This year has been a standout for Lipscomb University senior guard Will Pruitt, who made his parents proud with his impressive achievements on the court and took a big step in his personal life by proposing to his girlfriend.
Will Pruitt played a vital role in helping the Lipscomb Bisons win the Atlantic Sun Conference tournament by defeating North Alabama 76-65 and earning a spot in the NCAA tournament.
In the ASUN Championship final, Will scored 17 crucial points, seven rebounds, and three assists, leading his team to victory and securing the Bison’s second-ever trip to the NCAA tournament.
Moreover, with his remarkable achievement, Will made his parents, Angie Stephens and David Jr. Pruitt, who have been his constant source of support, proud.
Angie Stephens and David Jr. Pruitt were not only there to witness their son’s incredible achievement but also had the unforgettable moment of seeing him begin a new chapter in his life—proposing to his girlfriend, Jalyn Holcomb, earlier this week on the basketball court at Allen Arena.
Pruitt planned a beautiful proposal for his girlfriend, Jalyn Holcomb, an exceptional basketball player on the Lipscomb women’s basketball team and the daughter of NFL quarterback Kelly Holcomb.
After receiving permission from Kelly to ask for his daughter’s hand in marriage, Will Pruitt worked with the school’s marketing department to set up an interview under the guise of celebrating Jalyn’s achievement, who just became Lipscomb’s all-time leading scorer.
Moreover, his parents, David and Angie, along with Jalyn’s parents, also played a key role in helping him set up the perfect moment for his engagement.
As part of the surprise, Pruitt wrote a heartfelt note for Jalyn to read at the end of the interview. She didn’t realize the note was from him until she reached the part about her being everything he was looking for in a wife.
That’s when Pruitt, holding a small box, emerged from one of the arena’s tunnels and, surrounded by his family, proposed to his longtime girlfriend, Jalyn.
Pruitt’s mother, Angie, expressed her happiness by sharing the news about her son’s engagement on social media with the caption, “Sweetest proposal ever! I’m not biased 😉!“
Lipscomb University Basketball Star Will Pruitt Comes From An Athletic Family!
Will Pruitt’s parents are both former athletes who showcased their exceptional sports skills in high school and college.
Angie Stephens Pruitt played volleyball at Tennessee Tech, where she earned her bachelor of business administration degree.
On the other hand, David Jr. played basketball at Stratford High School.
Although his parents didn’t pursue a career in sports, they guided him and his siblings in their sports journey.
Regarding his parents’ profession, Angie is an HR professional; she currently serves as a director and compensation for Vaco in Nashville, Tennessee.
Prior to her current position, she served as the Director of HR Business Partners of American Family Insurance for 2 years and worked with the General as their director of HR Operations and acting VP for 15 years.
Although Pruitt’s father, David Jr. Pruitt, hasn’t shared much about his professional journey, his Facebook page displays that he currently works at DuPont.
Likewise, his siblings, elder brother Trey and younger sister Taylor, are exceptional athletes.
Trey played for the Austin Peay State University men’s football team and graduated in 2020 with a major in marketing and business.
While Will excelled in basketball at Mouth Juliet High School, Trey showcased his exceptional football skills.
Trey currently serves as a real estate agent at eXp Realty. He is happily married to his college sweetheart, Abby Pruitt, and is a proud father of a daughter.
Regarding his sister, Taylor Pruitt plays basketball for the Johnson University Royals as a forward. She also showcased her basketball skills while playing for the Green High High School girl’s basketball team.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Will Pruitt is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business management at Lipscomb University.
- While attending Mount Juliet High School, Will led the Bears to three consecutive District 9-AAA Championships in each of his last three years, which marked the first championships in school history.
- Will won the Region Championship in his senior year at High School.
