Nika Mhl is in Her Own Zone

Nika Mühl doesn’t follow the rules.

With a stack of awards, hundreds of thousands of followers on social media and a personality just as fiery as her game, the 23-year-old Seattle Storm guard is in her own zone. After claiming GQ’s title of Most Stylish WNBA Player back in October—narrowly beating out fellow rookie and fan favorite Cameron Brink—the former UConn point guard, who was also on the LeagueFits First Team and named LeagueFits Rookie of the Year, has perfected her pre-game style just as much as her warm-up routine.

“ I like to think of fashion as a set of rules that I don’t like to follow,” Mühl tells LeagueFits.

And it’s true. On the court, she’s a powerhouse; in the tunnel, she’s a trendsetter. A seamless blend of subtle glam and bold femininity define Mühl’s distinct look. Characterized by sharp tailoring, rich hues and plenty of accessories, Mühl carries her best-dressed title well, embracing experimentation while remaining steadfastly herself. The one thing you’ll never find her without? A pair of statement sunnies. “If I could wear sunglasses at my wedding, I would,” Mühl says with a laugh. The air was cool and the sky grey as Mühl pulled up to her shoot on a Friday in early January in her hometown of Zagreb, Croatia. Born to Roberta and Darko Mühl, two former hoopers, Nika credits her parents with inspiring all avenues of her career, from fueling her athletic ambitions to ideating and designing some of her most iconic looks.

After missing the first four games of the 2024 season due to a delayed work visa, Mühl popped out in the tunnel for her pro debut at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena sporting a graphic tee complete with a photo of her paperwork with a giant “approved” stamped across the front, a bold statement created by her father. “I knew I wanted something that would turn heads for the first time I was going to play,” Mühl explains. “He helped me design the whole thing in one day. It’s one of my favorite looks.” She styled the tee atop an acid-washed denim mini skirt, deep green knee-high boots and an oversized black handbag, a pairing that is quintessentially Nika.




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