AceShowbiz - Nikki Mudarris and LiAngelo Ball are going to be parents soon. When announcing that they are expecting their first child together, the former "Love & Hip-Hop: Hollywood" star and the professional basketball player said they "can't wait" to welcome their baby.

"We're both so excited about becoming parents," the couple told PEOPLE. "We spoke about having a life and kids when we first met, our goals, dreams, life we wanted & then it really happened."

"We can't wait to meet our baby and begin this new chapter together," Nikki and LiAngelo continued. "It's super exciting for us both being first-time parents and getting to experience everything together."

Nikki went on to note, "The news was super exciting for everyone in my family, however, everyone was super shocked and I think they're still shocked even though my belly is huge!" The pregnant star then explained, "Overall, everyone cannot wait for the baby to come. They're super happy for me, I found love with an amazing man and God blessed me with my baby, everything I really wanted is truly happening."

Recalling how he first learned the pregnancy news, LiAngelo told the publication, "When I told my mom and pops they were shocked a little bit but I think more so excited than anything." He then shared, "My mom was yelling and cheering in excitement. When I told my brothers [NBA stars LaMelo and Lonzo Ball] they were happy for me and also excited to become new uncles to my seed."

Nikki and LiAngelo said they know the sex of their unborn baby, but they decided to keep it private for now. As for names, "ironically we picked our kid(s) names three months before I got pregnant so when we found out it was pretty easy what we were gonna name the baby."