For much of the past year, Hanna Cavinder was in the spotlight not only as a rising name in women’s college basketball but also as the girlfriend of Georgia quarterback Carson Beck. They were called a power couple by fans. The couple often shared glimpses of their relationship on social media; their posts had the attention of both sports and lifestyle audiences. But that chapter came to a sad and abrupt end when news of their breakup surfaced—just days before Hanna dropped another bombshell; she announced her decision to walk away from her basketball career altogether.
Cavinder had built an impressive résumé on the basketball court. Alongside her twin sister Haley, Hanna starred at Fresno State before transferring to the University of Miami; this is where the duo helped their team, the Hurricanes, reach the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament. She was a legitimate Division I talent. Despite being a sharpshooter and being fiercely competitive in early 2025, she announced she would not return for her final year of eligibility, opting instead to focus on her business and content creation. The timing, so close to her breakup with Beck and his transfer to Miami, only fueled public curiosity about the personal and professional shifts in her life.
That curiosity was reignited recently when Hanna posted a series of Instagram stories showing herself playing pickleball. She was seen on the court, paddle in hand, smiling and clearly enjoying herself along with her sister and two other friends. She captioned the posts as “ACTIVEE” “best way to sunday” and “Cavinder ladies getting active,” clearly having a great time.
Hanna also posted a ladies’ pilates session she attended right after her pickleball game, but for someone who had just stepped away from competitive basketball, the images were enough to spark speculation: could this be her next athletic chapter?
While it’s unlikely Hanna is planning to go pro in pickleball, the posts suggest she may be embracing the sport as a new way to stay active and unwind. After years of intense training and high-pressure performances, the low-stakes fun of pickleball could be just what she needs—a way to bond with her friends, and still feed that competitive spirit.
Life After Basketball and Breakup: A New Chapter Begins
Hanna Cavinder’s posts also reflect a larger trend in her life: her post-breakup reinvention. Hanna and her sister Haley recently took a beachside vacation, using the time to unwind, relax, and most importantly, plan their next moves. She knows she has to give her everything to the business since she gave up her very promising basketball career for her business venture.
Since her retirement from basketball, the sisters have stayed committed to expanding their personal brand, working on their new business, which includes fitness, as they are seen experimenting with different forms of sports and exercise methods like Pilates and weight lifting. They also concentrate on their social media influencer career.
It’s a far cry from the grind of college basketball, but it’s a lifestyle that suits Hanna’s evolving priorities. She posted a cryptic three-word message stating, “Protecting my peace.” It was a subtle but telling statement. No longer in the public eye as a basketball player or Beck’s partner, she seems determined to shape her own narrative.
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