Take a look at 5 best-dressed college athletes at 2024 ESPY Awards ft. Paige Bueckers
The annual ESPY Awards took place on Thursday night at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The sparkling night was hosted by tennis icon Serena Williams and saw several awards be presented by other star athletes like Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green and UConn Huskies' Paige Bueckers.
Many college athletes were nominated and attended the event in some of their best ensembles. Here's a closer look at the five best-dressed college athletes who shined at the ESPY Awards.
5 college stars who showed their stylish side at 2024 ESPY Awards
#1. Paige Bueckers
The UConn Huskies star is heading into her final season of women's college basketball. Bueckers will hope to be healthy throughout the season and she continues her quest for an elusive national title. Last season was one of her best, for which she was nominated for Best Comeback Athlete after returning to court following an ACL injury in August 2022 that kept her out of the entire 2022-23 season.
Although she did not win the award, she did solidify herself as one of the most fashionable college stars. She wore a lilac KidSuper suit with one of the brand's face doodle embroideries on the jacket. To complete the look, she added white Jimmy Choo loaders and David Yurman jewelry.
Bueckers opted for a chic French, braided updo with face-framing tresses. As always, she was styled by celebrity stylist, Brittany Hampton.
#2. JuJu Watkins
The USC Trojans star was one of the lucky athletes who bagged an award on the night, winning the Best Breakthrough Athlete award.
Along with being one of the athletes honored with an ESPY Award, she also wowed her fans in an elegant black, one-shoulder dress from Versace. The dress had a high slit from the front, adding pointed heels to the look. She also added a pear-cut diamond tennis necklace and a diamond eternity bracelet to complete her ensemble.
#3. Flau'jae Johnson
The LSU star and former NCAAW champion attended the ESPY Awards in one of her most glamorous outfits.
Although the Iowa Hawkeyes defeated LSU in the Final Four round of the 2024 NCAAW championship tournament, Johnson came out as a star player. Along with being a talented basketball player, she is also a musically gifted rapper.
She attended the event in a charming black gown that had puffy sleeves and a long trail. The sweetheart neckline of the gown runs down a little deep and is designed to look like a corset. A sleek hairdo and chandelier earrings complemented the gothic structure of the gown. The outfit was completed by adding a strappy, black heel.
#4. Olivia Dunne
The LSU star gymnast who became famous on social media as an influencer also attended the awards ceremony on Thursday. Dunne recently announced that she would be returning for the fifth and final year of college gymnastics.
She opted to wear a yellow-gold metallic gown that had cut-outs in the front and a skirt that was plated. Keeping her makeup on the natural side, she also opted out of wearing any jewelry, thus keeping the outfit simple yet glamorous.
#5. Will Johnson
The Michigan Wolverines defensive back became the No. 1 player with the highest ranking in the new EA Sports' College Football 25 game. Johnson has thus become a hot commodity in the world of college football.
He attended the event in a sky-blue suit with a white T-shirt underneath for the red carpet event. He paired the look with white sneakers and a bracelet.
Fans of all five college stars will hope to see their favorite athletes make their mark in the upcoming seasons of their respective sports.