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Baton Rouge, LA โ May 29, 2025 โ LSU menโs basketball star Tamarcus Cooley stunned fans, teammates, and the entire college basketball community with a surprise announcement that he is officially engaged The 21-year-old All-American point guard proposed to his longtime girlfriend, Alyssa Hart, in a romantic and public gesture that took place right on the hardwood of LSUโs Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The couple even confirmed a wedding date sending shockwaves through social media and Tiger Nation.
Sheโs been my rock through everything. I knew she was the one from the beginning,โ Cooley shared on Instagram along with photos of the proposal.
Cooley, known for his charisma, vision, and leadership on the court, decided to take a bold step off the court by organizing a private โphotoshootโ with Alyssa that turned into a life-changing moment. With the LSU arena lights dimmed and a spotlight shining center court, Cooley got down on one knee, stunning his unsuspecting girlfriend of three years.
The emotional moment was captured on video and quickly went viral across sports networks and social media platforms. Fans flooded the comments with congratulations, and some even joked that Cooley had just made โthe assist of a lifetime.
Perhaps the most surprising part of the announcement was the confirmation that the couple had already chosen a wedding date: July 19, 2026ย The date holds special meaning for the couple, as it marks the anniversary of their first meeting during LSU orientation.
We didnโt want to wait. After the next chapter of our lives begins, weโre starting it together โ for real,โ Cooley told reporters.
The wedding is expected to take place in Baton Rouge, with several teammates rumored to be part of the wedding party. LSU Head Coach Matt McMahon is also reportedly invited.
Big win off the court for my guy Tamarcus,โ joked teammate D.J. Waters on X (formerly Twitter). โTime to get fitted for that tux!
Tamarcus is an exceptional young man. Iโm proud of the player and even more proud of the person heโs becoming. This is a special time for him.
This engagement adds to a long list of achievements for Cooley in 2025. The junior point guard led the LSU Tigers to a 27-7 record and a Sweet 16 appearance in the NCAA Tournament. He was named SEC Player of the Year, averaging 19.2 points 7.5 assists and 2.8 steals per game.
Projected to be a top-10 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Cooley has already built a reputation as one of the most exciting prospects in college basketball. Yet, despite his growing fame, he has consistently emphasized the importance of staying grounded.
Basketball is a huge part of my life, Cooley said. โBut Alyssa has been there through the good and the bad. This is more important than any award or trophy.
With a final season at LSU ahead of him, Tamarcus Cooley is determined to bring home a national championship โ and then walk down the aisle just weeks later. As fans look forward to the 2025โ26 season, they now have another reason to celebrate and support their star.
As LSU Athletics put it in a tweet, โHeโs leading us on the court โ and now leading in life. Congratulations to Tamarcus & Alyssa!
