What The 2025 WNBA Rookies Wore To This Years Draft

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 14: (L-R) Dominique Malonga, Ajša Sivka, Paige Bueckers, Sania Feagin,

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For too long, the WNBA has been a quieter presence in the broader basketball conversation, often overshadowed by its male counterpart — until now. With record-breaking viewership during the 2024 championship, which drew 1.57 million viewers and packed 18,000 seats at Barclays Center, and the recent NCAA Women‘s March Madness final pulling in 8.5 million viewers, the momentum is undeniable. The league isn’t just gaining attention, funding, sponsorships, and support — its growing in scale, too. Just last night, 38 new rookies were drafted into the WNBA.

As the conversation around the league gets louder, so do the players personalities — and more importantly— their fashion.

On the evening of Monday, April 14, 2025, the WNBAs top prospects made their way to The Shed in Hudson Yards, New York, stepping into the unknown as they embarked on the next chapter of their athletic careers. But before their names were called, they took a moment to make a sartorial statement. For many, it marked a once-in-a-lifetime convergence of sport and style with many claiming it was their first time “getting dressed up” in general.

With Coach serving as the evening‘s dressing sponsors, much of the talent arrived in custom looks from the brand — from Sonia Citron’s schoolgirl-cool ensemble of a deep-cut blazer, mini skirt, socks, and loafers, to Paige Bueckers‘ flashy, all-sparkle suit. Below, we’ve rounded up some of the most memorable outfits from the orange carpet and asked them about their draft fits.

Paige Bueckers

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 14: Paige Bueckers arrives prior to the 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed on

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 14: Paige Bueckers arrives prior to the 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed on

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 14: Paige Bueckers arrives prior to the 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed on

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Hailey Van Lith

Hailey Van Lith at The WNBA Draft 2025 held at The Shed on April 14, 2025 in New York, New York.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 14: Hailey Van Lith arrives prior to the 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed on

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 14: Hailey Van Lith arrives prior to the 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed on

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Kiki Iriafen at The WNBA Draft 2025 held at The Shed on April 14, 2025 in New York, New York. (Photo

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 14: Kiki Iriafen arrives prior to the 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed on

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Sonia Citron at The WNBA Draft 2025 held at The Shed on April 14, 2025 in New York, New York. (Photo

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 14: Sonia Citron arrives prior to the 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed on

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 14: Sonia Citron arrives prior to the 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed on

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Madison Scott

Madison Scott at The WNBA Draft 2025 held at The Shed on April 14, 2025 in New York, New York.

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Saniya Rivers

Saniya Rivers at The WNBA Draft 2025 held at The Shed on April 14, 2025 in New York, New York.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 14: Saniya Rivers arrives prior to the 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed on

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 14: Saniya Rivers arrives prior to the 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed on

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Aneesah Morrow at The WNBA Draft 2025 held at The Shed on April 14, 2025 in New York, New York.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 14: Aneesah Morrow arrives prior to the 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed on

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Dominique Malonga

Dominique Malonga at The WNBA Draft 2025 held at The Shed on April 14, 2025 in New York, New York.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 14: Sania Feagin arrives prior to the 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed on

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Georgia Amoore

Georgia Amoore at The WNBA Draft 2025 held at The Shed on April 14, 2025 in New York, New York.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 14: Georgia Amoore arrives prior to the 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed on