While Paige Bueckers had the option to enter this year’s WNBA draft, she made the choice to extend her stay with the Huskies for another season. Nevertheless, the basketball star made a notable appearance on the orange carpet to show her support for teammates Nika Muhl and Aaliyah Edwards.

Bueckers turned heads with her attire, opting for an all-white ensemble from Louis Vuitton. She donned an LV monogrammed shirt beneath an LV suit, completing the look with white sneakers from the same brand.

Adding the finishing touch was her Pochette Métis East West handbag, part of the Milky Way capsule featuring the two-color Monogram Empreinte, valued at approximately $3,466 according to the company’s website.

Paige Bueckers lovingly recorded Aaliyah Edwards when she was called onto the stage after she was picked by the Washington Mystics with the sixth pick.

Bueckers is predicted to be the 2025 WNBA draft’s first pick.

Paige Bueckers and South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley showed their support for Kamilla Cardoso, Nika Muh, and Aaliyah Edwards.

Both the Huskies star and Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley graced the orange carpet to back their teammates. They were called upon to offer words of encouragement and guidance to their fellow athletes and students.

“Stay locked in like she was at the Final Four,” Staley said. “I know she had a great career, great three years at the University of South Carolina, but those last two games, she was not gonna be denied. She keeps that kind of approach, she will be hoisting not only a championship trophy, MVP trophy (as well). Let’s go Mill.”

Paige Bueckers gave her advice to Edwards and Muh as well:

“Just to have fun. I’ve been around them so much, and I know that having fun is the main thing they love to do. Just embrace it. Remember what they are playing for and have fun, the love of basketball. And don’t miss me too much.”