All the Best Fashion From WNBA Draft Night

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It’s that time again. Yesterday, at the 2026 WNBA draft, 45 college basketball players were called to begin their run in the pros, with their new franchises. Celebrating the future of their careers in the sport, the athletes walked the orange carpet, sponsored by Coach, at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City, showing out in everything from elevated athleisure to shimmery party looks, suit jackets, and luxury bags.

The UCLA Bruins set records with five first-round picks and six total selections.

UConn’s Azzi Fudd was chosen as the No. 1 overall pick by the Dallas Wings. And she sure dressed the part of the main character in a disco-ball gown styled with a black layer underneath that gave the illusion of an exposed bra.

No. 2 pick, TCU’s Olivia Miles, was drafted by the Minnesota Lynx—and looked cool in a sports-meet-business fit. And No. 3, Spanish player Awa Fam Thiam, was chosen by the Seattle Storm. She celebrated the night in a fabulous bright-red gown that looked like it was hand-wrapped around her body.

Other standout ensembles came from the likes of Flau’jae Johnson, who brought the drama in a sweeping velvet gown and faux-fur stole; Ashanti Plummer, who dressed on-theme in WNBA merch and orange accessories that matched the carpet; and Nell Angloma, who was so chic in an off-white wrap blazer, pleated trousers, pointy heels, and a perfect micro bag that deserved its own spot on the carpet.

Ahead, see the best orange-carpet looks from the 2026 WNBA draft.

1) Azzi Fudd

In a sequined silver gown with black lining, and matching Coach party bag.

2) Olivia Miles

In a sports jacket layered over a white button-up shirt and black tie, styled with black pants and boots.

3) Awa Fam Thiam

In a slouchy red dress covered in cutouts, plus strappy heels and a lace-up bag.

4) Flau’jae Johnson

In a fabulous black velvet floor-length gown styled with a faux-fur stole and a glittery clutch.

5) Chiney Ogwumike

In a glittery black top and skirt, with metallic silver pumps and hoops.

6) Gabriela Jaquez and Lauren Betts

Both in black floor-length dresses and matching accessories.

7) Nell Angloma

In an all-white ensemble composed of a wrap blazer, pleated trousers, pointy heels, and a sculptural micro bag.

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In a plaid blazer worn with a leather bra and midi skirt. For accessories: peep-toe sandals and a Coach bag.

9) Angela Dugalic

In a glittery black off-the-shoulder gown, gold sandals, and a Chanel purse.

10) Madina Okot

In a muted red pinstripe suit and matching striped tie worn with a white dress shirt, plus black leather accessories.

11) Andraya Carter and Ari Chambers

Carter in a bubblegum-pink vest and pants, Chambers in her same leather business-meets-party look.

12) Ashanti Plummer

Repping the WNBA in a cutout jersey, paired with a ripped denim skirt, slouchy clementine-orange boots, and a woven bag, also in orange.

13) Gianna Kneepkens

In a white wrap dress and clear heels.

14) Raven Johnson

Mixing patterns in a striped shirt and polka dot-and-plaid-print minidress.

15) Kiki Rice

In an all-black set and a metallic-monogram Coach bag.

16) Courtney Williams, Azzi Fudd, and Ari Chambers

Williams in a leather jacket worn over a white dress shirt and tie, paired with loose trousers, boots, and sunglasses. Fudd and Chambers in their same looks.

17) Courtney Williams and Ari Chambers

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