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Meghan L. Hall

UConn Huskies fans loved a wholesome video of Aaliyah Edwards meeting her ‘mini me’

UConn basketball star Aaliyah Edwards met her “mini-me,” and the vibes are immaculate.

“Black girl magic” is more than a phrase; it’s a movement. From Angel Reese to Simone Biles to CoCo Guaff, black women are having a huge year. Impact like that doesn’t go unnoticed, and it trickles down to even the smallest of fans.

Enter Uconn basketball’s Aaliyah Edwards.

The Canadian forward has made a name for herself since joining the team in 2020 and earned six awards this year, including All-BIG EAST First Team and AP Third Team All-American.

With her signature purple and gold braids as a tribute to the late Kobe Bryant, it’s hard to miss Edwards moving up and down the court. In a fitting turn of events, the 21-year-old recently met a young fan who also has braids just like her.

Per a video posted to Edward’s social media that is absolutely precious, Ari, a young basketball fan, can be seen introducing herself as Edwards for Halloween and explaining details about who she is and what she does.

Later in the clip, there are several photos of Ari and Edwards posing and smiling when they met — just completely wholesome stuff.

Uconn Huskies fans immediately chimed in and applauded the video.

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