UCLA’s Kiki Rice Dates Oklahoma City Thunder’s Cason Wallace
Kiki Rice will play for UCLA on Sunday with a national championship spot on the line. UCLA’s Kiki Rice Dates Oklahoma City Thunder’s Cason Wallace, according to reports.
Relationship background
Rice and Wallace are both 22 years old. They first met at the inaugural Jr. NBA World Championship in Orlando as preteens.
They were photographed together in 2022 at a high school basketball event. That image showed a friendship that endured over years.
Public reveal and appearances
Reports say the pair began dating last year. They went public after the Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA Championship last year, via an interview on “WAG Talk.”
Since then, they have made several joint appearances. They attended the ESPYs in July and a Dallas Wings versus Washington Mystics game in August.
Notable photos
Images circulated showing All Americans Cason Wallace, Kiki Rice, and Justine Pissott together. The photographs helped fuel public interest in the couple.
On-court support
Wallace has been seen at UCLA games cheering for Rice. “I’ve been around a lot of them because we’re all the same age,” he told The Oklahoman about her teammates.
Rice’s college career and NIL milestone
Rice is a senior at UCLA and is regarded as a top WNBA prospect. The draft is scheduled for later this month.
She became Jordan Brand’s first NIL athlete. Rice has described the partnership as personally and professionally meaningful, noting valuable opportunities and connections since 2024.
What comes next
Rice now balances final college games with preparation for the professional draft. Wallace is expected to continue supporting her at games and public events.
Filmogaz.com will monitor developments as Rice’s season and draft prospects progress.