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WNBA Star Looks Unrecognizable in New Photos — Lexie Hull, Angel Reese React
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Minnesota Lynx guard Natisha Hiedeman surprised fans and fellow players alike when she unveiled a bold new look on Instagram, sparking a wave of shocked, funny and supportive reactions across the WNBA community. 

Known for her on-court toughness and off-court style, Hiedeman looked nearly unrecognizable in her latest post, which instantly went viral.

Natisha Hiedeman’s Stunning Transformation

In the photo, Hiedeman stepped away from her usual athletic look and embraced a playful, ultra-feminine style. 

She wore a crisp white long-sleeved blouse, left open to reveal her toned midsection and tattoo art across her torso and arms. The outfit was paired with a dramatic hot pink pleated tutu-style mini skirt, which added a ballet-inspired edge. 

Clear, crystal-studded stilettos lengthened her frame, while a delicate necklace and white headband tied the look together. Her straight blonde hair flowed down her back, completing a style that stunned not only fans but also her teammates. 

The look, according to teammate Napheesa Collier, was styled with the help of fellow Lynx guard Dijonai Carrington. 

Collier even shared a behind-the-scenes video of the big reveal on her Instagram Story, showing Hiedeman strutting in the outfit while teammates burst into laughter and cheers.

Courtney Williams, another Lynx standout and close friend of Hiedeman, could be heard hyping up the moment, which instantly turned into locker-room entertainment.

Hiedeman herself leaned into the fun, captioning her post with: “The BADDEST.”

WNBA Stars Flood Comments Section

The post quickly attracted attention from across the league. 

Carrington immediately reacted with playful disbelief, writing, “I AM SCARED OF YOUUU HUNNYYY.” 

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese jumped in with admiration, posting, “you fine.. i need thatttt,” while Connecticut Sun guard Marina Mabrey added her own stamp of approval, commenting, “Fineeeeee.”

Indiana Fever’s Lexie Hull admitted she wasn’t expecting such a sight when she opened her Instagram feed, responding with, “Not the first thing I expected to see when I opened this app sheeeeeeeeesh .” 

“A BADDIEEEE,” Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson kept her message short but powerful.

Williams, who was present for the reveal, could not contain her excitement and left multiple comments. She first wrote, “THE BADDEST!!!!” then followed it up with, “She is HER!!!!” before adding one more exclamation-filled reaction: “WOWWZZERRRRRR.” 

Even Sparks veteran Dearica Hamby had to chime in with humor, joking, “Chill, my man on this app .”

The viral post comes during a big moment for the Minnesota Lynx. Just one day earlier, the team opened their postseason campaign with a convincing 101-72 win over the Golden State Valkyries in Game 1 of their first-round series.

Hiedeman played a crucial role in the victory, scoring 18 points on efficient shooting while also dishing out four assists. Meanwhile, Collier led all scorers with 20 points, while Kayla McBride added 17 and Jessica Shepard provided 12 off the bench. 

Williams also contributed 11 points and four steals, proving once again that Minnesota’s depth is one of its greatest strengths.

The Lynx, who finished the season with the WNBA’s best record at 34-10, are now one win away from advancing to the second round. Game 2 will be played in San Jose, where the Valkyries will try to keep their season alive.

With her game peaking at the right time and her personality lighting up the league, Hiedeman has managed to capture both attention and admiration. As the Lynx continue their playoff push, fans can expect more highlights—and perhaps more unforgettable looks—from one of the WNBA’s most vibrant stars.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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