31 brands. Their partnerships include household names like Boost Mobile and WWE, among many others.

Hanna and Haley Cavinder's social media following has boosted their NIL earnings

Combined, the sisters boast over 4.5 million followers on TikTok, while their shared Instagram account has more than 332,000 followers. Individually, their followings are impressive as well, with Haley Cavinder reaching 874,000 followers on Instagram and Hanna not far behind at 843,000.

By the following summer in 2022, Forbes reported that the Cavinders had earned over $2 million from NIL agreements. Their portfolio of partnerships shows their wide appeal, featuring brands such as Six Star Pro Nutrition, Grammarly, Champs Sports, Gopuff, Under Armour, Crocs, and Victoria’s Secret Pink.

They also launched their streetwear brand, Baseline Team, with Fresno State alumni David Vartanian and Mehdi Brahim. Baseline Team specializes in basketball shorts.

Now gearing up for their final season in college basketball, Hanna and Haley Cavinder are set to make their last run as members of the Miami Hurricanes in the 2024-2025 season. While they’re hard at work preparing for the season ahead, they have also enjoyed the Halloween festivities.

The University of Miami women’s basketball team recently took to the court for an exhibition game against Palm Beach Atlantic at the Watsco Center, preparing for the 2024-25 season.

The exhibition match gave fans a preview of what to expect this season from the Hurricanes, with excitement building around Haley and Hanna.