"I know she better chill out": College hoops fans react to Hannah Hidalgo's viral video from college basketball game
Hannah Hidalgo did not suit up during Notre Dame's game against the Clemson Tigers on Sunday. She tweaked her ankle against Wake Forest on Jan. 9 and was rested to ensure her full recovery. Even from the sidelines, Hidalgo managed to capture fans' attention with a hilarious moment that happened in the third quarter.
As the broadcast showed Hidalgo on the bench, she was caught off guard. Hidalgo glanced to her left and right, indicating to the camera person not to focus on her before smiling and looking away. The video was posted by Overtime WBB on Instagram on Wednesday.
Fans rushed to the comment section to share their reactions.
"Her make up and hair atttee," one said.
"It was for you ma’am 😂," another fan commented.
"Imma save my thoughts for a different time 😝😝," another fan wrote.
"Beautiful Moment," one fan said.
"I know she better chill out," another commented.
One fan complimented her ability on the court.
"Cutest reaction 🥰 Killa on the court thou," they said.
Hannah Hidalgo is a Player of the Year award frontrunner
Hannah Hidalgo has solidified herself as a notable offensive talent this season, helping Notre Dame to a 14-2 record and 5-0 in the ACC.
She is averaging 25.7 points (second in NCAA), leading top names like JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers, along with 6.0 rebounds, 4.1 steals and 3.7 assists per game. Per ESPNW, she leads the race for the Player of the Year award, ahead of Watkins, Bueckers and UCLA's Lauren Betts.
Hidalgo outperformed Watkins and Bueckers when Notre Dame faced USC in November and UConn in December. Her performance made the Fighting Irish the only team this season to defeat the Trojans and Huskies, which are considered two of the biggest contenders for the NCAA title.
Hidalgo also scored her 1,000th career point on Dec. 8, becoming the fastest player in program history to achieve the feat.