Travis Kelce’s ex Kayla Nicole praises Hailey Van Lith’s style at 2025 WNBA Draft

Kayla Nicole is all about making bold fashion statements in the sports world. The media personality and ex of NFL star Travis Kelce drew attention during the 2025 WNBA Draft, not only on the orange carpet but also on Instagram. She shone a light on standout players like Hailey Van Lith, the Chicago Sky’s 11th overall pick, praising their fashion sense and presence. Her remarks brought an extra dose of celebrity excitement to a draft that was already buzzing with talent.
Leading TCU to its first-ever Big 12 Regular Season and Tournament Championships, Van Lith also helped the team reach the NCAA Elite Eight. She set new single-season records for points and assists at TCU and established NCAA records for games started and minutes played, earning her All-American and Big 12 Player of the Year titles. She’ll be catching up with her old LSU teammate, Angel Reese, in Chicago.
Known for her fashion expertise, Kayla Nicole took to Instagram to rave about Van Lith's look on draft night. Van Lith donned a stylish black full-sleeve one-piece dress and carried a matching black clutch. Nicole shared a video of Van Lith's interview with GQ, captioning it, "Very simple. Very gorg."

Nicole continued her spotlight by mentioning Kiki Iriafen, who was chosen fourth overall by the Washington Mystics. After transferring from Stanford, Iriafen excelled during her senior year at USC, averaging 18.0 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. Nicole also praised her draft night outfit, which paid tribute to her Nigerian heritage, calling her the "best dressed princess... Repping her Nigerian heritage and looks absolutely breathtaking!".

But she didn’t stop there, she also uploaded a video of Kiki Iriafen where she is seen elegantly posing and embracing her crown, and after that she posted the video of Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers on her instagram story.

Nicole shared a video of UConn stars Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd posing together on the orange carpet. Bueckers, the first overall pick by the Dallas Wings, and Fudd looked fabulous in their ash and black dresses, which really impressed Nicole.
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Her admiration for players like Hailey Van Lith, Kiki Iriafen, Paige Bueckers, and Azzi Fudd goes beyond their athletic abilities; it also acknowledges their distinctive styles, which contributes to the increasing recognition and popularity of the WNBA.