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Women's Basketball

How Adia Barnes Redefines Sideline Fashion

Edgy comfort, vintage pieces, and real-world purpose shape SMU coach Adia Barnes’ approach to sideline style.

Mia Berry By Mia Berry @Iammiaberry
December 15, 2025

In this conversation with Mia Berry, the SMU head coach shares why suits and sneakers feel right post-COVID, why Golden Goose shoes stay in rotation, and how Dallas culture shows up in her wardrobe. Barnes also reflects on her evolution from WNBA player to college coach, what it means to represent as a Black woman leading in NCAA basketball, and how motherhood and confidence have shaped her look.

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