Gianna Bryant honoured ironically by dream university UConn's women basketball team

Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Bryant and seven others were killed in a tragic helicopter crash in Calabassas, California on Sunday. The group of 9 were headed to one of Gianna Bryant's basketball games. Like Bryant, Gianna also wanted to prove herself in the world of basketball. 

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Gianna Bryant death: Gigi honoured by her dream university UConn's women basketball team

Gianna Bryant, who played basketball for her high school's women's team, dreamt of getting into the University of Connecticut. UConn has an elite college women’s program which Gianna Bryant was 'hellbent'' on joining. Bryant had himself revealed the same in an interview. Both Kobe and Gianna Bryant have attended various Uconn basketball games. The team also paid both of them a tribute during one of their games. UConn even called Gianna and Bryant their extended family, adding that Gianna Bryant will always be Husky. 

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Gianna Bryant death: Kobe and Gianna Bryant shared their love for basketball

Gianna Bryant, who was called 'Gigi', was also a talented basketball player. She played for her high school's basketball team and was often spotted while practising. While on a popular talk show, Kobe Bryant had revealed that Gianna wanted to develop her own playing styles. Kobe Bryant even took Gianna to NBA games, where he was once seen breaking down the game to her.

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