Nika Muhl stuns with turquoise top ahead of Storm-Aces Game 1 (Photos from the Storm's IG)

In Pictures: Storm rookie Nika Muhl strikes the pose with blue outfit ahead of Game 1 playoffs clash vs Aces

Modified Sep 23, 2024 04:38 GMT

Seattle Storm's Nika Muhl continued to turn heads with her stylish pregame outfits ahead of Game 1 against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday. Despite limited minutes during the regular season, the rookie has consistently delivered when it comes to fashion.

Nika Muhl rocked a bright turquoise satin robe top, pairing it with white straight shorts and silver high heels. Her look was completed with rose gold-tinted sunglasses.

Check out Nika Muhl’s look before her playoff debut below:

Nika Muhl stuns with turquoise top ahead of Storm-Aces Game 1 (Photos from the Storm's IG)

After a standout career at UConn, Muhl was selected 14th overall in the second round of the 2024 WNBA Draft. Hailing from Croatia, she missed the Storm's first four games while awaiting a P1A work visa to replace her UConn student visa.

Throughout the season, Muhl didn’t get many minutes. Her first and only field goal came in the Storm’s regular season finale, where she recorded career highs in points (two), assists (three), rebounds (two), minutes (14) and field goal attempts (five).

Before that game, Muhl had gone scoreless in 15 appearances, with eight total rebounds and four assists.

Storm coach Noelle Quinn says Nika Muhl needs to stay ready

With Nika Muhl enjoying limited playing time, Storm coach Noelle Quinn noted after the regular season that the rookie must stay prepared, as she is part of a championship-contending team.

"She is a young player in this league who is on a team that is competing for a championship. She has to be prepared and stay ready. I think that she has done an excellent job of that and taking it all in stride,” Quinn said (per Stamford Advocate).

The coach also praised Muhl's work ethic behind the scenes.

"I am so proud of her. She works so hard. I know that you guys see it and feel it because of who she is…She is constantly on the court and is constantly preparing herself."

Muhl previously expressed her support for Quinn’s decisions. She said it is necessary for her to realize the importance of earning her place in the WNBA, and said she is enjoying the process.

“I’ve got to earn my spot, simple as that. And while I’m earning it, I’m having fun, growing, and learning — so getting those minutes today is huge. I’m just waiting for my opportunity, and I love waiting for it too,” she said (per The Next).