The 2025 NBA Draft turned into a fashion runway on Wednesday night, with some of the top prospects showing up wearing large diamond-encrusted necklaces, Prada loafers, and high-fashion suits.
Hours before the show kicked off, some of the best rookies in basketball took to the red carpet outside the Barclays Center in Brooklyn to show off their fashion selections for one of the biggest nights of their lives.
Here were some of the most head-turning fits of the night.
Jeremiah Fears
Oklahoma Sooners guard Jeremiah Fears, 18, rocked a stylish, maroon Gucci Suit paired with a custom "0" chain, which was reportedly encrusted with 30 carats of baguette diamonds.
He layered the look with a second diamond necklace that spelled out his last name for some added bling.
While Fears opted to wear a powerhouse brand on his big night, he personalized the glam look by adding a photo collage of family on the inside of his jacket before he was selected 7th overall by the New Orleans Pelicans.
Carter Bryant
Arizona Wildcats star Carter Bryant, 19, was also dressed fashionably on Wednesday night before he was picked up 14th overall by the San Antonio Spurs.
The 6-foot-8 power forward opted for a high-fashion double-breasted maroon suit and made a statement by going shirtless underneath. He added an emotional touch to his look by having his family name embroidered on the sleeve.
Like his peers, Bryant added some statement jewelry to his look. But the NBA rookie did it in a classy way without opting for anything too large or overpowering.
Cooper Flagg
One of the biggest stars of the night, Duke standout Cooper Flagg, also rocked a luxury look on the red carpet before he was selected first overall by the Dallas Mavericks.
Flagg wore a $999 three-piece navy suit by Hugo Boss.
He paired the look with $945 Dandelion Christian Louboutin loafers and a dark tie.
Earlier in the night, Flagg told "Vogue" that his three-piece suit is the first of many collaborations he plans to do with Hugo Boss, as he has recently inked a deal with the fashion brand.
“I have seen and paid attention to different guys’ outfits, what they’re wearing in the tunnel,” Flagg told the outlet. “I’m excited to step up my game and be ready for next year. I think my style, or what I like for portraying myself, is to stay classy, sharp, even simple.”
Ace Bailey
The No. 5 draft pick of the night, Rutgers star Ace Bailey, also made a strong impression on draft night.
Bailey donned a bejeweled black suit with a bright red shirt underneath before being picked up by the Utah Jazz.
The Scarlet Knights star accessorized his look with a sleek pair of black and silver Christian Louboutin sneakers and an oversized chain.
Dylan Harper
Rutgers standout Dylan Harper stepped out onto the Barclays Center red carpet Wednesday night wearing Versace before he was selected as the second overall pick by the Spurs.
The 19-year-old son of former NBA star Ron Harper donend a black jacquard suit lined with red satin.
He accessorized the look with a sleek black shirt and tie and Christian Louboutin loafers.