The 2025 WNBA Draft will take place in The Shed, NYC. Aspiring professional athletes will have the chance to demonstrate their skills and unique flair in this thrilling new event. One of the most talked about players in this draft hopeful class is UConn star Paige Bueckers. She teams up in the backcourt with fellow TCU star Hailey Van Lith, Kentucky’s Georgia Amoore and USC’s Kiki Iriafen. Though the success of players’ careers will always be more important than what they wear, this year’s draft promises to be groundbreaking in its sartorial splendor.
Georgia Amoore led the way with a bold outfit of black Honor the Gift skirt suit with floral embroidery. The ensemble impressed with its artistic originality. This jaw dropping design came out of a partnership with NBA superstar Russell Westbrook, point guard for the Denver Nuggets. Westbrook’s participation marks a historic first in professional sports. That’s a first for an NBA player designing a look for a WNBA Draft.
“This has never happened before—no athlete has ever dressed another athlete for a draft, let alone an NBA player designing for a WNBA Draft,” – Russell Westbrook
We weren’t the only ones making amazing fashion statements on the red carpet, though! Saniya Rivers displayed her artistry with this beautiful handbag. It unapologetically proclaimed, “The WNBA been poppin,” spray-painted onto the bag. Stylist Aziaha James went for a more dramatic, edgier vibe for the event. From her short suit covered way too many safety pins, chains and pearls to mention, the style was electric showcasing every unique point of view.
Last year’s inductees helped establish an amazing precedent, and this year’s hopefuls continue that tradition. Included in that number were stars such as Caitlin Clark, Cameron Brink, and Angel Reese. These athletes grabbed national headlines for their otherworldly skills on the jingle dress dance floor. They turned heads with their amazing presence in the fashion world. Their impact and influence remains evident today with the current generation of players making their way to the WNBA.
Especially with the WNBA Draft coming to The Shed, excitement couldn’t be higher. Fashion and sports are more connected than ever—and in more powerful ways! Each of these athletes’ decisions shapes who they are and who they hope to be as they enter the next chapter in their professional lives. With the support of influential figures like Russell Westbrook, this event promises to be memorable for both its athletic and stylistic achievements.