The newest class of rookies arrived at the 2025 NBA Draft in style.
Before teams are officially on the clock to draft their newest stars, prospects descended upon the red carpet at the Barclays Center in New York. Twenty-four prospects were invited to the NBA draft and will sit in the green room with their families, including projected first-rounders Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, V.J. Edgecombe and more.
There was extravagant jewelry, heartfelt tributes and a number of custom suits. Here are some of the best dressed prospects that graced the 2025 NBA Draft red carpet:
Cooper Flagg sticks to navy blue
Cooper Flagg, the projected No. 1 pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, didn’t stray too far from Duke navy blue on draft night. He donned a navy blue suit paired with velvet Christian Louboutin loafers and a black tie.
Ace Bailey pays tribute to ‘my circle’
Ace Bailey opted for a black suit embellished with black jewels that matched his sneakers. That’s not the only bling Bailey donned. He layered a chain over a red undershirt, his favorite color. The inside of Bailey’s tuxedo jacket features photos of his family, which he affectionately referred to as his ‘circle.’
V.J. Edgecombe’s look designed by big brother
Edgecombe said his entire draft day outfit was styled by his older brother. ‘He did all this for me. I trusted him. I didn’t know what I was wearing until he showed me,’ Edgecombe said on the red carpet.
Edgecombe donned an all-black suit, paired with YSL shoes and Prada glasses. He also paid homage to his Bahamian roots by displaying colors of his country’s flag along his wrists.
Jeremiah Fears brings the bling with Oklahoma chain
Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears wasn’t afraid to pull out all the stops for his draft day fit. Fears picked out a crimson Gucci suit that marked a subtle nod to his soon-to-be alma mater, Oklahoma. ‘I just wanted to show my love and support for the University of Oklahoma … on a stage like this,’ he said.
The real star of the show, however, was a pair of massive chains that he layered over his tie. One chain showcased his last name, while the other featured the No. 0 he wore at Oklahoma. Fears finished off the look with a pair of all-black Gucci loafers and black sunglasses.
The inside of Fears’ suit jacket featured family photos, which has emerged as a trend on the red carpet.
Carter Bryant skips undershirt
Carter Bryant paid tribute to his loved ones. He wore a maroon double-breasted tuxedo jacket, sans an undershirt. Bryant stitched his family members’ names on the inside of his suit jacket, including his dual-athlete sister Cydnee Bryant.
Dylan Harper shines … literally
Harper donned an all-black suit that featured a damask pattern on both the suit jacket and pants. His suit was iridescent and illuminated under the bright lights on stage, which added a touch of pizazz to the otherwise classic fit.
Tre Johnson calm, cool, collected in shorts
Tre Johnson is comfortable in basketball shorts, so much so that the Texas star opted for a pair of knee-length shorts to wear alongside his double-breasted navy suit jacket. He paired the look with a pair of Dr. Martens Loafers.
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