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Game Recap: Sun vs. Sparks (7/13/25)

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Game Recap: Sun vs. Storm (7/11/25)

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Top Plays of the Day, 7/11/2025

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Top Plays of the Day, 6/25/25

Before stepping into the 2025 Draft, the wavy walls of the modern, multi-level building foreshadowed a new era of player style on the Orange Carpet. While last year's draft introduced style surprises, like Rickea Jackson’s suit change before her selection, this year's draftees are delivering new takes on show-stopping style.&nbsp;
League-certified stylists are quickly teaming up with the latest talent, like Golden with Saniya Rivers; Sydney Bordonaro with Aziaha James; and Marc Desir with Deja Kelly. While these stylists are known for elevating their players’ aesthetics, working with draftees provides a rare opportunity for greater experimentation. Other notable stylist notes include Madison Scott teaming up with Liatu King, a current Notre Dame Women's Basketball Player; and Sania Feagin, who proudly credited her mom with choosing her shiny, white gown.&nbsp;

Madison Scott, Saniya Rivers' purse, Hailey Van Lith, and Aneesah Morrow pictured on the 2025 WNBA Draft Orange Carpet 

#1 DRAFT 2025 TRENDS

Madison Scott and Dominique Malonga pose on the 2025 WNBA Draft Orange Carpet 

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Tina Thompson pictured in her 1997 WNBA Draft outfit, alongside Allisha Gray, and Nika Mühl during the 2025 WNBA Draft Orange Carpet.

#3 DRAFT 2025 TRENDS

Hailey Van Lith, Paige Bueckers, Aneesah Morrow and Sonia Citron pictured posing on the 2025 WNBA Draft Orange Carpet

#4 DRAFT 2025 TRENDS

A selection of custom Coach looks confirms the role of a player’s draft outfit as the first piece of storytelling around their personality– even when players rock the same brand, the resulting carpet is extremely diverse. Organizing style at the 2025 Draft into three major trends, these looks introduce this class’ style staples and unique approaches to one-of-one customization. 1. FULL SUITS

Since Tina Thompson's gray suit at the inaugural 1997 WNBA draft, players have confirmed that a full suit is a timeless option. This year, Madison Scott modernizes an AMIRI suit with a custom #24 piece from Johnny Dang with the help of stylist Liatu King, a current Notre Dame Women's Basketball Player. Dominique Malonga utilizes her Louis Vuitton suit's construction to pay homage to her French heritage.Current players who also appeared on the Orange Carpet in suits include Allisha Gray and Nika Mühl, who represents her Croatian heritage with a suit by y/GIA. 2. STATEMENT PURSES

While past players have opted to keep their hands free from purses, this year's draft outfits expands upon the idea of a statement purse. Working with Russell Westbrook as her stylist, Georgia Amoore debuts an "H" shaped purse to finish her Honor the Gift look.Saniya Rivers catches everyone's attention with a hand-painted "THE WNBA BEEN POPPIN" message on a collaborative purse by Saturday House and her stylist, Golden. From the actual suit to the details, Golden envisioned something "one of one that was curated just for [Rivers].” Transforming carpet-ready sparkle into something more abstract, Sarah Ashlee Barker wears a metallic Cult Gaia purse.

3. CUSTOM BRAND LOOKS Orange Carpet looks are typically rooted in contemporary inspiration, but Hailey Van Lith stands out for bringing vintage glam to her custom Coach look. Stylist Victoria Jacobi adds that the dress features "20s inspired beading" and a "corset to enhance and modernize the vibe."Several draftees welcomed Coach's new partnership with the WNBA, but each player's custom look is highly reflective of their personality. Paige Bueckers wears a sparkly wool suit with an oversized bag; Aneesah Morrow wears a cropped black leather jacket with a dress; and Sonia Citron pairs her preppy set with white socks.

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.

Before stepping into the 2025 Draft, the wavy walls of the modern, multi-level building foreshadowed a new era of player style on the Orange Carpet. While last year&#8217;s draft introduced style surprises, like Rickea Jackson’s suit change before her selection, this year&#8217;s draftees are delivering new takes on show-stopping style.&nbsp;
League-certified stylists are quickly teaming up with the latest talent, like <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsgoldenpiecee/">Golden</a> with Saniya Rivers; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sbordonaro21">Sydney Bordonaro</a> with Aziaha James; and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marcmogul/">Marc Desir</a> with Deja Kelly. While these stylists are known for elevating their players’ aesthetics, working with draftees provides a rare opportunity for greater experimentation. Other notable stylist notes include Madison Scott teaming up with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/liatu.king/">Liatu King</a>, a current Notre Dame Women&#8217;s Basketball Player; and Sania Feagin, who proudly credited her mom with choosing her shiny, white gown.&nbsp;





A selection of custom Coach looks confirms the role of a player’s draft outfit as the first piece of storytelling around their personality– even when players rock the same brand, the resulting carpet is extremely diverse. Organizing style at the 2025 Draft into three major trends, these looks introduce this class’ style staples and unique approaches to one-of-one customization. 1. FULL SUITS



Since Tina Thompson&#8217;s gray suit at the inaugural 1997 WNBA draft, players have confirmed that a full suit is a timeless option. This year, Madison Scott modernizes an AMIRI suit with a custom #24 piece from Johnny Dang with the help of stylist Liatu King, a current Notre Dame Women&#8217;s Basketball Player. Dominique Malonga utilizes her Louis Vuitton suit&#8217;s construction to pay homage to her French heritage. Current players who also appeared on the Orange Carpet in suits include Allisha Gray and Nika Mühl, who represents her Croatian heritage with a suit by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/y_gia/">y/GIA</a>. 2. STATEMENT PURSES



While past players have opted to keep their hands free from purses, this year&#8217;s draft outfits expands upon the idea of a statement purse. Working with Russell Westbrook as her stylist, Georgia Amoore debuts an &#8220;H&#8221; shaped purse to finish her Honor the Gift look. Saniya Rivers catches everyone&#8217;s attention with a hand-painted &#8220;THE WNBA BEEN POPPIN&#8221; message on a collaborative purse by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/saturdayhouse/"> Saturday House</a> and her stylist, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsgoldenpiecee/">Golden</a>. From the actual suit to the details, Golden envisioned something &#8220;one of one that was curated just for [Rivers].” Transforming carpet-ready sparkle into something more abstract, Sarah Ashlee Barker wears a metallic <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cultgaia/">Cult Gaia</a> purse. 



3. CUSTOM BRAND LOOKS Orange Carpet looks are typically rooted in contemporary inspiration, but Hailey Van Lith stands out for bringing vintage glam to her custom Coach look. Stylist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/countonvic/">Victoria Jacobi </a>adds that the dress features &#8220;20s inspired beading&#8221; and a &#8220;corset to enhance and modernize the vibe.&#8221;Several draftees welcomed Coach&#8217;s <a href="https://www.wnba.com/news/coach-wnba-partnership">new partnership with the WNBA</a>, but each player&#8217;s custom look is highly reflective of their personality. Paige Bueckers wears a sparkly wool suit with an oversized bag; Aneesah Morrow wears a cropped black leather jacket with a dress; and Sonia Citron pairs her preppy set with white socks.



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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Saniya Rivers

CAREER TRANSACTIONS:
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<li>Selected 8th overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft by the Connecticut Sun.</li>
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COLLEGE CAREER:
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<li>Played one season at the University of South Carolina (2021-2022) before transferring to North Carolina State for her final three collegiate seasons (2022-2025).</li>
<li>2x All-America Honorable Mention (2024, 2025)</li>
<li>2x All-ACC First Team member (2024, 2025)</li>
<li>2x ACC All-Defensive Team member (2024, 2025)</li>
<li>ACC Sixth Player of the Year (2023)</li>
<li>2022 NCAA National Champion (with South Carolina)</li>
<li>Helped lead NC State to an ACC regular season title (2025), as well as the program&#8217;s first Final Four appearance (2024) since the 1998 season.</li>
<li>Only player in NC State program history with at least 1,100 points, 600 rebounds, 350 assists, 180 steals and 100 blocks, accomplishing the feat in just three seasons.</li>
<li>One of 10 players on the Cheryl Miller Small Forward of the Year Midseason Watch List (2024-2025).</li>
<li>Recorded a career-high and team best nine double-doubles during her senior season.</li>
<li>During her junior season: top 10 candidate for Ann Meyers Drysdale Award, top 40 candidate for the USBWA National Player of the Year, WBCA All-America Regional finalist, Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 and Top 50 lists, as well as Naismith Trophy Midseason and Preseason Watch List recipient. </li>
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