The next wave of the WNBA is here — making just as bold a statement off the court as they did on it.
Fresh off of leading the UConn Huskies to their 18th national championship, Paige Bueckers is all but a lock to go No. 1 overall to the Dallas Wings.
But she’s far from the only star set to shine Monday night at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City.
This year’s draft signals a major moment for the star-studded class of 2020 recruiting group, as several big names officially join the WNBA ranks. Hailey Van Lith and Te-Hina Paopao are expected to hear their names called, joining former classmates Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Cameron Brink and more in the pros. Other elite talents from this class included Kiki Iriafen, Sonia Citron and Aneesah Morrow.
But before they step on the court, they’re stepping onto the WNBA’s orange carpet.
Paige Bueckers
The presumptive No. 1 pick in the draft was all business for the big occasion, arriving in an all-black fit accentuated by a number of sparkles.
Kiki Iriafen
Iriafen, who was instrumental in the USC Trojans making an Elite Eight run even after JuJu Watkins suffered an injury, opted for a gold dress on the Orange Carpet.
Sonia Citron
A staple for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish over the last several seasons, Citron opted to don a pair of shades that matched her all-black look.
Patterns were the name of the game for Amoore, whose fit was designed by Russell Westbrook. Amoore spent her final year of collegiate eligibility playing for the Kentucky Wildcats after four seasons with Virginia Tech.
Hailey Van Lith
Van Lith’s college career included stops at Louisville and LSU, but her final season with the TCU Horned Frogs may have been her most impressive. Her color of choice for the Orange Carpet was also all-black.
Aneesah Morrow
The former LSU Tigers star Morrow also joined in on the all-black trend, opting for a leather-heavy look and matching sunglasses.
Black was also the color of choice for James, a standout guard for the NC State Wolfpack, who paired a stylish jacket with grey shades.
Saniya Rivers
James’ teammate at NC State, the highlight of Rivers’ outfit was an accessory — carrying a handbag proclaiming “The WNBA been poppin.”
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