The projected No. 1 overall pick’s aunt has become a celebrity.

Fernando Mendoza’s aunt has gone viral again following Indiana’s national championship win.

Mendoza declared for the NFL Draft this week after leading the Hoosiers to a 16-0 season.

The quarterback also achieved a massive personal milestone, snagging the Heisman Trophy before the win.

Mendoza has quite the story in 2026. His family has gotten plenty of attention, too. His relationship with his mother, Elsa, who suffers from Multiple Sclerosis, has warmed hearts around the nation.

Fernando Mendoza’s Aunt Has Everyone Talking Ahead Of The Draft

Fernando Mendoza’s family (Photo via ESPN)
On the other hand, his aunt has been turning heads due to her looks. She first went viral at the Peach Bowl, and fans are now looking forward to seeing her at the draft.

“ESPN might have a camera fully dedicated to Fernando Mendoza’s aunt at the NFL Draft: 🎥,” College Sports Only tweeted on Friday.

“She’s a beauty,” someone wrote in the comments.

“Need a camera below the Mendoza Line also if it’s not too much trouble,” someone else wrote.

“I’d advise her to not go..mess up their perverting which they do EVERY year and no one really talks about it they just gloss over it like it’s just good clean journalism,” one fan warned.

Someone also posted, “Fernando Mendoza’s aunt who people noticed at his games! Wow. She’s a luxury real estate agent in FL.”

Mendoza’s aunt’s full name is Ena Espino Pereda. She was born and raised in Coral Gables alongside her sister and now works in Miami’s commercial real estate industry.

Ironically, she attended the University of Miami.

It also appears that she’s married, based on her last name.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.