Every stunning orange-carpet look from the 2026 WNBA Draft

In the world of women’s basketball, draft night is one of the most exciting events of the year. It’s the unofficial start of the WNBA season, something we’ve been patiently (or, in my case, not so patiently) waiting for for months. Luckily, the rookie class of 2026 did not disappoint, providing a draft night for the record books, and not just because of the teams they end up on or the talent they bring to the table. Her look on the famous orange carpet also deserves praise.

The thing I love most about WNBA fashion is how individualistic it is. These days, only a select few truly showcase their authentic personal style on awards show red carpets. but at orange Carpet,W players do not shy away from using any opportunity to show off their styling muscles and express themselves off the court. Because of this, more and more brands want to get involved and dress these athletes for their biggest moments. For example, coaches are looking to have five top picks in this year’s draft, including Lauren Bates, Kiki Rice and Gabriela Jacquez from the 2026 National Championship-winning UCLA Bruins, as well as Raven Johnson from the University of South Carolina and fan-favorite Azie Fudd from the University of Connecticut. Others wore Marni, Alexander McQueen and Cedres.