The tunnel walk has become the WNBA’s version of a red carpet. Every night, players strut through arena corridors, turning pregame arrivals into fashion statements that break the internet. Angel Reese, A’ja Wilson, and Arike Ogunbowale have already claimed their spots as style icons. But there’s a new player making waves with her bold fashion choices, and she’s not backing down from the spotlight.
Rickea Jackson of the Los Angeles Sparks declared her fashion philosophy in one powerful word. Her tunnel looks are going viral, and she’s redefining what it means to be iconic in the WNBA.
What Makes Rickea Jackson’s Style “Iconic”?
In a recent Q&A session with “For the Win,” Jackson was asked to define her style in one word. The 24-year-old didn’t hesitate: “Iconic.” Jackson didn’t stop there. She went on to explain what iconic truly means for her.
“I feel like it just means being who you are. I feel like it’s subjective. I feel like many things can be sought out as iconic, but just not being afraid to take risks. I wore fur boots, you know. That’s not everyone’s style, like things of that nature — thigh-high fur boots.”
“So, I feel like just being who you are. That’s what’s iconic. It’s against objective, but it’s what you make it. I feel like fashion isn’t just a one-dimensional thing. Again, it’s what you make it, what you feel comfortable in, and it’s just if it fits you, it fits you,” said Jackson as per “For the Win”.
How Has Jackson Become the WNBA’s Fashion Trendsetter?
With her pregame tunnel looks, Jackson has become a fashion icon in the WNBA. She consistently captures attention and goes viral across social media platforms.
One standout outfit that sparked widespread buzz was her appearance before a game against the Minnesota Lynx on May 18, 2025. Jackson wore a grey mini skirt and matching top with a futuristic metallic gold hoop and strap overlay, creating a striking cage-like design, completed with gold high-heeled sandals. This particular dress was designed by the luxury fashionwear brand “CORII BURNS.”
The WNBA’s X account shared a video of her entrance, captioning it, “Another Rickea Jackson tunnel walk for your timeline.”
Another Rickea Jackson tunnel walk for your timeline 🤌
Tune in as the Los Angeles Sparks host the Minnesota Lynx in their first home game of the season at 6pm/ET.
Free on the WNBA App, courtesy of @CarMax pic.twitter.com/UZUJfilYQU
— WNBA (@WNBA) May 18, 2025
That’s just one example of Jackson’s fearless approach to fashion. Due to her bold style choices, her pre-game fits, like the vibrant graphic-printed crop top and mini skirt with black knee-high boots before a Golden State Valkyries game, routinely dominate social media.
Rickea Jackson pulled up for her season debut and made the vibe very clear: baddie & buckets 💅🏽🏀
Sparks vs. Valkyries start at 10pm/ET on ION!
WNBA Tip-Off presented by Carmax pic.twitter.com/j5n5voav8E
— WNBA (@WNBA) May 17, 2025
Jackson’s WNBA journey started in 2024 after she was selected as the fourth overall pick by the Los Angeles Sparks in the 2024 WNBA Draft. This season, she is currently averaging 12.5 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game.
In a league that celebrates individuality and style, Jackson has quickly carved out a place among the most influential tunnel-walkers in the game.
