Twins Hanna and Haley Cavinder sit on the bench during the final seconds of a 69-40 win over Desert Mountain in the Highland Thanksgiving Tournament. The Gilbert High School basketball stars are two of the most highly touted players in Arizona. (Photo by Tyler Dunn)Coach Kyle Pedersen said he knew they were special from the moment he saw them play in the sixth grade. Pedersen described their style of play as “upbeat, fast and aggressive.” (Photo by Tyler Dunn)The Cavinder sisters call themselves best friends and said it was always a dream of theirs to play college basketball together. (Photo by Tyler Dunn)Haley is ranked the No. 27 point guard in ESPNW’s class of 2019. Her sister, Hanna, compares her style of play to WNBA star Sue Bird. (Photo by Lamar Smith)Hanna Cavinder goes to the free throw line trying to complete the three-point play. A 76 percent free-throw shooter last year, Hanna Cavinder is the 69th ranked point guard in ESPNW’s class of 2019. (Photo by Tyler Dunn)Haley Cavinder gets fouled while driving to the hoop. Haley was the Tigers’ leading scorer last season averaging 23 points per game. (Photo by Tyler Dunn)Hanna Cavinder was the team’s second leading scorer averaging 20.9 points per game. Haley compares her sister to Maya Moore because of her all-around game and her ability to score the ball. (Photo by Lamar Smith)The twins both made the Highland Thanksgiving Tournament All-Tournament Team. They plan to lead Gilbert High School to a state title this year after losing to Valley Vista in the state semis last year. (Photo by Tyler Dunn)After their official visit the twins felt Fresno State was the best fit for them. They enjoyed the campus, the coaching staff, the family atmosphere and the Fresno State women’s basketball fans. (Photo by Tyler Dunn)Haley and Hanna Cavinder officially sign to become Fresno State Bulldogs in front of a packed crowd inside the Gilbert High School cafeteria. (Photo by Tyler Dunn)The oldest Cavinder sister Brooke sported a custom made “Cavinder Twins” Fresno State long sleeve shirt to support them both on National Signing Day. (Photo by Tyler Dunn)All five Cavinder sisters, seen (Left to Right): Brandi Cavinder, Natalie Cavinder, Haley Cavinder, Hanna Cavinder and Brooke Cavinder. They are close and bond over their Dutch Bros. Coffee runs together. (Photo by Lamar Smith)Their were ups and downs in the recruiting process and their basketball journeys but, one thing remains the same, they always have each other. (Photo by Lamar Smith)The Cavinder twins’ friends and family bought a cookie cake to celebrate their Signing Day. Haley and Hanna are excited to play basketball in Fresno next Fall. (Photo by Lamar Smith)The entire Cavinder family is excited about the twins becoming Fresno State Bulldogs including their pet bulldog, “Biggie”. (Photo by Corey Kirk)
