Olivia Nelson-Ododa “stuns” with pregame outfit before Connecticut Sun game originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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Olivia Nelson-Ododa has been making an impact for the Connecticut Sun on the court, but before Thursday night’s matchup against the Dallas Wings, it was her arrival outfit that had WNBA fans talking.
The WNBA’s official social media account spotlighted the Sun center as she walked into the arena in a stylish look ahead of tipoff, posting, “Can we get a little commotion for the dress?” The post quickly drew attention as Nelson-Ododa continued what’s been an impressive stretch in her fourth WNBA season.
WNBA highlights Olivia Nelson-Ododa’s game-day fashion
Before the Sun took the floor, the league showcased Nelson-Ododa’s tunnel fit on X. The 25-year-old arrived wearing a sleek black sleeveless dress paired with black heels and a matching handbag, completing an elegant look that earned praise from the WNBA’s social media team.
The league captioned the post:
“Can we get a little commotion for the dress? 🤩”
It marked another example of the WNBA’s growing emphasis on tunnel fashion, with players increasingly using their pregame arrivals to showcase their personal style.
Can we get a little commotion for the dress? 🤩
Olivia Nelson-Ododa STUNS as she arrives looking to continue the @connecticutsun‘s win streak!
📺 8pm/ET | Prime pic.twitter.com/rCb83jmXVu
— WNBA (@WNBA) July 2, 2026
Nelson-Ododa has found her rhythm for Connecticut
The stylish entrance comes during one of Nelson-Ododa’s best stretches of the season. The 6-foot-5 center enters Thursday averaging 8.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists while shooting an impressive 61.0% from the field.
She’s elevated her play even further since moving into the starting lineup. In five starts this season, Nelson-Ododa has averaged 12.2 points, 10.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.4 blocks per game, giving Connecticut a consistent presence in the paint on both ends of the floor.
Her most recent outing may have been her best. In the Sun’s 68-57 victory over the Washington Mystics, Nelson-Ododa finished with 12 points, nine rebounds, three assists, two steals and a season-high three blocks, helping Connecticut extend its winning streak to two games.
Sun look to keep momentum rolling
Although Connecticut entered Thursday with a 4-15 record, the Sun have shown signs of improvement in recent games. Nelson-Ododa’s emergence as a productive starter has been a major reason why.
The former UConn standout has provided efficiency around the basket, rebounding and rim protection while giving head coach Rachid Meziane another dependable frontcourt option. As the Sun looked to extend their winning streak against the Wings, Nelson-Ododa had already made one statement before the opening tip, with an eye-catching outfit that had the WNBA itself asking for “a little commotion.
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