As the WNBA players battle it out on the court, they still bring the heat with their summer-inspired outfits in the tunnel. Continuing a survey of the top summer trends, the players have introduced more focus into their outfits with accessories, color coordination, and bold messaging. 

While holding sneakers in their pre-game outfits has become a way for players to debut new pairs of footwear, players are now planning their clothing to match their personalized designs. Under Armour athletes Kelsey Plum and Laeticia Amihere call attention to their PEs with their choice of shorts. Other players send messages through their choice of slogan baby tees or patterns on their materials. 

Other players are catching the last moments to wear trending summer styles, bringing oversized tops and the Beyoncé-inspired cowboy look into the tunnel. Moving away from classic athlete styles or pieces, discover how players are styling their pre-game looks through a unique, young, and distinctly female lens.

Players have been expressing the idea of girlhood through their baby tees, like Kamilla Cardoso's 'I'm Literally Just a Girl' top. Channeling Y2K styles through revived brands like Rickea Jackson's True Religion or Mikiah Herbert Harrigan's Ed Hardy baby tee, they enhance their throwback look with cargo miniskirts. 

Baby Tees

Holding their PE sneakers while doing their pre-game tunnel walks, players are coordinating their apparel to their footwear colorways. Under Armour athlete Laeticia Amihere wears patterns that pay homage to her cultural heritage while Kelsey Plum debuts a new fruit-inspired variation. Reebok athlete Angel Reese wears both apparel and footwear from her new collection, with shining jewelry and a Chanel purse-- all Angel's signature accessories. 

Shoe Coordination

The sports jersey has always been a hit in the tunnel, but last season's popular jersey dress has been swapped out for very oversized jerseys. Both Sydney Colson and Angel Reese pair their jerseys with equally large shorts and dramatic heels. Erica Wheeler and Rhyne Howard go the streetwear route with their jersey selection, but color coordinate their entire look to match.

Oversized Jersey

Veteran players A'ja Wilson and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton are taking bedazzled denim to the next level. While bedazzled or metallic elements in pre-game outfits have become extremely popular this season, these players have shining elements throughout their outfit-- hoop earrings, jewelry and sharp silver shoes.

Bedazzled Denim

Cowboy boots and Western-inspired styles have finally debuted in the tunnel this season. Representing different regions in the league, Jordan Horston, Crystal Dangerfield and Kayla Thornton all place their personal spin on these boots. Horston and Dangerfield fully commit to their look, with a hat, while Thornton goes for a more, city-ready denim look.

Cowboy Boots

WNBA reporter Kirsten Chen writes a lifestyle & fashion column on WNBA.com throughout the season and can be reached on Twitter through @hotgothwriter. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the WNBA or its clubs.

As the WNBA players battle it out on the court, they still bring the heat with their summer-inspired outfits in the tunnel. Continuing a survey of the top summer trends, the players have introduced more focus into their outfits with accessories, color coordination, and bold messaging. 



While holding sneakers in their pre-game outfits has become a way for players to debut new pairs of footwear, players are now planning their clothing to match their personalized designs. Under Armour athletes Kelsey Plum and Laeticia Amihere call attention to their PEs with their choice of shorts. Other players send messages through their choice of slogan baby tees or patterns on their materials. 



Other players are catching the last moments to wear trending summer styles, bringing oversized tops and the Beyoncé-inspired cowboy look into the tunnel. Moving away from classic athlete styles or pieces, discover how players are styling their pre-game looks through a unique, young, and distinctly female lens.





 WNBA reporter Kirsten Chen writes a lifestyle &amp; fashion column on WNBA.com throughout the season and can be reached on Twitter through @hotgothwriter. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the WNBA or its clubs.

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2024 (SEATTLE): Averaged 6.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.3 steals, and 0.7 blocks per game in 39 games, making 14 starts…ranked 14th in field goal percentage (49.3%; 111-of-225), 17th in steals, and 21st in blocks…improved shooting percentage 12.6% points from rookie season, going from 36.7% to 49.3%, the fourth-best jump in WNBA history&#8230;scored in double-figures in 11 games…recorded season-high 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting, adding six rebounds against Chicago (7/5)…had double-double with 12 points and a season-high tying 11 rebounds against Dallas (6/29)…tallied season-high five steals along with 12 points and two blocks vs Phoenix (6/16)…blocked a career-high four shots and added three steals vs Indiana (5/22)…tallied 18 points and six rebounds at Las Vegas (6/19)…scored 12 points on 6-of-8 shooting at Indiana (5/30)… scored eight points along with seven rebounds, four steals and three assists in season opener vs Minnesota (5/14).
 
2023 (SEATTLE): Appeared in 36 games making 17 starts during her rookie campaign in Seattle, averaging 6.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.6 blocks per game…ranked among 2nd among WNBA rookies in steals (1.2 spg) and blocks (0.6 bpg), 3rd in scoring (6.9 ppg), rebounds (5.1 rpg), and 4th in minutes (22.4 mpg)&#8230;one of 13 players in WNBA history to average 6.9+ points, 5.1+ rebounds, 1.6+ assists, 1.2+ steals, and 0.6+ blocks through first 36 career games (only one with 17 or fewer starts) and only the seventh since 2000…recorded first WNBA double-double with 13 points and season-high 14 rebounds at Phoenix (6/13)…scored in double-figures in four-straight games (6/6 &#8211; 6/13), tied for longest streak by Storm rookie since 2016&#8230;second Storm rookie with at least five games of 10+ rebounds…made 1st WNBA start on June 11 vs Washington, finishing with 10 points, five rebounds, two blocks…poured in season-high 23 points on 8-of-16 shooting including 3-of-4 from three-point range while adding 10 rebounds, three steals and two assists at Atlanta (July 12).
 
College: Just the second University of Tennessee Lady Vol to finish her career with 1,000+ points, 700+ rebounds, and 400+ assists, tallying 1,445 points, 731 rebounds, 455 assists over four seasons in Knoxville…ranks No. 1 among all true guards at Tennessee with 21 career double-doubles, including eight in 2022-23, and finished seventh in school history in both career assists (455) and career assists per game average (3.99)…in 2022-23, Horston was second on the team in scoring average at 15.6 ppg and first in rebounds (7.1), assists (3.3), steals (1.6) and blocks (1.1). She also shot a career-best 43.8% from the field and 73.9% from the free throw line while tallying career highs in blocks (38) and steals (55). She joins fellow UT alum Mercedes Russell on the Storm roster and is the Storm’s third first-round pick from Tennessee (Semeka Randall, 2001, Shekinna Stricklen, 2012).