Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins appears to be making a personal change. She has dropped “Smith” from her Instagram handle and is now going by her maiden name.
It says Skylar Diggins now, and I would like to be (referred) that way
Skylar Diggins
moving forward
At the team’s media day on 28 April, her name tag read “Skylar Diggins,” signaling a shift in how she wishes to be addressed moving forward.
The 34-year-old WNBA veteran seems to be stepping into a new chapter, both on and off the court.
While her Instagram handle still includes “Smith,” her profile name has been updated to “Skylar Diggins. ”
She’s also removed photos of her husband.
This isn’t just a social media update, as the Storm’s official team roster now lists her as Diggins.
In 2017, after getting married and playing for the Dallas Wings, she adopted the last name Diggins-Smith.
Now, it seems she’s choosing to return to her original name as she enters a new phase in her career.
Fans Speculate If Skylar Diggins And Daniel Smith Have Gone Separate Ways After Six Years Of Marriage
Skylar Diggins and Daniel Smith have been together since 2014, when they met while both students at Notre Dame.
During his time in school, Daniel played football and was quite successful, winning many games.
Skylar Diggins-Smith husband supports the WNBA! pic.twitter.com/etYlDYH8Zl
— Gwendolyn Loyd (@gwenloyd1) July 5, 2019
However, he had to step away from the sport after suffering an ankle injury. Then, he shifted his focus toward his true passion- art.
Daniel, who also graduated from a high school in South Bend, proposed to Skylar in June 2016 during one of his art shows.
The couple married in April 2019 at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago.
Following their wedding, Skylar started using the name Diggins-Smith on her basketball jersey.
She even shared the updated jersey on Instagram, announcing that she’d go by her new last name as she continued her career with the Dallas Wings.
Skylar Diggins and husband Daniel Smith …Now expecting. #Congrats pic.twitter.com/q48EfnqV07
— EncourageOneAnother (@EncouragedOne) February 9, 2019
The duo welcomed their first child in 2019 and had a daughter in 2023.
Despite Skylar’s high profile as a professional athlete, the couple has tried to keep their children out of the public spotlight.
Recently, Skylar removed “Smith” from her name on social media, sparking rumors about a possible divorce.
She probably divorced
prtotan3
He been under every half naked woman post for awhile now, I knew something was up… Does he work?
Lovechild
not surprising. i remember looking at her husband’s ig awhile back and he looked like a neutered puppy. skylar has a rep for being a smart ass and difficult person in the locker room, i know it must be 10x worse at home
Ashley
While fans have started to speculate about a separation, there has been no official confirmation or public statement from either of them about a divorce.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Skylar Diggins was born to Tige Diggins and Renee Scott. She has three younger brothers, Tige, Destyn, and Maurice, and a younger sister named Hanneaf.
- She attended Washington High School in South Bend and played varsity basketball all four years.
- During her time there, her team, the Panthers, had an incredible 102–7 record.
