University of Connecticut’s Heartfelt Tribute to Gianna Bryant
The women's basketball team at the University of Connecticut honored 13-year-old Giana Maria Onore Bryant by creating a custom jersey for her and reserving a seat for her during a recent game.
Gianna, affectionately known as Gigi, aspired to play for the team after graduating from high school. She was a devoted UConn fan with dreams of joining the Huskies one day.
In March last year, Kobe Bryant accompanied Gigi to a UConn home game, where both father and daughter donned UConn shirts. During an interview at the game, Kobe expressed his excitement that his daughter was following in his footsteps and expressing interest in the family's basketball legacy.
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