No one was more pumped that Abbie Stockard, Miss Alabama 2024, was crowned Miss America 2025 on Sunday night than Walker Kessler.

The Utah Jazz center – and former Auburn star – posted video of his reaction to the news was priceless.

Stockard, from Birmingham, is a student at Auburn University, where she majors in nursing. Her goal is to earn an advanced degree, a doctorate of nurse anesthesia practice, and specialize in pediatrics.

“Congratulations Abbie,” the NBA star wrote in an Instagram post Monday. “I am so proud of you and everything you stand for. Your hard work and trust in the Lord has awarded you with this incredible opportunity! Use your light to shine on others around you!”

Kessler was averaging 10.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks in his third season as a starter for the Jazz. The center was originally selected by the Memphis Grizzlies with the No. 22 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.

Kessler was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves on draft night, before being moved to the Jazz in the Rudy Gobert trade in 2022.

Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.