The 2026 WNBA Draft Class Left Zero Crumbs

Check out the best-dressed stars who turned the orange carpet into a runway.

The Orange Carpet in Brooklyn felt less like a sports event and more like a front-row seat at Fashion Week. If the goal was to make a statement before the first WNBA Draft pick was even announced, consider it done.

  • Flau'jae Johnson

    Rocking a velvet mermaid-style gown with a massive flared train, she doubled down on the luxury with a plush black fur stole and a sequined clutch. While chopping it up with GQ Sports on the carpet, Johnson kept it 100 regarding her vision, telling her stylist she wanted the vibe to be elegant and to "make it look like I have the draft at 6 and the Met Gala at 6:30."

  • Azzi Fudd

    UConn’s walking bucket arrived looking like a literal trophy, stepping out in a custom Coach creation that was all about peak glamour. She rocked a floor-length, silver sequined gown featuring a daring thigh-high slit that gave a perfect window to her sleek black stiletto sandals. The move of the night? A long, draped black sash at the hip that added a hit of sophisticated edge to the shimmer.

  • Raven Johnson

    She hit the Orange Carpet in a multi-patterned blazer dress that was anything but basic. The custom piece featured a mash-up of textures and prints, blending a sharp black-and-grey plaid front with pinstriped sleeves and a panel of sparkling, crystal star-studded black fabric.

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  • Kiki Rice

    She pulled up with the ultimate "effortlessly chic" flex, opting for a two-piece ensemble that was all about the details. She rocked a lace-trimmed black crop top paired with a high-waisted floor-length skirt featuring a sharp side slit. Instead of the traditional gown, she draped a deconstructed black jacket over her shoulders to keep the look edgy and modern.

  • Ta’Niya Latson

    She stunned in an elegant, form-fitting black sequined floor-length gown that shimmered with every move under the Orange Carpet lights. The look was elevated by sheer black gloves and a vintage-inspired hairstyle with a perfectly structured finger wave laid down the side. With minimalist jewelry—including a simple diamond necklace and teardrop earrings—Latson made sure the clean silhouette did all the heavy lifting for a truly knockout draft-day debut.

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