WNBA fans are thinking of star guard Skylar Diggins on Monday.
Diggins, 35, is going through a hard time personally. The former Notre Dame Fighting Irish star, who plays for the Seattle Storm of the Women’s National Basketball Association, had a big 2025 season. She averaged 15.5 points, 6.0 assists and 2.5 rebounds per game for the Storm.
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But off of the court, Diggins is going through a hard time. Diggins and her husband, former Notre Dame wide receiver Daniel Smith, married in 2017. The couple has two children together. But they separated in November of 2024 and officially got divorced earlier in 2025.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – JUNE 27: Skylar Diggins-Smith #4 of the Phoenix Mercury during the second half of the WNBA game at Footprint Center on June 27, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury defeated the Fever 83-71. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)Christian Petersen/Getty Images
Diggins announced on Monday that she’s been doing her best to be strong for herself and her children.
“Been doing everything BY MYSLF (sic) for over a year now,” Diggins said. “Just me and my babies (and the help of my mom/dad.) THAT’S IT!”
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“Working, paying the bills, being a present mother and battling through a lot of unknowns… God’s strongest soldier 2025.”
WNBA fans are thinking of Diggins
“This is so sad, as they were such a beautiful couple,” one wrote.
“Thinking of her during this time. Give her privacy,” one shared.
“I’m here Skylar if you need me!” another fan wrote.
“Praying for Skylar and her family today. Divorce is never easy, especially with young children,” one fan added.
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Diggins, meanwhile, will look forward to the 2026 WNBA season, as a newly single woman and mother of two.
This story was originally published by The Spun on Dec 29, 2025, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
