Dylan Harper's momDylan Harper‘s mom (Photo Via X)
The Barclays Center had no shortage of eye-catching moments during the 2025 NBA Draft, but one family member managed to steal the spotlight in a way few expected.

As Dylan Harper heard his name called as the No. 2 overall pick, it wasn’t just the Rutgers star drawing attention; it was his mother, Maria Harper, who lit up social media with her unforgettable appearance.

Dressed in a sleek black dress and wearing a proud smile, Maria stood beside her son in one of the biggest moments of his life. As Dylan walked across the stage to shake NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s hand, Maria’s embrace quickly became one of the night’s most talked-about scenes.

In an instant, she wasn’t just the mother of a top draft pick, she was a trending topic.

A Coach, A Mother, A Viral Sensation

Dylan Harper stands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver (Photo By Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
Maria Harper isn’t new to the world of high-level basketball. Long before Dylan dominated college hoops, she was courtside in a different way. As his high school coach at Don Bosco Prep, she helped mold him into one of the nation’s top players. In a 2023 feature by Jersey Sports Zone, Maria’s impact was clear. “

You can look directly to his mom,” the outlet wrote while reflecting on Dylan’s rise. “She coached Dylan through high school and watched every step he evolved into one of the best players in the country.”

That story resurfaced online Wednesday night as fans began digging deeper into the woman who turned heads during ESPN’s live coverage. While some were struck by her presence and style, others praised her role in Dylan’s development and the sacrifices that came with it.

Maria showed her emotions after Dylan got drafted, saying, “It’s surreal. The NBA is very, very exclusive club.”

Dylan Harper, the five-star freshman who spent one season at Rutgers, now heads to San Antonio to team up with Victor Wembanyama and a Spurs squad looking to reload with young talent. Rutgers may have missed the NCAA Tournament this year, but both Harper and fellow freshman Ace Bailey remain among the most anticipated prospects in their class.

As the NBA world turns its eyes to the next chapter of Harper’s career, it’s clear his support system will be right there with him. And after Wednesday night, so will the rest of the internet.

Haliey Welch wearing hooded outfitHaliey Welch (Photo via hay_welch/IG)
Haliey Welch returned to social media following two weeks of silence prompted by the launch of her meme coin backfiring.

The “Hawk Tuah” Girl, as she’s also known, announced the release of a crypto altcoin branded $HAWK earlier this month that soared to a market cap of close to $500 million before quickly plummeting to a loss of 95 percent of its value.

She put out a tweet denying any wrongdoing in the immediate aftermath before disappearing. But she was back on Friday to reveal she was working with a law firm to take those responsible to task.

Check her post out below:

“Number one rule in life: Don’t trust financial advice from girl called “Hawk Tua”,” a user suggested.

“You’re going to jail Haliey Welch,” another fan warned.

“Hold the responsible parties accountable” ? That would be you. Even if you had no direct involvement, it’s still your name and face being dragged through the mud,” someone added.

“🚨BREAKING: After sleeping for 332 hours, 14 minutes, and 72 seconds, Haliey Welch AKA Hawk Tuah has finally woken up. She now holds the world record for longest time sleeping,” the popular greg account posted.

“They played you and ripped off your fans. But web 3 is like that. Everyone warned you. You picked the team to work with and got paid $125k up front. You have to take some blame,” a comment read.

“I TOLD YOU something was not right….It made no sense for her to screw over her fans. I hope everyone is made whole,” someone wrote.

“I honestly feel bad for you.  When fame comes quick like that, everybody becomes your friend and it’s hard to know who to trust,” said another.

Haliey Welch Files Class Action Lawsuit

The law firm named in Haliey’s tweet has filed a class action lawsuit against the creators of the $HAWK coin.

They have also suggested that the “Hawk Tuah” Girl was a victim as she was fed bad information by people who were simply trying to take advantage of her viral success.

Haliey is expected to return to regular programming once she clears her name.

Kansas City Chiefs President Forced To Address Rumors That Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s Relationship Is Just A “Marketing Strategy” For The Team

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce watching tennis match.Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (Photo by Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images)
There’s a conspiracy theory for just about everything, including bizarre ones relating to the highly publicized relationship between Grammy Award-winning singer Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

The three-time Super Bowl champion has been in a relationship with Taylor Swift for over a year. Their rumored romance was confirmed when Swift attended the Chiefs’ Week 3, 2023 home game against the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium.

Kelce’s romance with Swfit has been a giant win for the Chiefs and the NFL, too. She has brought plenty more attention to the NFL and contributed to the Chiefs’ skyrocketing popularity worldwide.

Naturally, conspiracy theorists believe the Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift romance is simply a marketing ploy to help the Chiefs and the league. But Chiefs president Mark Donovan finally addressed the ridiculous rumor during an appearance on NBC’s “Squawk Box” program:

“I’d love to say that it was a marketing strategy, but it is an authentic relationship. And we’re happy to have it, and it’s been nothing but good for us.

I think the best thing I can say about the whole relationship and the impact it’s had on us is, Taylor Swift is an authentic member of the Kansas City Chiefs kingdom. She’s an authentic fan and that matters to our fans and our fan base and to matters to us and we try to respect that.”