Big news for Alabama State’s Amarr Knox and Southern University’s DaKiyah Sanders!
ESPN shared that Knox popped the question to Sanders on February 6, and the couple announced their engagement just in time for Valentine’s Day. The two, who met at Alabama State before Sanders transferred to Southern, are making March Madness history after their teams secured big wins in the NCAA tournaments.
Knox led Alabama State to a historic win against St. Francis University on March 18, scoring 16 points and hitting the game-winning shot, marking the Hornets’ first-ever NCAA tournament victory. The very next day, Sanders helped Southern take down UC San Diego 68-56, with four assists and three rebounds, marking the Jaguars’ first win in the women’s NCAA tournament and the first ever for a Southwestern Athletic Conference team in the Big Dance.
“It was crazy watching in the hotel the very next day,” Knox said, thrilled for his fiancée. “I’m happy for her, and I’ll be watching her against UCLA.”
To celebrate, Sanders shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, writing about her journey in basketball and the faith that pushed her forward. “Since I’ve been able to bounce a ball, I’ve worked at this sport with everything that I’ve had in me, but I hadn’t quite had the faith to match my work ethic,” she said. “My hard work wasn’t enough until I had the faith to match.” She gave all glory to her faith, saying, “All honor goes to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.”
