His girlfriend, Abbie Stockard, was in the pageant as Miss Alabama. At the end of the night, she was crowned Miss America. Kessler was streaming the event on his phone with his head coach, Will Hardy, and was overjoyed when he saw that Stockard won the title.

Utah Jazz player Walker Kessler had the sweetest reaction when his girlfriend Abbie Stockard won the Miss America pageant on Sunday, Dec. 5.

Walker Kessler's love life came to light recently when the world found out his girlfriend is Miss America Abbie Stockard.

Utah Jazz starting center Walker Kessler has been getting some attention in un-basketball related news. Kessler’s girlfriend, Abbie Stockhard, was crowned Miss America, representing the state of Alabama.

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler has celebrated some big wins and remarkable individual accomplishments in his career, but on Sunday, he basked in the glory of a very special someone: Kessler's girlfriend,

He dropped the phone and shot up from his chair in excitement. His girlfriend, Abbie Stockard, had just won Miss America. The Jazz center stood there speechless before getting a celebratory hug from head coach Will Hardy. Study says 2 key crops are harming Great Salt Lake; state unsure on recommendations

Alabama nursing student Abbie Stockard, whose boyfriend is Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler, was crowned the 97th Miss America.