A short clip of BYU women’s basketball player Delaney Gibb explaining why her team skipped Sunday practice has exploded across social media, with fans comparing the Canadian sophomore to pop star Shakira and dubbing her the “Mormon Shakira.”
The video, posted Monday by BYUtv Sports Nation, shows Gibb speaking during a media session as the Cougars prepared for their Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament semifinal against Kansas. In calm, measured remarks, she said there are priorities “bigger than basketball,” referencing the program’s faith-based decision to observe the Sabbath.
🚨 THEY ARE MAKING MORMON SHAKIRAS🚨 https://t.co/cp1sXep34p
— Andy Molitor (@AndyMSFW) March 31, 2026
Social media users zeroed in on her appearance. A Tuesday X post by sports bettor and content creator Andy Molitor — “🚨 THEY ARE MAKING MORMON SHAKIRAS 🚨” — quoting the clip quickly amassed more than 17,000 likes and hundreds of thousands of views. Replies flooded in with comments likening Gibb’s long, wavy hair, expressive features and poised demeanor to the Colombian singer known for hits such as “Hips Don’t Lie.”
Gibb, a 20-year-old guard from Raymond, Alberta, has emerged as one of the Big 12’s top young talents. She earned All-Big 12 honors as a freshman and has continued to produce at a high level this season, helping lead the Cougars through the WBIT. BYU advanced past Kansas and reached the tournament final.
The viral moment has introduced Gibb to a broader audience beyond hoops fans. While some online chatter focused on her looks, others highlighted the substance of her comments about faith and perspective in college athletics.
Gibb has not publicly commented on the social-media frenzy. As of Wednesday, the clip continued to circulate widely, drawing both basketball praise and lighthearted memes that play on Shakira’s music and BYU’s Mormon affiliation.
The attention arrives as the Cougars chase a WBIT title, blending on-court success with an unexpected off-court spotlight for one of the program’s rising stars.
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