Paige Bueckers was a lock to go No. 1 in the 2025 WNBA Draft — and as one of the most high-profile prospects in recent memory, all eyes would be on her when the moment arrived.
Naturally, she needed a look that matched the occasion she’d been dreaming of since first picking up a basketball. Enter stylist and fashion designer Brittany Hampton, who delivered two standout fits for Bueckers’ big night.
On the latest episode of “No Offseason,” Zena Keita sat down with Hampton to talk about the creative process behind Bueckers’ draft-day fashion, and what makes her off-court style just as distinct as her game on the court. Watch the full interview below.
A partial transcript has been edited for clarity and length. The full episode is available on the “No Offseason” feed on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Keita: I want to talk a little bit more about the WNBA Draft. That was a moment, as I mentioned earlier, that was watched more this year than other drafts of “bigger leagues” or the male leagues. There’s also this theme between the Met Gala and the WNBA Draft, which is about suits on women. You talked about power, tailoring and how important the fit of things is, and you’ve said in some of your other interviews that when you put clothes on athletes, you do have to…
