Vanessa Bryant Pays Tribute to Late Daughter Gigi After UConn NCAA Championship Win - Because of Them We Can

Vanessa Bryant pays emotional tribute to late daughter, Gigi Bryant

Vanessa Bryant recently paid an emotional tribute to her late daughter, Gianna “Gigi” Bryant, this came after the University of Connecticut (UConn) Huskies secured the 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship. According to Vanessa, Gigi, who tragically passed away alongside her dad in a helicopter crash, had always dreamed of playing for UConn one day. You can view the tribute here Remembering Gigi Bryant’s Dream According to E! News. Vanessa s…

Vanessa Bryant Pays Tribute to Late Daughter Gigi After UConn NCAA Championship Win - Because of Them We Can

She would’ve been a freshmen in college this year! Vanessa Bryant took to social media to share a heartfelt message and word of congratulations after UConn’s NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship win, US Weekly reports.  “Gigi would’ve loved being there with you,” wrote Bryant on her story.  “When you think you can’t, UConn,” she continued, quoting her late daughter Gianna.  Gianna “Gigi” Bryant passed away tragically at the age of 13 in January …

Vanessa Bryant congratulates UConn on title: 'Gigi would've loved being there with you'

LOS ANGELES — Gianna Bryant was a basketball prodigy who was “hell-bent” on one day playing basketball at Connecticut.